He has served under coaches such as Jim Harbaugh, Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, Pat Hill, and Dick Tomey.

From 1997 to 2009, he coached at Fresno State University under Pat Hill and served an integral role in achieving ten bowl bids from 1999 to 2009.

From 2010 to 2013, Baxter coached at the University of Southern California under Lane Kiffin and Ed Orgeron.

[4] Baxter is a graduate of Loras College and has earned a master's degree in higher education from Iowa State University.

Jill's father is former Utah and Weber State University head coach Ron McBride.