Rampart names Jake Huard its new baseball coach

Rampart on Thursday announced that it has hired Jake Huard to be its next baseball coach.

The school announced the hire in a press release.

Huard is very familiar with the Rams, having grown up around the program as the son of former coach Ken Huard, who led the program from 1989-2005. Jake Huard also played for Rampart, graduating in 2008. And he was an assistant for the Rams this past season.

“Coaching baseball at Rampart is incredibly exciting to me because of my extensive background in this program,” Huard said in a statement. “I am excited for the opportunity to be a positive influence for Rampart baseball.”

Said Rampart athletic director Andy Parks, in a statement: “Jake Huard understands the unique culture and expectations around being a student at Rampart High School as he is currently a physical education teacher at Rampart High School as well as an alumnus. Coach Huard supports, understands and will continue to work to implement the Rampart High School mission for educational athletics.”

Huard will meet his new team on May 22. The Rams finished 4-15 last season in Class 5A.