Erik Anderson joined UTRGV Athletics on Nov. 11, 2024.
Anderson comes to UTRGV with two years of operations experience, most recently working as an operations intern with the Tri-City Chili Peppers of the Coastal Plain League this past season. In this role, Anderson managed the operations team throughout the season, trained volunteers, and performed stadium maintenance to comply with active regulations.
Prior to working with the Tri-City Chili Peppers, Anderson worked as an athletic facilities assistant at JMU where he maintained Sentara Park, home of JMU men's and women's soccer, women's track & field/cross country, and women's lacrosse, during the 2023-24 school year. He also assisted with the setup and teardown of Sentara Park and Bridgeforth Stadium, home of JMU football, and completed any facilities repairs as necessary.
From June to August 2023, Anderson worked as a field manager for Perfect Game USA where he would create player profiles containing game-by-game statistics, acted as the point of contact for umpires and coaches, and ensured the fields were properly maintained.
From August to December 2022, Anderson worked as an event management practicum for JMU Athletics where he assisted in setup and facilitating of athletic and special events, assisted with football and soccer operations, and supervised special events.
Anderson graduated from JMU with his Bachelor of Science in Sport & Recreation Management with a Minor in General Business in August 2024. Anderson is currently working on a Master of Science in Sport Administration from Arkansas State.
