Coach Jones comes to Highland after completing his playing career at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota. He has a familiarity with the Jayhawk conference, having spent time at both Independence Community College and Pratt Community College as a player before transferring and completing his undergraduate degree at Central Christian College in McPherson, KS. Jared then used the COVID-19 waiver granted by the NAIA to finish his playing career and obtain his Master’s degree in Educational Policy from Dakota Wesleyan. Jared spent the summer of 2021 coaching the Omaha Filthballer’s of the Cornbelt Summer Collegiate League in Omaha, Nebraska and is originally from Edmond, Oklahoma. Coach Jones will work with the Scottie outfielders, assist with the offense and recruiting, and on game days he will coach first base for the Scotties.Â
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