I’m looking forward to building on the team’s strengths while fostering a culture of hard work, growth, and teamwork.

I’m eager to get on the field, get to know everyone, and make this a great season for our student-athletes.

BIO:

Coach Niko Holm grew up in San Diego playing for and against the Longhorns throughout his many years of travel ball. Niko prepped locally at Rancho Bernardo High School and was a member of the 2013 CIF championship team. Niko was a two time all Palomar league selection and led the Broncos Varsity Team in batting average his senior year (.407).

Niko played on scholarship and was a starting corner infielder/outfielder at Santa Clara University in 2017-2018 Niko graduated from Santa Clara University with a BA in Communications and a Minor in History. Previously, Niko also played at Palomar Community College from 2015-2016 and was selected to the All League Team and was an All-American at the junior college level in 2016.

Niko moved into coaching as an assistant coach for the Bend Elks of the West Coast League in the summer of 2018. Niko came back to the Longhorns organization in 2018, coaching with the Longhorns at various age levels. Simultaneously, Niko served as an assistant coach at Palomar Junior College, working with catchers and hitters in 2018-2019. Niko was selected to be the head coach of a summer collegiate team in the Sunset League in 2019.

Most recently, Niko has accepted an assistant coach position at San Diego Christian College in 2020, where he works with infielders and hitters, while also assisting with the recruiting of high school players. Niko is pursuing his masters degree at San Christian College as a graduate assistant coach.