Mark Jespersen enters his second season as the head coach of the Utah State University Eastern mountain biking program. Originally from Houston, Texas, Jespersen has built a strong connection to the Price community through his passion for cycling, coaching and developing young athletes.
Jespersen attended Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where he studied general studies, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Utah. While attending the University of Utah, he met his wife, Amy Knott, a former standout basketball player from Price who competed at Carbon High School and College of Eastern Utah. The couple has been married for 27 years and has three daughters, Emily, Lindsey and Josie.
In 2016, Jespersen founded the Carbon Composite Mountain Bike Team with three riders. Under his leadership, the program grew to 52 athletes and became a successful competitive program. Jespersen was named Coach of the Year in 2024, while his athletes have produced four state champions and helped the team consistently finish as region champions or runners-up.
Jespersen has also played an important role in growing mountain biking throughout the region, helping design and create local cross-country race venues and trails. His coaching philosophy emphasizes perseverance, personal growth and a passion for the sport, with an emphasis on developing athletes both on and off the trails.
Jespersen and his family have deep roots in the Price community, and he continues to share his passion for the outdoors and mountain biking through his work with the USU Eastern program.
