We plan on competing for championships in the classroom, community, and on the field. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. “As an alumni and member of the UNCG Athletics Hall Of Fame, I am beyond ecstatic to know that Billy Godwin has been named head coach at UNCG. “This is an exciting day for our men’s soccer program,” said Director of Athletics Kim Record. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Notre Dame announced Link Jarrett as new Irish head baseball coach Friday, ending a month-long search since the termination of former Irish head coach Mik Aoki‘s contract. In 1991, Godwin was named athletic director and head baseball coach at Enfield (N.C.) Academy where he guided the Patriots to a 131-57 overall record, with five consecutive conference championships, four straight Final Four appearances and a state title in 1994. Godwin has spent the past five years with the New York Yankees, overseeing all amateur scouting in North Carolina and South Carolina. With his leadership and experience — including a trip to the Sweet Sixteen as a player and his coaching success, we fully believe he is the right fit for our program. Gantt reached as high as AA ball after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012 and has also gained experience as the Montgomery Biscuits' scouting intern directly after his retirement at the end of the 2015 campaign. Copyright 2019, UNC Greensboro. ", “I am honored to be the head baseball coach at UNCG,” Godwin said. Godwin has spent the past five years with the New York Yankees, overseeing all amateur scouting in North Carolina and South Carolina. The former College of Charleston outfielder has summer ball experience as well after spending the last two seasons as an Assistant with the Wilmington Sharks. In 2009, the Pirates won the Conference USA championship before advancing to the NCAA Super Regional. From 2000-05, Louisburg had 10 players picked in the MLB Draft. While Godwin focuses on the Spartan's battery, Starbuck will spearhead the squad's hitting and baserunning, as Allen will set his attention upon the UNCG infield … O’Keeffe, a former captain for the Spartans, led High Point to a 42-18-17 record over nine seasons, twice being named Big South Coach of the Year. Baseball - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Billy Godwin: Head Coach: Greg Starbuck: Assistant Coach: Hunter Allen: Assistant Coach: Terence Connelly: Volunteer Assistant We will greatly miss his scouting ability, work ethic and the professional way he represented the New York Yankees. This is an exciting time for Spartan baseball.” Success at ECU. Elon reached the NCAA tournament five years under the guidance of Starbuck, while securing four Southern Conference Regular Season titles and helping the program to 30-plus wins in 12 separate seasons. In total, 35 ECU student-athletes were selected in the MLB Draft from 2006-14, with seven having tallied playing time at the MLB level. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He demands the best out of his players and staff. His North Carolina ties, NCAA success and MLB experience provides our team with the tools to build on an already strong baseball foundation," said Director of Athletics Kim Record. Under Godwin’s direction, the Hurricanes earned four regular season Region X titles and two Region X Tournament titles. GREENSBORO, N.C.- UNC Greensboro today announced that EJ O’Keeffe, a two-time Big South Coach of the Year, has been named the men’s soccer head coach after a national search. He earned his B.S. “Beyond the diamond, he seeks excellence in academic success and service. Prior to his time with the Yankees, Godwin was the head baseball coach at East Carolina from 2005-14. “EJ was chosen following an extensive national search and stood out with a proven track record of success and as an alum has the passion for what the history and tradition of UNCG soccer is all about. Third Year at UNCG Athletic Training Contact: Women’s Basketball, Women’s Golf, Cheer/Dance. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. “As an alumni and member of the UNCG Athletics Hall Of Fame, I am beyond ecstatic to know that Billy Godwin has been named head coach at UNCG. First Stint As A Head Coach In CollegePrior to his time at ECU, Godwin was head coach at Louisburg College where he led the program to 266 victories and a top eight ranking on three separate occasions from 1999-2005. During a record-breaking 2002 season, Louisburg won 51 games while Godwin was named NJCAA Regional Coach of the Year and North Carolina College Coach of the Year. UNCG Night at Greensboro Grasshoppers Aug. 17, Alumni play concerts on Tate Street at ‘Rooftober’ Fridays, UNCG announces updates to spring calendar, She’s a fighter – and the world is her stage, Alumni educators adjust to remote teaching, UNCG project tells stories of unsung civil rights heroes, Two alumni named semifinalists for GRAMMY Award, ‘Skeleton Crew’ streamable production opens at UNCG, Researchers study micronutrient status and COVID-19, School of Nursing hosts drive-through flu shot clinic during Homecoming, UNCG receives Dollar Tree funding for local literacy program.