Jake Combs

Biography

The Jake Combs File Coaching Experience 2024-pr. Charlotte, Assistant coach 2022-24 College of Charleston, Assistant coach 2020-21 Clemson, Graduate assistant 2019 Indiana, Volunteer assistant Education Clemson '21, Master's in Athletic Leadership Indiana '18, Bachelor's in Kinesiology Conference Championships 2021 ACC Regular Season Jake Combs joined the Charlotte staff in July of 2024. He comes to Charlotte after three years working at the College of Charleston and will serve as the team's outfield coach and assist with hitting and baserunning, in addition to being the camp and clinic coordinator. “Jake brings Division I coaching and recruiting experience to our program,” said Charlotte head coach Courtney Breault. “He is skilled at identifying talent and building relationships with prospective athletes and coaches. He values the student-athlete experience and places an emphasis on player connection and development. He has an unparalleled enthusiasm for the game and will bring contagious energy to the field every day.” AT CHARLOTTE In the 2025 season, Combs served primarily as the outfield coach for the Niners. Across the 2025 season the Charlotte outfield posted a .974 fielding percentage, including Brelyn O'Hearn, who posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in left field on 60 chances. London Dirks had a breakout 2025 season in right field, starting in all 57 games for the Niners which included several above-average plays including robbing a grand slam against Florida