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Houston Christian University Baseball

NCAA D1Southland ConferenceHouston, TX
How Houston Christian University Compares (NCAA D1)
25% higher than division average acceptance rate79% lower than division average$13,628 higher than division average

Coaching Staff (8)

Clay VanderLaan
Clay VanderLaan

Head Coach

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Clayton VanderLaan was named head baseball coach at HCU in June 2024. VanderLaan previously spent the three seasons on staff as an assistant coach at HCU, helping

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Andrew Shaps
Andrew Shaps

Assistant Coach

Andrew Shaps is in his first year as an Assistant Coach with the HCU baseball program. He spent the last two seasons on staff at Nevada, serving as the Director

Drew Decker
Drew Decker

Director of Player Development

John Cannon
John Cannon

Assistant Coach

John Cannon is in his first season as an assistant coach for the Huskies.   Cannon comes to HCU after spending six seasons as an assistant coach at Wharton County

Kris Mathis
Kris Mathis

Director of Baseball Operations

Parker Edwards
Parker Edwards

Graduate Assistant

Ryan Lousteau
Ryan Lousteau

Associate Head Coach

Ryan Lousteau enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Huskies. He brings nearly twenty years of coaching experience to the dugout, having served as

Wilson Ehrhardt
Wilson Ehrhardt

Director of Hitting Development

Program Snapshot

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Total Staff
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Houston Christian University Baseball have?
The Houston Christian University Baseball program currently has 8 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Houston Christian University Baseball?
Clay VanderLaan is the current head coach of Houston Christian University Baseball.
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What division is Houston Christian University Baseball?
Houston Christian University competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PrivateHSINCAA since 2011Graduate
7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074
Acceptance Rate
85%
Undergrad Enrollment
2,777
Avg Net Price
$19,710/yr
In-State Tuition
$38,100/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,100/yr
Avg SAT
1,092
6-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
69%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$52,300/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026