Carl Lancaster Training Facility

The Carl Lancaster Training Facility is a 5,850-square feet indoor space aimed at improving player development. Athletes can train in any kind of weather which is a tremendous bonus as players perfect their skills. The facility includes three full-length retractable batting cages, pitching mounds, performance turf, upgraded equipment storage, and data-driven metrics to track hitters and pitchers with instant feedback.

The facility will aid not only future recruiting efforts but also support current and future players as they compete at the highest level. The facility is named to honor former, longtime Head Baseball Coach Carl Lancaster, whose distinguished service has left an indelible mark on the Trojan baseball program and the University of Mount Olive.

After 32 seasons at the helm of the UMO baseball program, Lancaster announced his retirement from coaching in 2018. He led Mount Olive to the 2008 NCAA Division II National Championship, 15 Conference Carolinas Tournament Championships, 15 regular season Conference Carolinas Championships, and 17 appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Lancaster finished with a career record of 1,134-485-2 for a .700 winning percentage and was named Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year 12 times while at UMO. During his tenure, UMO had over 40 players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, 39 NCAA Division II All-Americans, and three Division II National Player of the Year winners.