Coaching Big Board

[ErickMarreroU]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

 

[jenriquez2]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

Dan Heefner - Dallas Baptist

Impressive resume

https://dbupatriots.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/dan-heefner/1085

 

[jenriquez2]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

Skylar Meade - Troy - Young coach but impressive of what he’s doing

Skylar Meade - Baseball Coach - Troy University Athletics

Follow @SkylarTMeade The Meade File Personal Information Birthday September 10 Hometown Louisville, Ky. Education Louisville, 2007 (Bachelor's) Eastern Illin...

troytrojans.com

 

[jenriquez2]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

Ty Megahee- Recruiting Coordinator at Florida State

Ty Megahee - Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator - Baseball Coaches - Florida State University

Ty Megahee, a 19-year NCAA Division I coaching veteran is in his second season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Seminoles in 2025. Me...

seminoles.com

 

[jenriquez2]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

Nolan Cain- Texas

One of the top recruiters in the nation and he’s due for a head coaching spot

https://texaslonghorns.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/nolan-cain/3527

 

[jenriquez2]

This will be a thread for potential coaching targets for the team. People on the staff are nice people, but at the end of the day, we are not very good.


When nominating a candidate, please add all their information: who they are, what they have done, where their previous stops are, and who they have coached under/for.

If you can, also add their history of development. Players they recruited and developed.

If the search committee or the administration ever looks at this post, please show them the reasons why you would like to hire a candidate or interview them at least.

NICK SCHNABEL- recruiting coordinator at Clemson .​

Nick Schnabel

clemsontigers.com

 

[CTCanes]

Elander. Top recruiter. Top developer of hitters. I sense prying him out of the SEC may be tough. Played at TCU, TN recruiter coordinator (say no more)

 

[ErickMarreroU]

Josh Elander - Associate HC Tennessee / Recruiting Coordinator

https://utsports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/josh-elander/4865

Playing Career:

Josh Elander Class of 2009 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Josh Elander Class of 2009 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

TCU 2010-2012
- 2010 (CWS)
Braves/Diamondbacks 2012-2016

• Louisville Slugger & Ping!Baseball Freshman All-American (2010)
• Mountain West All-Academic Team (2010-12)
• All-Mountian West Second Team (2011)
• Mountain West All-Tournament Team (2011)
• USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (2011)
• Capital One Academic All-American (2012)
• NCAA College Station All-Regional Team (2012)
• Atlanta Braves Minor League Player of the Year (2013)
• Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Award Winner (2013)

Coaching Career
2016 TCU (Grad Assistant) (Team made the CWS)


2017 Arkansas Volunteer Assistant Coach (Arkansas #5 in the country)

Josh Elander

Former sixth round draft pick and freshman All-American catcher Josh Elander has been named a volunteer assistant coach for the Razorback baseball team, head coach Dave Van Horn announced Tuesday.

arkansasrazorbacks.com

2018-2022 Tennessee Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

(2019) 1st Recruiting Class
18 signees
7 Draft Picks
(2 players from Florida: Sarasota, West Palm Beach)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(7 Top500 players / 5 drafted)

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #249 / Drafted 7th round pick 221 (28 spot increase) (GA)

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #280 / Drafted 14 Round Pick 411 (131 Drop) (VA)

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #282 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 28 (254 spot increase) (MN)

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #345 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 38 (307 spot increase) (AL)

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #366 / Drafted 6th Round Pick 174 (192 spot increase) (FL)

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 6th Round Pick 168 (832 spot increase) (TN)

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank High Follow (2000+) / Drafted 5th Round Pick 146 (1854 spot increase) (TN)

2nd Recruiting Class
19 signees
5 Draft Picks
(1 player from Florida: IMG)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(6 Top500 players / 3 drafted / 1 still on the team)

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #71 / Drafted 2nd Round Pick 52 (19 spot increase)

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #334 / Drafted 8th Round Pick 229 (105 spot increase)

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #428 / Drafted 4th Round Pick 117 (311 spot increase)

Jared Dickey Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jared ****ey Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 11th Round Pick 319 (681 spot increase)

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #2000+ / Drafted 14th Round Pick 415 (1585 spot increase)

 

[Jonnyblaze]

You know it’s bad when a staff writer on the local beat starts this kind of thread halfway through the season.

