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Eric Owens, born on February 3, 1971, in Danville, Virginia, is Ferrum College’s new Head Coach and a proud alumnus. Owens’s journey from local standout to Major League Baseball (MLB) player is marked by his dedication and passion for the game.
Owens’s talent shone early, earning him two-time 1st team All-American honors and USA Player of the Year. His excellence led to inductions into the halls of fame of Roanoke, Ferrum College, Danville, and Tunstall High School.
His MLB career (1995-2003) saw him play for teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, and Anaheim Angels. Owens achieved a .264 batting average, 26 home runs, and 214 RBIs. Notably, he executed a daring straight steal of home in 1999 and recorded the first hit at Seattle’s Safeco Field.
Transitioning to coaching, Owens developed young talents such as Mike Trout and Corey Seager. His coaching roles included positions with the Anaheim Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays, where he significantly impacted players like Josh Donaldson.
Ferrum College is excited to have Eric Owens return as Head Coach. His rich experience and deep connection to the college promise to inspire and develop the next generation of baseball talent.
James “Chip” Schaffner joined the Ferrum Baseball staff in January 2021 and is currently working under Head Coach Eric Owens.
Coach Schaffner transitioned into the baseball world after serving in the United States Army for two years. He began his coaching career at Wright State University as an Assistant Baseball Coach and Adjunct Professor. Following this, he served as the Director of a national recruiting program before moving to Georgetown College as the Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
His next significant role was at the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where he served as the Pitching Coach. During his tenure, his pitching staff achieved the 11th best Earned Run Average in the country in 2003. Coach Schaffner’s career continued with positions at Radford University and Mars Hill College, further enriching his extensive coaching experience. Before joining Ferrum College, Coach Schaffner was the Assistant Baseball Coach at Emory & Henry College, a former Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent, from 2012 to 2020.
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What is the refund policy?
Registrants that are unable to attend a camp they have previously registered for will receive a coupon code to attend a different camp free of charge if you contact us within 48 hours of the camps start time.
Where are the camps located?
All Ferrum College Baseball Camps are located at Ferrum College in Ferrum, VA. The address is:
460 Ferrum Mountain Rd
Ferrum, VA 24088
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided at our camps, however we give all attendees an hour break to leave campus to get food or purchase a meal in the dining hall.
Can parents stay for camp?
Absolutely! Parents are more than welcome to stick around to watch camp.
What hotels do you recommend that are close by?
Holiday Inn: 395 Old Franklin Tpke
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Baymont: 1730 N Main St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Hilton Garden Inn: 4500 S Peak Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24018
