University of Central Arkansas Athletics

Ryan Lajeunesse is going on his 14th season at the University of Central Arkansas. He graduated from Jacksonville HS and earned his Bachelor’s of Science in History from UCA.

Lajeunesse was a walk-on at UCA for a season before he left to pursue ministry.

He coached at LR Christian HS as the OL/DL coach from 2007 to 2011. He then coached at Jacksonville High from 2011 to 2012 before returning to Central Arkansas as the Director of Player Development.

POSITION:

• Director of Player Development

DATE HIRED AT UCA:

• 13 Seasons Completed as of September 2025

EDUCATION:

• Jacksonville High School

• University of Central Arkansas 

  • Bachelor’s of Science in History

PLAYING HISTORY:

• Walk-on at UCA for a season

  • Left to pursue Ministry

COACHING HISTORY:

• Little Rock Christian Academy 2007-2011

  • Offensive/Defensive Line Coach

• Jacksonville High School 2011-2012

FAMILY:

• Wife: Mary Lajeunesse

• Children: Jase Lajeunesse, Owen Lajeunesse