Utah Tech University Athletics

Jake Hiltscher is in his first season with the Utah Tech football program as a defensive assistant. 

Hiltscher moved south to St. George after spending five-plus years at BYU, where he recently served as a student defensive and special teams assistant coach for two seasons from 2023-25. He also was a personnel supporter management intern with the Cougar football program from 2019-23. 

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Hiltscher earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Statistics from BYU in 2024.