Coach Jacob Anderson was born and raised in Austin, TX., and graduated from Anderson HS in 1996. Following high school, Coach Anderson received a B.A. in History and Minor in Geography from Univ. of Arkansas Little Rock in 2001. While at UALR he competed in NCAA Div. I Baseball and won Athlete of the Year Honors for the University in 2000. Following college, Coach Anderson played baseball professionally in the Northern League in Madison, Wisconsin before beginning his teaching and coaching career at Lanier HS. Coach Anderson is entering his 22nd year at Navarro HS and is also the Athletic Coordinator.  During Coach Anderson’s tenure at Lanier/Navarro the baseball team has been in the playoffs 13 out of 19 seasons. Coach Anderson is married to Natalia Anderson and have two daughters Abby and Izzy.