Ohio University

Jacob Fouch joined the Ohio Athletics’ staff in 2024 as a graduate assistant and was promoted to Assistant Coordinator of Equipment in 2025. In this role, Fouch oversees the football equipment inventory in Peden Stadium, as well as the inventory for field hockey, swim & dive, and track and cross country. He also helps coordinate and pack football equipment for travel, manages a team of student managers and assists with set up and tear down of daily practices. 

Previously, Fouch was an athletic department intern at East Grand Rapids High School in Michigan, assisting with athletic groundskeeping, transportation services for teams, game management and maintenance on all sports equipment.  

Fouch graduated from Ball State University in 2024, with his bachelor’s in sports administration. While at Ball State, Fouch served as a football student equipment manager for four years. He received his Master's of Coaching Education in 2025 from Ohio University.  

Originally from Grand Rapids, MI, Fouch currently resides in Athens.