 

[ErickMarreroU]

Josh Elander - Associate HC Tennessee / Recruiting Coordinator

https://utsports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/josh-elander/4865

Playing Career:

Josh Elander Class of 2009 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Josh Elander Class of 2009 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

TCU 2010-2012
- 2010 (CWS)
Braves/Diamondbacks 2012-2016

• Louisville Slugger & Ping!Baseball Freshman All-American (2010)
• Mountain West All-Academic Team (2010-12)
• All-Mountian West Second Team (2011)
• Mountain West All-Tournament Team (2011)
• USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (2011)
• Capital One Academic All-American (2012)
• NCAA College Station All-Regional Team (2012)
• Atlanta Braves Minor League Player of the Year (2013)
• Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Award Winner (2013)

Coaching Career
2016 TCU (Grad Assistant) (Team made the CWS)


2017 Arkansas Volunteer Assistant Coach (Arkansas #5 in the country)

Josh Elander

Former sixth round draft pick and freshman All-American catcher Josh Elander has been named a volunteer assistant coach for the Razorback baseball team, head coach Dave Van Horn announced Tuesday.

arkansasrazorbacks.com

2018-2022 Tennessee Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

(2019) 1st Recruiting Class
18 signees
7 Draft Picks
(2 players from Florida: Sarasota, West Palm Beach)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(7 Top500 players / 5 drafted)

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #249 / Drafted 7th round pick 221 (28 spot increase) (GA)

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #280 / Drafted 14 Round Pick 411 (131 Drop) (VA)

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #282 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 28 (254 spot increase) (MN)

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #345 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 38 (307 spot increase) (AL)

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #366 / Drafted 6th Round Pick 174 (192 spot increase) (FL)

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 6th Round Pick 168 (832 spot increase) (TN)

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank High Follow (2000+) / Drafted 5th Round Pick 146 (1854 spot increase) (TN)

2nd Recruiting Class
19 signees
5 Draft Picks
(1 player from Florida: IMG)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(6 Top500 players / 3 drafted / 1 still on the team)

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #71 / Drafted 2nd Round Pick 52 (19 spot increase)

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #334 / Drafted 8th Round Pick 229 (105 spot increase)

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #428 / Drafted 4th Round Pick 117 (311 spot increase)

Jared Dickey Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jared ****ey Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 11th Round Pick 319 (681 spot increase)

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #2000+ / Drafted 14th Round Pick 415 (1585 spot increase)

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Please give in-depth research like this. The search committee or whoever might look at this can just search a person's bio. Give in-depth reasoning for why

 

[ErickMarreroU]

You know it’s bad when a staff writer on the local beat starts this kind of thread halfway through the season.

I'm just a fan, not a staff writer.

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Steve Sabins at West Virginia should be on the list. First year HC but he’s winning a ton. Excellent developmental track record as an assistant

 

[9oh4Cane]

Josh Elander - Associate HC Tennessee / Recruiting Coordinator

https://utsports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/josh-elander/4865

Playing Career:

Josh Elander Class of 2009 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Josh Elander Class of 2009 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

TCU 2010-2012
- 2010 (CWS)
Braves/Diamondbacks 2012-2016

• Louisville Slugger & Ping!Baseball Freshman All-American (2010)
• Mountain West All-Academic Team (2010-12)
• All-Mountian West Second Team (2011)
• Mountain West All-Tournament Team (2011)
• USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (2011)
• Capital One Academic All-American (2012)
• NCAA College Station All-Regional Team (2012)
• Atlanta Braves Minor League Player of the Year (2013)
• Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Award Winner (2013)

Coaching Career
2016 TCU (Grad Assistant) (Team made the CWS)


2017 Arkansas Volunteer Assistant Coach (Arkansas #5 in the country)

Josh Elander

Former sixth round draft pick and freshman All-American catcher Josh Elander has been named a volunteer assistant coach for the Razorback baseball team, head coach Dave Van Horn announced Tuesday.

arkansasrazorbacks.com

2018-2022 Tennessee Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

(2019) 1st Recruiting Class
18 signees
7 Draft Picks
(2 players from Florida: Sarasota, West Palm Beach)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(7 Top500 players / 5 drafted)

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Mark McLaughlin Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #249 / Drafted 7th round pick 221 (28 spot increase) (GA)

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cortland Lawson Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #280 / Drafted 14 Round Pick 411 (131 Drop) (VA)

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Drew Gilbert Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #282 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 28 (254 spot increase) (MN)

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jordan Beck Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #345 / Drafted 1st Round Pick 38 (307 spot increase) (AL)

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jorel Ortega Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #366 / Drafted 6th Round Pick 174 (192 spot increase) (FL)

