Aaron Jackson moves from MSU Billings to Eastern Oregon.
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Athletic Department announces the hiring of Aaron Jackson for the head softball coach and intramural coordinator position.
Jackson just completed his third year as an Assistant Coach at Montana State University Billings. At Montana State University Billings his main duties were academic and compliance monitoring in accordance with NCAA Division II regulations, recruiting qualified student athletes from the west region, and practice and game coaching specializing in outfield instruction.
“I am excited that Aaron has accepted the offer to become our new softball coach and intramural coordinator,” EOU Director of Athletics Rob Cashell said. "He is a young coach with great enthusiasm for the game and for student athletes. He came to us highly recommended as someone ready to be a head coach."
Montana State University Billings amassed a record of 89-67 while Jackson was an assistant. In 2009, MSU Billings won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference title and qualified for the NCAA Division II West Region Tournament.
Prior to Montana State University Billings, Jackson was the Head Junior Varsity Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach at Sentinel High School in Missoula, Mont. for four years. Jackson also has five years of experience coaching numerous summer ASA teams ranging from 12 and under to 18 and under, prior to his position at Montana State University Billings.
Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Montana in Health and Human Performance. He recently completed his coursework for a Master of Science in Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Management from Montana State University Billings, and is currently writing a thesis to complete his degree.
"I am excited to work at Eastern Oregon," Jackson said. "It’s a top notch institution that is committed to student athletes and success at EOU."
The Mountaineers are coming off of a 14-25 overall record season, and went 4-19 in Cascade Collegiate Conference play. Eastern begins the 2011 season at Pacific University on Feb. 18.