Bio

Current Role: 18U Head Coach

Jason Haniger grew up playing baseball in Santa Clara, California. Haniger pursued a baseball scholarship at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. During his first two seasons as a Yellow Jacket, Haniger served as the backup catcher to Matt Wieters (All-Star catcher for the Baltimore Orioles). As a junior, Haniger started for Georgia Tech and was drafted in the 19th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2008 MLB Draft. Haniger decided to return to Tech for his senior year and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Management.

Following graduation, Haniger pursued his Masters of Education at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. During this time, Haniger served as a graduate assistant for the Rockhurst University baseball team. His responsibilities included working with catchers and hitters, as well as implementing a strength and conditioning program. In addition to coaching, Haniger served the baseball team by conducting bible studies and leading a group of 20 baseball players on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic through Fellowship of Christian Athletes and SCORE International.

After graduating from Rockhurst University, Haniger was hired as a 6th grade math teacher in the North Kansas City School District. Haniger served as the assistant varsity baseball coach at Rockhurst High School for two seasons prior to starting IMPACT Athletes of Kansas City. Haniger recently received his Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University. Haniger now serves as the Assistant Principal at New Mark Middle School. He currently resides in Kansas City, MO with his wife, Erin, and his two daughters, Evluhia and Eyla.