University of Minnesota Athletics
Women's Hockey
- Title:
- Women's Hockey Assistant Coach
- Email:
- baker693@umn.edu
Baker joins the Gophers' staff after serving as the girls' U19 head coach at Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, MN since 2021. Baker led his team to a 71% winning percentage and finished winning the USA Hockey High School National Championship in 2023.
Prior to his time at Shattuck-St. Mary's, Baker served as an assistant coach of the women's hockey team at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. He joined the program in 2016, and was on staff for five years. During his time at Union, he lead recruiting efforts and coached the team’s defenders, goaltenders, and penalty kill.
A native of WIllmar, MN, Baker graduated from Bethel University in 2006 and remained at his alma mater for another nine years, serving as an assistant coach for the Royals' men's team from 2010-2011 and then worked with the Royals’ women's team as an assistant coach from 2007-2015. He developed numerous All-Americans and all-MIAC players during his 8 years at Bethel.
In addition to his collegiate coaching career, Baker also owns and operations Premier Goaltender Development, LLC which specializes in training and mentoring goaltenders of all ages. His company has helped over 85 goaltenders reach NCAA levels of hockey since 2011, and 10 goaltenders have represented Team USA in international competition, IIHF World Championships, and the Winter Olympic Games.
Baker and his wife, Becca, have two children, Thea and Brooks.
