Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Josh Elander Named Head Baseball Coach at Tennessee
The University of Tennessee has a new head baseball coach!
Josh Elander, who was already working with the team as an associate head coach, has been promoted.
This happened quickly after the previous coach, Tony Vitello, left.
Elander has been with the team since 2018 and helped them reach the NCAA tournament six times, including three trips to the College World Series.
The athletic director chose Elander because he was already part of the team and has helped make Tennessee baseball very successful.
Elander is excited to keep improving the team.
Josh Elander was promoted to head baseball coach at the University of Tennessee.
The decision was made after Tony Vitello left the program.
Elander was previously the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
Tennessee prioritized an internal candidate to maintain stability.
The team has had multiple NCAA tournament appearances and College World Series trips during Elander's tenure.
- Who
- Josh Elander
- What
- Named head baseball coach
- When
- Announced three days after Vitello's departure
- Where
- University of Tennessee
- Why
- To fill vacancy left by Tony Vitello's departure
- New Head Coach
- Josh Elander
- Former Role
- Associate Head Coach
- Previous Coach
- Tony Vitello
- Elander's Tenure
- Joined staff in 2018
- Team Achievements
- Six NCAA Tournaments, 3 College World Series