BUIES CREEK, N.C.- Head Coach Greg Goff has hired Justin Haire and Aubrey Blackwell as assistant coaches with the Campbell University baseball program. Haire, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, will serve as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, while Blackwell, who played for Coach Goff at the University of Montevallo, will take over pitching coach duties.

"We have two young guys that are very enthusiastic and energetic people that really love what they do. I think that energy and passion is going to carry over to our program. These guys are an extension of me and I believe they'll go out and do a great job and put a good impression out to Campbell University," said first year Head Coach Greg Goff.

Justin Haire is no stranger to a winning program. As an assistant coach, Haire guided teams that set school records for wins in three of the past four seasons (Sterling College 2004: 37, Ouachita Baptist University 2006: 31, OBU 2007: 50). In the past three years as an assistant under Head Coach Scott Norwood, Haire helped lead NCAA Division II Ouachita Baptist University to a 107-61 win-loss record. Haire, Coach Goff's former Gulf South Conference opponent, led an OBU team that ranked in the nation's top 20 in team batting average (19th), team earned run average (11th), and team fielding percentage (13th), to a 50-10 record and a Gulf South Conference West Division Championship.

While at OBU, Haire recruited a GSC West Player of the Year, a South Central Region Player of the Year, a first team All-American, two third team All-Americans and 18 All-GSC players.

"I feel very lucky and blessed to be here at Campbell," said Coach Haire. "Competing against Coach Goff the last three years we've had a chance to build a good relationship and I feel extremely excited about the opportunity to come to Campbell to compete at the highest level and get this program turned around. We feel like all the elements to have a successful program are here. We have the support of a great administration and a young energetic staff. I think that the sky is the limit for this program."

Prior to his years at OBU, Haire spent one year as the pitching coach at Sterling College. In 2004 the Warriors boasted a 37-18 record, and won both the KCAC ERA title (3.01) and KCAC tournament championship.

As a player, Haire was a member of the 2001 MAC East Division Champions at Bowling Green State University. Haire batted .350 and was pivotal in the Falcon's success, which led the nation in team batting average (.360). After two seasons at BGSU, Haire went on to play for Coach Gary Vaught at the University of Indianapolis. In 2003 Haire led the Greyhounds to the North Central Region Finals.

Haire graduated from Henderson State University in 2007 with a Bachelor's of Arts in History.

Blackwell spent the past three seasons with Coach Goff at the University of Montevallo, where he served as the pitching and strength and conditioning coach. In 2007, Blackwell helped lead UM to a school record 47 wins, while finishing second in both the South Central Regional and the GSC. He also was vital in the success of the 2006 squad, as they finished the season 43-18 while capturing UM's first ever South Central Regional Championship, which proved to be the best finish in school history (third in the nation).

In his three year stint at UM, Blackwell played a pivotal role in the development of two GSC Players of the Year, a GSC Freshman of the Year, three All-Americans, five All-Region players, 16 All-Conference players, one 23^rd round draft pick (J. Pruitt, Oakland A's) and helped three players sign independent league contracts.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Coach Goff again," said Coach Blackwell. "I had a year to play with him and the last three years coaching with him have been a blessing to my wife and I. I'm looking forward to the challenge here and getting this program turned around. Were really excited and blessed that God's given us the opportunity to be here and have that opportunity to win a championship at Campbell University."

In addition to his experience as a coach, Blackwell is a two year letter winner for the University of Montevallo Falcons, and spent the previous two years pitching for Central Alabama Community College. In two years of competition for the UM, Blackwell compiled 35 appearances while starting 29 games.

A 2004 graduate of the University of Montevallo, Blackwell holds a B.S. degree in Kinesiology and continued his education at UM where he acquired a Master's of Education in the summer of 2006. He is married to Brandi Roberts Blackwell of Geraldine, Al.

In addition to Haire and Blackwell, Coach Goff has added John Caddell, who will serve as the Fighting Camels volunteer assistant. Caddell, a native of Apex, N.C., comes fresh off an impressive playing career at USC Upstate. Caddell, a four year letterman for Coach Matt Fincher, owns career records in hits (241), runs scored (181), walks (162), games played (216) and at-bats (817). Caddell played for the St. Cloud River Bats in the Northwoods Summer League as well as the Kernersville Bulldogs in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League.

A 2007 graduate of USC-Upstate, Caddell earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration.