Valley City State University

Hindes is in his first season on the Viking Baseball coaching staff. His duties will include, recruiting and evaluating future Vikings. He will also be the Vikings' pitching coach, developing pitchers mainly, but also giving feedback to all players when needed.

A native of Tucson, Arizona, Hindes began his collegiate baseball career at Rainy River Community College in International Falls, Minnesota, where he played for two seasons. He then transferred to the University of Minnesota Crookston and competed for three more seasons while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management.

After completing his playing career, Hindes returned to Rainy River to begin his coaching journey. He spent three seasons coaching at his former school and giving back to the community that had made a lasting impact on him.

Outside of baseball, Hindes enjoys golfing, traveling and continuing to learn from other coaches he has met throughout his career.