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Will Mabrey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 6th Round Pick 168 (832 spot increase) (TN)

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Andrew Lindsey Class of 2019 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank High Follow (2000+) / Drafted 5th Round Pick 146 (1854 spot increase) (TN)

2nd Recruiting Class
19 signees
5 Draft Picks
(1 player from Florida: IMG)
(1 player from Florida Drafted)
(6 Top500 players / 3 drafted / 1 still on the team)

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Blade Tidwell Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #71 / Drafted 2nd Round Pick 52 (19 spot increase)

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Aaron Combs Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #334 / Drafted 8th Round Pick 229 (105 spot increase)

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Maui Ahuna Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #428 / Drafted 4th Round Pick 117 (311 spot increase)

Jared Dickey Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jared ****ey Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #1000+ / Drafted 11th Round Pick 319 (681 spot increase)

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jake Fitzgibbons Class of 2020 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

PG Rank #2000+ / Drafted 14th Round Pick 415 (1585 spot increase)

If we are serious, this is the guy.

 

[Zbrod95]

Again, won’t be a popular name but UTampa’s Joe Urso.

We need a proven program builder.

 

[gacaneaddict]

Can we go a proven Head Coach route please?

Chris Pollard-Duke

While at Duke, Pollard has coached 46 Major League Baseball Draft picks, 24 All-ACC selections, nine Freshmen All-Americans, and seven All-Americans. In addition, he has led the program to three Super Regionals (2018, 2019, 2023) and two ACC Baseball Tournament Championship titles (2021, 2024), each the first in program history. Duke reached three consecutive postseasons (2018, 2019, 2021) for the first time in program history and his first postseason appearance in 2016 broke a 55-year drought. In 2021, Pollard became the first Duke coach to reach 100 career ACC wins, becoming one of six active head coaches to achieve that mark at the time.

Cliff Godwin-ECU

Cliff Godwin, who has been a part of 14 NCAA Regional and two College World Series appearances coaching at the Division I level, completed his 10th year as head baseball coach at East Carolina University.

Christian Ostrander-Southern Miss

Took over 2 years ago, he was assistant and the Pitching coach.

 

[ErickMarreroU]

Can we go a proven Head Coach route please?

Chris Pollard-Duke

While at Duke, Pollard has coached 46 Major League Baseball Draft picks, 24 All-ACC selections, nine Freshmen All-Americans, and seven All-Americans. In addition, he has led the program to three Super Regionals (2018, 2019, 2023) and two ACC Baseball Tournament Championship titles (2021, 2024), each the first in program history. Duke reached three consecutive postseasons (2018, 2019, 2021) for the first time in program history and his first postseason appearance in 2016 broke a 55-year drought. In 2021, Pollard became the first Duke coach to reach 100 career ACC wins, becoming one of six active head coaches to achieve that mark at the time.

Now tell me about his player development, also give me data of what has happened after this guy left the program

Josh Jordan - Associate Head Coach - Baseball Coaches - Duke University

At Duke: After six seasons alongside head coach Chris Pollard at Appalachian State, Josh Jordan joined Pollard and the Duke baseball program in June of 2012....

goduke.com

Josh Jordan

lsusports.net

 

[KWCOWBOYFAN]

I nominate @Lance Roffers ….

 

[NC_Canes_11]

Can we go a proven Head Coach route please?

Chris Pollard-Duke

While at Duke, Pollard has coached 46 Major League Baseball Draft picks, 24 All-ACC selections, nine Freshmen All-Americans, and seven All-Americans. In addition, he has led the program to three Super Regionals (2018, 2019, 2023) and two ACC Baseball Tournament Championship titles (2021, 2024), each the first in program history. Duke reached three consecutive postseasons (2018, 2019, 2021) for the first time in program history and his first postseason appearance in 2016 broke a 55-year drought. In 2021, Pollard became the first Duke coach to reach 100 career ACC wins, becoming one of six active head coaches to achieve that mark at the time.

Cliff Godwin-ECU

Cliff Godwin, who has been a part of 14 NCAA Regional and two College World Series appearances coaching at the Division I level, completed his 10th year as head baseball coach at East Carolina University.

Christian Ostrander-Southern Miss

Took over 2 years ago, he was assistant and the Pitching coach.

Godwin ain’t leaving ECU.

Last years fiasco will lead to Pollard never coaching here.

 

[Plymouth99]

I nominate @Lance Roffers ….

At least run some names by him for his opinion....
As well as his input to any names he would recommend.....

