Kruzel joined the Thunder Women’s Basketball staff for the 2024-25 season after spending the previous two seasons at NAIA Midland College in Nebraska, he serves as the program's associate head coach.
At Midland, Kruzel served as the offensive coordinator, head of scouting, and recruiting coordinator. Kruzel was responsible for 22 commitments during his time at Midland and coached two All Conference Honorable- Mentions in his time.
Kruzel acquired a master’s degree in science in Organizational Management from Wayne State College while being a graduate assistant for Peru State College. During that time, Kruzel was the Peru State Women's Basketball Camp Director, Player Development Specialist, and Head Coach of JV. He assisted the program to their most wins in 10 years and was co-head of scout and opposing player personnel.
Kruzel acquired his Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Mount St. Joseph University. At Mount St. Joseph University. Kruzel served as a student assistant and helped lead the program to the most wins in the past 20 years, achieved three conference tournament berths, was head of scouting and team academics, and served as an interim assistant for 13 games. Kruzel coached several athletes who made 1st and 2nd team all-conference in their respective conference.
