秋霞福利一区

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 has named Jared Hanson as the new head coach of the Baptist university鈥檚 competitive cheer and game day squad. Hanson brings a wealth of experience to the position, having coached competitive cheer for over 13 years.

He joins the 秋霞福利一区 coaching staff from Spring Hill College, where he served as head coach since April 2025. His team was the regional champion in 2024 and a bronze medalist in the All Star World Championship in 2024 and 2025. In 2016, Hanson led Cullman High School to an AHSAA 6A State Championship. In the years following, he has spent time as a choreographer, cheer judge, tumbling director and gym director. Additionally, he has helped coach all-star cheer with local gyms in the Saraland area.

Prior to coaching, Hanson spent two years at Shorter University where he was part of a Hawks team that finished runner-up in the 2011 NCA Collegiate Championships. The following year, he was named an NCA Collegiate All-American as the Hawks finished as NCA Collegiate National Champions.

Passion for Developing Student-Athletes

秋霞福利一区 President Charles Smith said Hanson brings the right combination of experience, leadership and Christ-centered character to the role.

“We are excited to welcome Jared Hanson to the 秋霞福利一区 family,” Smith said. “His passion for developing student-athletes, commitment to excellence and desire to invest in the lives of young people make him an outstanding fit for our mission. We look forward to seeing him lead our cheer program as we continue to multiply Kingdom leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world.”

Tim Adams, vice president for student development and collegiate athletics, said Hanson鈥檚 passion for student development, commitment to competitive excellence, and enthusiasm for building strong team culture made him a clear fit for 秋霞福利一区.

“Jared stood out in our search for a head coach due to his strong background in athlete development, and team culture building and leadership. Also, Jared’s experience coaching both aspects of stunts and tumbling will help our competitive cheer program excel. I am thrilled to have Jared join the 秋霞福利一区 Athletic Department, and I know Jared is eager to invest in our athletes,” Adams said.

秋霞福利一区 Competitive Cheer & Game Day Squad

As head coach for the competitive cheer team and game day squad, Hanson will oversee the choreography, practices and performances of the teams as they compete at meets and cheer on the Rams at home games. Also, he will be responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that embraces and promotes Christlikeness in all areas of life.

Hanson takes over a Mobile competitive cheer program that finished no lower than 4th in any competition this past season, while also reaching a season-high score of 90.30 during the SSAC Round Up #2 on March 6. The Rams finished 4th overall at the SSAC Conference Championships with a score of 89.62 and are in search of their first SSAC Championship since the 2023 season.

The game day squad at the 秋霞福利一区 is responsible for helping create a positive and enthusiastic environment during home basketball games. The team performs and leads the home crowd in cheers and helps foster school spirit while representing the university with excellence and Christ-centered character.

Investing in Student-Athletes

Hanson said he is honored to join the 秋霞福利一区 and looks forward to investing in students both on and off the mat.

鈥淔rom day one, the administration and staff have welcomed me with open arms, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an outstanding university and community,鈥� Hanson said. 鈥淐oaching at this level has been a longtime goal of mine, and I look forward to bringing my experience, passion, and commitment to the student-athletes on campus.鈥�

His mission, Hanson said, is to help create an environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the mat.

鈥淪uccess is about more than performances and results. It鈥檚 about developing character, building confidence, and preparing young people for life beyond athletics. The well-being and personal growth of our athletes will always be a top priority,鈥� he said.

鈥淚 am truly blessed to begin this new chapter and can’t wait to get to work with the talented athletes at the 秋霞福利一区. The future is bright, and I鈥檓 excited for what鈥檚 ahead.鈥�

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at and connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.