BASEBALL
2011-2012 Hurricanes Baseball Coaches
Head Coach Mike McGuire
Coach Mike McGuire enters his first year as the Head Coach for the Hurricanes. Mcguire comes to Louisburg from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, where he served as the Assistant Head Coach for six years. While at Winthrop he was responsible for all aspects of recruiting and served as the Catching and Outfield Coach. Prior to serving at Winthrop University, Coach McGuire was the Head Baseball Coach for three years at Lander University in Greenwood South Carolina.
Coach McGuire earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration from the University of South Carolina. As a student-athlete, McGuire was the starting infielder for the Gamecocks and participated in two NCAA Regional Finals. McGuire continued his baseball playing career after graduation, when he was selected to play professionally for the Zanesville Greys – Class A Frontier League. McGuire ended his playing career in 1994 when he went to Morehead State University in Columbia, SC, to earn his Masters of Arts in Health, Physical Education and to take his first coaching job. While at Morehead State University, McGuire served as the Pitching Coach and Catching Instructor.
Coach McGuire is married to the former Angela Kearns of Heyworth, IL. The couple has two children; Courtney (6) and Sydney (4). They plan on residing in Louisburg.
For more information, contact:
Head Coach Mike McGuire at
919-497-3328
mmcguire@louisburg.edu
Assistant Coach Jeff Stanek
Jeff Stanek is entering his first season as the Recruiting Coordinator at Louisburg College.
A native of Patton, PA, and a graduate of Duquesne University, Stanek spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Winthrop University. While at Winthrop he worked with hitters, outfielders and base runners as well as assisting in recruiting. He also ran a Hitting School for youth kids and coordinated and ran the Eagle’s Team Camps and tournaments. Jeff was also in charge of the daily field maintenance of the Winthrop Ball Park.
Prior to that he spent the previous two seasons at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. At SCC he served as the recruiting coordinator, hitting and catchers coach. During his tenure at SCC, the team went a combined 76-38 and spent a majority of the 2009 season ranked in the D-II NJCAA national polls, ranking as high as 9th. The team's 41 wins in 2009 were a school record. Under Stanek, SCC's offense hit .336 in 2008 and .339 in 2009, which was good enough to be ranked in the top 30 nationally both seasons. Several of his hitters at SCC received numerous athletic honors including one All-America in 2008, and nine named All-Region in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to coaching at SCC, Stanek spent one year at Duquesne as the volunteer while he received his degree in journalism in May 2007. He spent the fall 2007 semester at Duquesne as the second assistant coach. In that time, he was in charge of the outfielders and catchers, and assisted with the hitters and overall offense. He also coordinated the baseball camps, performed administrative duties and helped with all field projects and daily maintenance.
“I’ve worked side by side with Jeff for the last two years and I know what a great work ethic he has. He has recruited at both the Division I and JUCO levels so he will be invaluable to me and this program. He is a well rounded coach that has the ability to coach all phases of the game. His knowledge, work ethic, and desire give him a bright future as a coach. I am very fortunate to have Jeff on my staff here at Louisburg College. “said head coach Mike McGuire.
As well as serving as Recruiting Coordinator, Jeff will handle the hitters and outfielders at Louisburg.
Stanek played collegiate baseball at Duquesne University. He is currently engaged to Amanda Kokemuller and resides in Louisburg, NC.
For more information, contact:
Assistant Coach Jeff Stanek
919-497-3436
jstanek@louisburg.edu
Assistant Coach Adam Brown
Adam Brown is entering his first season as the Pitching Coach at Louisburg College. A native of Summerville, SC and a graduate of Charleston Southern University, Brown spent last season as an assistant coach at Gardner Webb University. While at Gardner Webb he worked with pitchers, catchers and hitters as well as assisting with recruiting. This past year his team set school records for wins, conference wins, and best winning percentage in the programs history at the Division I level. He was also in charge of daily field maintenance and scouting reports.
Prior to that Brown spent one year as Director of Baseball Operations at Winthrop University. He served as Camp Director, assisted with Hitting School, academic monitoring, on campus recruiting, team travel and handled numerous administrative duties.
Coach Brown spent two years as an assistant coach at Summerville HS. He also served as an assistant coach for the Columbia Blowfish in the Coastal Plains League in the summer of 2009.
“Adam brings a lot of passion and energy to this program. He is very knowledgeable in all phases of the game and he will have a positive influence in all areas of the program. He has a tireless work ethic and be a great addition to my staff. I’ve worked with Adam before so I know what a great young coach I am getting.” said head coach Mike McGuire.
Coach Brown was a four year letterman at Charleston Southern University. At Louisburg his responsibilities will primarily be working with the Hurricane pitching staff, and assisting with catchers. He will also play a vital role in assisting with recruiting.
Coach Brown is currently engaged to Alyson LaVigne and he resides in Louisburg, NC
For more information, contact:
Assistant Coach Adam Brown at
919-497-3266
abrown@louisburg.edu
Russ Frazier (Head Coach 1959-1999)
Only one word can describe Louisburg College Baseball over the last 40 years and that is EXCELLENCE. Russ Frazier became the Hurricanes baseball coach in 1959 and led the Hurricanes to national prominence during his tenure of 40 years. Coach Frazier directed the Hurricanes to 22 conference titles, nine district championships and nine trips to the National Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado, while compiling a record of 1034- 390. Russ Frazier built a program rich in baseball talent with a firm commitment to academics. Over 70 percent of his players have gone on to graduate from four-year schools.
Twelve former Hurricanes have made it to the Major Leagues, including Otis Nixon, Greg Briley, and Chad Fonville. Over 75 Louisburg College players signed and played professional baseball. Very few junior college programs parallel Louisburg College’s baseball tradition. The dedication of Coach Frazier and all the players that donned the navy and red have made the program one of the finest junior college baseball programs in the nation.
In the spring of 1999, Russ Frazier retired as the Hurricanes’ baseball coach. In June, while serving as Athletic Director, he named Billy Godwin as his successor. On October 2, 1999, in ceremony at Frazier Field, Coach Frazier’s jersey number 18 was retired and a sign to signify his place in Louisburg College baseball history is now hanging underneath the scoreboard in left field.
On January 7, 2005, Coach Frazier received college baseball’s most prestigious honor when he was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame.
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For more information, contact:
Head Coach Mike McGuire at
919-497-3328
mmcguire@louisburg.edu
