Jared Vanderbeek begins his second season as the team’s graduate assistant. The Sacramento, Calif., native is pursuing a master’s degree in communication.
Prior to UH, Vanderbeek coached two seasons at American River College. As defensive coordinator in 2011, the team broke four school records – points allowed, sacks, interceptions and rushing defense – and finished with a No. 6 national ranking. In 2010, he was special teams coordinator and secondary coach. In his two seasons, ARC combined for a 21-1 record and two conference championships.
Vanderbeek began his career coaching professional football in Austria in 2009 for the Vienna Vikings. As the linebackers coach, the Vikings lost in the finals of the European Championships.
Vanderbeek attended California out of high school where he redshirted in 2004 and lettered as a freshman in 2005. He was a member of two bowl teams for the Golden Bears.
He transferred to American River College, earning defensive team MVP, and all-state and all-conference honors before finishing his playing career at Sacramento State. He lettered two years at safety for the Hornets and earned his bachelor’s degree in communications in 2009.
A 2004 graduate of Granite Bay High School in Sacramento, Calif., Vanderbeek was named all-league twice and earned all-city honors during his senior year.
