Jake joins the Tars men's basketball staff for the 2025-26 season as a graduate assistant.

He has spent years working in and around the game, starting as a videographer for his high school, Brophy Prep, in Arizona. From there, he was a team manager during his time as an undergrad at Pepperdine University. Following graduation, he worked with a private trainer in the Phoenix area, helping with the development of dozens of collegiate and professional players. In his first year at UCF, he was a team manager for the Knights during the 2024-25 season. His experience focuses on the operation side of the sport. 

Jake earned his undergrad degree in Sports Administration from Pepperdine, and is enrolled in the DeVos Sports Business Management program at UCF where he is pursuing his MBA and masters in Sports Business Management. 

He is a die-hard Arizona sports fan, naming the Suns and Diamondbacks as his favorite teams. His hobbies include video games, cars, shoes, and off-roading.