Kaiden Zacharias joined Salem University Baseball in 2023 and currently serves as an assistant coach. A former Tiger student-athlete and graduate assistant, Zacharias brings experience in recruiting, player development, offensive instruction, and program operations at multiple levels of collegiate baseball.
After earning his MBA from Salem in 2024, Zacharias spent a season as an assistant coach at Asbury University before joining the staff at the University of Minnesota Crookston as Offensive Coordinator. Throughout his coaching career, he has worked extensively with hitters, baserunners, and outfielders while contributing to recruiting, scouting, travel coordination, analytics, and team operations. His offensive units have produced all-region performers, conference award winners, and significant improvements in team offensive production.
Prior to his coaching career, Zacharias was a standout collegiate player at both Asbury University and Salem University. He earned NCCAA Second Team All-America honors, First Team All-Region recognition, and was the recipient of the 2022 Hank Burbridge Award, presented to the NCCAA student-athlete who best exemplifies Christian character, athletic excellence, and leadership.
College(s) Attended:
Niagara County Community College
Asbury University
Salem University
Degree(s) Completed:
Bachelor of Arts (Exercise Science) – Asbury University – 2022
Master of Business Administration (Management, Sport & Recreation, and Sales) – Salem University – 2024
Experience:
2025 – Present – University of Minnesota Crookston – Offensive Coordinator
2024 – 2025 – Asbury University – Assistant Baseball Coach
2023 – 2024 – Salem University – Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
2023 – Appalachian Aces – Assistant Baseball Coach
2022 – Hoptown Hoppers – Assistant Baseball Coach
2021 – Asbury University Baseball – Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Internship)
2020 – Northwest Prairie Pirates (18U) – Head Baseball Coach
2018 – Badlands Baseball Academy – Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach
