Jauch named HU’s men’s basketball coach

Huntington University is excited to announce the hiring of Jared Jauch as the new head coach of the Forester men’s basketball team. The announcement comes after a national search that drew a competitive and talented pool of candidates. The ideal fit, however, was already home – Jauch has been a key part of the program for the past five seasons, most recently serving as associate head coach.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to be named the head men’s basketball coach at Huntington University,” said Jauch. “This is a special place with a rich tradition, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead a program that aligns so closely with my values. My commitment is to develop young men both on and off the court – to help them grow as athletes, as students and as followers of Christ. Faith will be at the center of everything we do, and I look forward to building a culture of excellence, accountability and Christ-like leadership.

“I want to thank coach Kory Alford for his mentorship over the last five years and the foundation he laid here, athletic director Lori Culler for her support and trust and president-elect Dr. Rob Pepper for his commitment to excellence in athletics and faith-based education. I also want to thank the alumni base and current roster for their continued support throughout this process.”

Athletic director Lori Culler praised the appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Jared as our new head men’s basketball coach. He brings knowledge of the program, a tremendous basketball mind and a proven ability to develop student-athletes both on and off the court. His deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth and serving as a Christ-centered leader on our campus makes him an ideal fit for our mission and community.”

Before coming to Huntington, Jauch played collegiately at Covenant College, where he was a four-year member of the basketball program. A team captain in his final two seasons, he helped lead Covenant to two USA South regular season titles, including a program-best 16 league wins in 2018-2019. He also gained early coaching experience as a student assistant during his junior year after a season-ending injury.

In addition to his leadership on the court, Jauch excelled in the classroom, earning USA South All-Academic Team honors three times. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sports administration from Covenant and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Huntington.