LA JOLLA, Calif.—UC San Diego baseball has completed its coaching staff for the 2025 season with the addition of Tyler Nordgren, as announced by head coach Eric Newman. A native of San Diego, Nordgren will join the Tritons as an assistant coach this spring.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Tyler and his wife Jamie, to UC San Diego," said Newman. "His knowledge of the game, strong work ethic, and dedication to developing scholar-athletes are qualities that align perfectly with the values we uphold here at UC San Diego. We're confident that he will be a key asset to our program as we strive for excellence both on and off the field."
 
Nordgren joins the Tritons after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at California Baptist (2023-24). During his time with the Lancers he recruited, oversaw the hitters and worked with infielders, catchers and outfielders. In 2024 the Lancers set a school record with 97 home runs. 
 
"Tyler brings a wealth of experience in coaching at all levels. He is a product of San Diego, his recruiting connections to high school baseball here in San Diego, along with his experience around some of the biggest names in college baseball will be a tremendous asset. Tyler has a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring young athletes, helping them reach their full potential."

Prior to his tenure in Riverside, Nordgren spent one season as Director of Baseball Operations at LSU (2022) and one season as the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Arizona (2021) when the Wildcats won the Pac-12 championship and reached the College World Series. 

Nordgren spent one season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Point Loma Nazarene University (2020). He coached the Sea Lions' catchers, infielders and hitters while also assisting in recruiting.

He began his coaching career in San Diego, at James Madison High School, where he spent two seasons (2018-19).

As a player, Nordgren found success as a third baseman at Point Loma Nazarene from 2010-14. Following his collegiate career, Nordgren played four seasons of independent baseball across the Pacific Association and the Can-Am League.

Nordgren, a San Diego native, graduated from Point Loma in 2013 with a BA in business administration and later earned an MBA in sports administration from Tiffin University. He is joined in San Diego with his wife, Jamie.
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program began a new era in 2020 as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 84 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have earned prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 91 percent, one of the highest rates among institutions at all divisions.