UNC Greensboro baseball head coach Cody Ellis announced the additions of Skye Bolt and Hazen Lancaster to his coaching staff ahead of the upcoming season, according to an official release from UNCG Athletics. Bolt joins the Spartans as an assistant coach, while Lancaster takes over as the program’s director of operations.
Skye Bolt Brings Major League Experience to UNCG Dugout
Skye Bolt joins the UNC Greensboro coaching staff after a professional playing career that included stints in Major League Baseball. According to UNCG Athletics, Bolt played collegiately at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned All-ACC honors before being selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB Draft. During his professional career, Bolt played in the big leagues for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. In his new role in Greensboro, Bolt will work primarily with the program’s hitters and outfielders, bringing firsthand experience from the professional ranks to the Southern Conference program.
Hazen Lancaster Named Director of Operations
Hazen Lancaster steps into the role of director of baseball operations for the Spartans, bringing administrative and collegiate baseball background to the position. According to UNCG Athletics, Lancaster’s responsibilities will include coordinating team travel, managing equipment, and assisting with day-to-day logistics for the baseball program under head coach Cody Ellis. Lancaster’s appointment rounds out the staff adjustments as UNCG prepares for its upcoming slate of games.
Program Outlook Under Cody Ellis
The addition of Bolt and Lancaster marks the latest structural adjustment for UNC Greensboro baseball under head coach Cody Ellis. According to UNCG Athletics, the coaching additions aim to bolster both player development on the field and organizational efficiency off it. The Spartans compete in the Southern Conference, where they face a demanding schedule against regional and conference opponents.
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