Tennessee head coach Josh Elander set to move off third base

On3 • April 1, 2026 • sports

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Tennessee baseball head coach Josh Elander will no longer coach third base on offense this season, ending a role he held since 2018 under Tony Vitello.
Assistant coach Ross Kivett will handle third base duties during Tuesday's game, with Ricky Martinez coaching first base; Craig Bell, a former Florida third base coach, will take over third base coaching moving forward.
Elander will remain involved in calling the offense from the dugout, despite previously stating his intention to continue coaching third base through the 2026 season.
The Vols recently suffered a series sweep at Vanderbilt, including a blown five-run ninth inning and a walk-off grand slam loss, contributing to their 3-6 SEC record.
Tennessee prepares to face defending national champions LSU in a three-game series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium this weekend.