TJ Hokanson is in his first season on the Viking Baseball coaching staff at Valley City State University. A native of Chanhassen, Minnesota, Hokanson brings several years of coaching and collegiate playing experience to the Vikings’ program. Hokanson oversees hitting and base running within the VCSU baseball program.
Before joining VCSU, he spent four seasons at the University of Minnesota Crookston where he was the hitting and infield coach. He helped to develop several players that would become NCAA Division II All-Americans and professional athletes.
As a player, Hokanson competed at Minnesota Crookston, redshirting his freshman year and later contributing as a left-handed hitter. Prior to college, he helped lead Chanhassen High School to a 27–3 record and a Class 3A State Championship appearance. He brings experience, energy, and a strong focus on player development to his role at VCSU.
