Jared Anderson enters his second season on the coaching staff at Utah Tech in 2026.
In his first season as an assistant coach with the Trailblazers, Utah Tech won 15 games and notched WAC series wins over Utah Valley and Abilene Christian.
Coming to the Trailblazers with a plethora of experience, Anderson 26 years of coaching experience, including 22 years as a head baseball coach.
Anderson's extensive athletic background includes playing college baseball at Snow College and Southern Utah University.
Throughout his coaching career, Anderson has achieved significant success, winning four State Final Championships, a State Runner-up title, and securing 14 Region and Divisional Titles.
His impressive overall record of 433 wins and 130 losses results in a winning percentage of .769%. He is committed to fostering a winning mindset among his athletes, believing it is crucial for them to reach their full potential.
Anderson's contributions to the sport have been recognized through several accolades, including being named the Baseball Coach of the Year for Utah in 2008 and receiving the NFHS Western US Sectional Coach of the Year award that same year. He was also honored with the 2012 UHSAA Distinguished Service Award for Coaching in Utah.
Additionally, Anderson spent four years with American Baseball Camps (ABC), where he traveled nationwide to teach youth baseball and softball fundamentals.
His administrative experience includes five years as a high school athletic director and participation on the Athletic Director Executive Committee (ADEC) for UHSAA.
He and his wife, Heather, have been married for 25 years and reside in St. George, along with their five children.