 

[Gransapo]

From my AI overlord:

1. Chris Pollard – Duke University (Durham, NC)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Pollard has turned Duke into an ACC contender since 2013, with four Super Regional appearances and a 2021 ACC title. Miami’s baseball-first culture could appeal over Duke’s basketball focus.
   • Notable Achievements: 2021 ACC Coach of the Year, consistent NCAA bids, 300+ wins at Duke.
   • Why He’d Move: A chance to win titles at a program with Miami’s resources and legacy.
2. Tom Walter – Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Walter’s 2023 College World Series semifinal run as the No. 1 seed with Wake Forest shows he can elevate teams. His Southeast recruiting ties suit Miami’s needs.
   • Notable Achievements: 2023 ACC Coach of the Year, over 800 career wins, Wake’s rise to power.
   • Why He’d Move: Miami’s larger stage could draw him from a smaller private school.
3. Cliff Godwin – East Carolina University (Greenville, NC)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Godwin has built ECU into a mid-major powerhouse, hosting eight straight regionals and reaching a Super Regional in 2022. Miami offers a power-conference leap.
   • Notable Achievements: Over 400 wins at ECU, 2022 AAC Coach of the Year, postseason consistency.
   • Why He’d Move: A natural step up to compete for titles at Miami.
4. Josh Elander – University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) (Associate Head Coach)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Elander, Tennessee’s recruiting and hitting coach, was key to their 2024 national title and three CWS trips. A young, dynamic hire could energize Miami’s rebuild.
   • Notable Achievements: Helped Tennessee to No. 1 seeds, top recruiting classes, 2024 title.
   • Why He’d Move: Ready for a head coaching role, and Miami offers a high-profile debut.
5. John Szefc – Virginia Tech University (Blacksburg, VA)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Szefc led Virginia Tech to a Super Regional in 2022 and has consistent NCAA bids. His Maryland success (three NCAA appearances) highlights his building skills.
   • Notable Achievements: Over 600 career wins, 2022 ACC Tournament title, steady ACC performer.
   • Why He’d Move: Miami’s higher ceiling could be a step up from Virginia Tech’s modest baseball tradition.
6. Mike Bell – University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Bell has elevated Pitt to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments (2022, 2023), a rarity for the program. His Florida roots (FSU alum) could translate to Miami’s recruiting base.
   • Notable Achievements: 2022 ACC Coastal Division title, turned Pitt into a contender.
   • Why He’d Move: Miami’s resources and baseball history dwarf Pitt’s, offering a bigger stage.
7. Dan Heefner – Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, TX)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Heefner has made DBU a mid-major powerhouse, with 17 straight NCAA appearances and five Super Regional trips. Miami could be a power-conference step up.
   • Notable Achievements: Over 600 wins at DBU, consistent postseason success, 2021 Super Regional.
   • Why He’d Move: Miami’s ACC platform and recruiting advantages could lure him from a private mid-major.
8. Matt Riser – University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
   • Why He’s a Fit: Riser has revitalized Memphis since 2022, winning the 2024 AAC title and reaching an NCAA regional. His Southeastern Louisiana success (three NCAA bids) shows rebuilding ability.
   • Notable Achievements: 2024 AAC Coach of the Year, rapid Memphis turnaround.
   • Why He’d Move: Miami’s ACC status and baseball legacy offer a significant upgrade over Memphis.
9. Kevin McMullan – University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) (Associate Head Coach)
   • Why He’s a Fit: McMullan, UVA’s longtime assistant, has been key to their 2015 national title and seven CWS trips. A proven recruiter and developer, he could lead Miami’s rebuild.
   • Notable Achievements: Part of UVA’s elite run, strong ACC pedigree, player development expertise.
   • Why He’d Move: Ready for a head coaching shot, and Miami offers a prestigious opportunity.
10. Landon Powell – North Greenville University (Tigerville, SC)
    • Why He’s a Fit: Powell has led Division II North Greenville to three national titles (2022, 2023, 2024) and a 155-31 record since 2018. His MLB experience (six years as a catcher) and South Carolina ties could translate to Miami’s rebuild.
    • Notable Achievements: Three straight D-II national titles, 2024 D-II Coach of the Year.
    • Why He’d Move: Miami’s D-I ACC platform offers a big leap from D-II, leveraging his winning pedigree.

Gransapo, AI's humble human battery:

1. Pollard
2. Elander
3. Godwin
4. Bell
5. McMullan