Erik Lemley begins his second season as an assistant
coach at UVa-Wise.  Lemley serves as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Highland Cavalier baseball team.
    Lemley returned to UVa-Wise after spending two years away from the campus.  The former Cavs' catcher has brought a tireless work eithic to the coaching staff and recruiting trail.  Last season, UVa-Wise hitters posted a .329 batting average under Lemley's leadership.
    The Chantilly, Virginia native previously taught World History while coaching high school baseball at Notre Dame Academy in Middleburg, Virginia.  While at Notre Dame he served as an assistant on their 2007 squad that posted a 32-4 record on the way to a VISBA State Championship.  In 2008, Lemley took over the head coaching duties, leading the school to a 15-13 record.
    The four year UVa-Wise catcher had a solid career for the Highland Cavaliers.  Lemley recorded a .281 career average over 121 at bats while lining nine doubles and two home runs with 24 rbi.  Lemley earned his bachelor's degree in history education in May of 2006 from UVa-Wise.