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  • Morgantown, WV 26506
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About Us

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Our Mission

WVU Baseball Biomechanics and Performance Center advances the future of baseball by combining science, technology, and training to support athlete development, injury prevention, and performance optimization. Our goals:

  • Deliver world-class training resources to athletes.
  • Translate biomechanical and analytical research into coaching.
  • Drive industry and community partnerships in innovation.
  • Provide hands-on learning for WVU School of Sport Sciences students.

A Run Through Our History

WVU Baseball

West Virginia University’s Division I baseball program, the Mountaineers, competes in the Big 12 and has a long history of player development and recent competitive success, including the program’s first and second-ever NCAA Super Regional appearances in 2024 and 2025 with multiple players advancing to professional baseball through the MLB Draft. The Mountaineers are recognized for their commitment to excellence on the field and in player development and have consistently produced All-Big 12 honorees and student-athletes who excel academically and athletically.

WVU Baseball Biomechanics and Performance Center

Opened in March 2025, the WVU Baseball Biomechanics and Performance Center is a state-of-the-art facility next to the Ken Kendrick Family Ballpark. Purpose-built to integrate advanced biomechanics, performance testing, and applied sport science into daily player development, the Center represents a unique collaboration between WVU Athletics, School of Sport Sciences, and BioPrecision LLC. This partnership ensures that the facility not only supports the competitive success of Mountaineer Baseball but also advances teaching, research, and outreach. The Center serves as a hub for data-driven performance optimization and experiential learning for students to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and on-field application.

WVU Baseball earns a reputation for player-first development.

2021-2023

The 8,200 sq. ft. facility opens, featuring pitching lanes, batting cages, force-plate mounds, and advanced analytics technology.

August 2025

Gold & Blue Enterprises, WVU Athletics, and the WVU Office of Innovation and Commercialization established a commercialization partnership with BioPrecision LLC to expand access to advanced biomechanics and performance analysis through shared use of WVU’s Baseball Biomechanics & Performance Center.

Today
2015-2020

WVU Athletics announces plans for a cutting-edge Baseball Biomechanics and Performance Center.

March 2025

WVU Baseball partners with the School of Sport Sciences to create new academic programs and hands-on student experiences.

January 2026

Recognized as one of the nation’s most advanced collegiate baseball labs. Looking ahead, the BPC will expand partnerships, increase student residencies, and drive innovation in sport performance science.

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Our Team

Our dedicated team of coaches and directors champions excellence both on and off the field. Under the leadership of our head coach and supported by skilled assistant coaches and knowledgeable directors, we are committed to developing our players through cutting-edge resources ensuring competitive success and holistic student-athlete development.

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Steve Sabins

Head Coach

Leads WVU Baseball; two Big 12 titles, back-to-back Super Regionals. Champions a player-first, development-focused culture.
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Christopher Reilly

Director of Pitching and Pitching Personnel

Oversees all pitching systems and creation of throwing programs. Highest end evaluator of talent and pitch mechanics.

Courtney Semkewyc

Director of Biomechanics

Joint faculty appointment. Oversees motion analysis, force-plate testing, and injury prevention.

Nathanael Rorie

Director of Technology, Analytics, and Player Valuation

Manages data systems; translates trends into actionable insights for coaches.

Chandler Geller

Director of Strength and Conditioning

Integrates strength, nutrition, and recovery into holistic athlete care.

Joey Cuomo

Director of Operations

Coordinates scheduling, bookings, camps, and external partnerships.

Justin Oney

Assistant Coach

Specializes in pitch design, pitch grips, and mechanics. Integrates TrackMan, KinaTrax, NewtForce data into training.

Jimmy Roesinger

Assistant Coach

Leads hitting and infield development; uses cutting edge player development techniques to holistically develop position players

Jacob Garcia

Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Aligns recruiting strategy with WVU’s development culture.

Steven Rosier

Athletic Trainer

Specializes in arm care, injury prevention, and return-to-throw programming.

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