Jarod graduated from Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho where he lettered in both Baseball and Football. Following graduation, Jarod received a scholarship and attended Treasure Valley Community College and played baseball before transferring and playing at Shasta Community College in Redding, California. Finished Collegiate playing career and graduated from New Mexico Highlands University where team finished in the top 4 nationally and hosted a NCAA Division ll Regional Tournament. Following Graduation and completion of his playing career, Jarod coached at NJCAA Division l Clarendon College in Clarendon, Texas where he coached Infielders. Upon returning to Idaho, Jarod was the head coach of the Eagle Vipers AA Legion team before working under Idaho High School Hall of fame coach Larry Price at Timberline High School in Boise, Idaho. Jarod and his wife Kelby live in Boise, Idaho with their daughter Kadence where Jarod teaches Middle School: Special Educational and Kelby works at a local Elementary School.