Former UND assistant coach Adam Jacobson explains resignation on social media

By Herald Sports Desk Today at 9:32 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? GRAND FORKS — UND women's basketball assistant coach Adam Jacobson resigned from the program earlier this week. Jacobson shared his explanation Thursday evening on X, formerly known as Twitter, under the heading "It's about being home." ADVERTISEMENT pic.twitter.com/mEiGPm5ktk — Adam Jacobson (@CoachJake_UND) November 13, 2026 Jacobson described his family as the driving force behind the decision. "Nineteen years, 19 seasons, 19 winters... every fall for the last 19 years it's been about the new team and new season," Jacobson said in the post. "But what people don't realize is it was also about preparing to say goodbye to your family for your "other family," your basketball family, and your real family better understand! That was all good in my first nine years, but as the years have gone on, the last 10 years, it has gotten progressively harder to say that goodbye, which for me is now goodbye to my seven, six, four and one-year-old." Jacobson was hired in April of this year. He spent the previous four years as head coach at Western Colorado before joining the Fighting Hawks. Jacobson, a Fargo native, played at UND from 2003-05. He joined the women's program as an assistant coach from 2014-18. Jacobson also has family ties to the university. His wife is a UND graduate, and his cousin, Ben Jacobson, played and coached in the basketball program. Jacobson's decision was announced two days after the Hawks beat Minot State in their second game of the season. "That's all this was about, (head coach Dennis) Hutter supporting me in trying to protect my mental health, and trying to be a better dad and husband," Jacobson said. "Nothing more, and I want to make that clear. Yes, the timing wasn't great, but sometimes you can't control timing. I wish UND WBB nothing but success as they continue to try to turn this thing around, which I believe they can! Will I coach again, I don't know, but in the meantime I'll be at youth basketball, hockey, karate, baseball, softball, football, gymnastics and any other sport we can throw our kids into and I'm pumped about that!" ADVERTISEMENT UND is 1-2. Assistant coaches Alex Kladis and Claire Canahuate remain listed on UND's website. Hailey Hohenecker remains the director of basketball operations. More UND basketball news Shooting struggles sink UND in blowout loss to Milwaukee 1h ago UND basketball notebook: Tyler Wagner injury update, National Signing Day 1d ago UND assistant women’s basketball coach Adam Jacobson resigns 2d ago UND's 3-point barrage not enough to upset Clemson 3d ago UND freshman Jayden Sonnenberg shows promise in victory over Minot State 3d ago UND answers season-opening loss with win over Minot State 4d ago UND storms back from early deficit to earn road win over Winthrop 5d ago 5 takeaways from UND's 81-68 loss Minnesota Crookston Nov 3 6 takeaways from UND's 85-50 loss to Minnesota Nov 3 Minnesota Crookston pulls off stunner, beats UND for first time in program history Nov 3 Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags UND BASKETBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL By Herald Sports Desk Staff reports and local scoreboards from the Grand Forks Herald Sports desk. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Subscribers Only UND Hockey St. Thomas leaning on its Greater Grand Forks blue liners 1h ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman Subscribers Only UND Hockey Get to know UND junior forward Gavin Lindberg 8h ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman Subscribers Only UND Hockey UND hockey notes: Matt Smaby can relate to developing in college hockey 1d ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Local Ribbon cutting held for renovated Northwood Deaconess Health Center 3h ago · By Staff reports Local Valley Senior Living premieres docuseries to support workforce recruitment 4h ago · By Pamela Knudson North Dakota Audit raises concerns at North Dakota Veterans Home, including choking death caused by improper meal 9h ago · By Sav Kelly Arts and Entertainment Northern Valley Youth Orchestras fall concert set for Sunday 14h ago · By Pamela Knudson