Erik Lemley was promoted to the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations in February 2020 after previously serving for more than two years as the Coordinator of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development.
A 2006 graduate of UVA Wise, Lemley was a four-year letterman for the UVA Wise baseball program. He returned to the college in 2008 as a hitting, catchers and outfielders coach and recruiting coordinator for UVA Wise baseball until 2017 when he was named the Coordinator of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development.
In his role as the Coordinator of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development, he oversaw academic progress for over 250 student-athletes encompassing thirteen varsity sports while providing programming to ensure the personal development of each student-athlete. Within his duties, he also served as the athletics department liaison to the academic programs, financial aid office, admissions office, registrars office and academic advising and retention office. As well, Lemley teaches at the college as an adjunct physical education and freshman seminar instructor.
“As Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, Erik’s primary focus will be NCAA and SAC compliance. He will also serve as the liaison for financial aid and admissions,” added Dr. Rainey.
During his time on staff with the UVA Wise baseball program, Lemley’s responsibilities included coordinating travel arrangements, purchasing team apparel and equipment, and managing both the operating and scholarship budgets.
Prior to his return to UVA Wise, Lemley spent one year as a hitting coach and three seasons as the head coach and pitching coach for the Aldie Senators of the Valley Baseball League, a member league of the NCAA sanctioned National Alliance of Collegiate Summer Baseball, in Aldie, Virginia. With the Senators, Lemley managed practices and personnel decisions and provided an opportunity for players to showcase their skills for Major League Baseball scouts.
Lemley was the assistant coach and catching instructor for the Mid-Atlantic Mets, a Mid-Atlantic Red Sox Summer Showcase Organization, in Chantilly, Virginia, from 2008 to 2010. In this capacity, he assisted with mechanic and skill development as well as the recruiting process.
Lemley spent two years at Notre Dame Catholic Academy in Middleburg, Virginia where he worked as the assistant baseball coach from 2006-2007 before becoming the head baseball coach for the 2007-2008 season. During his first year with the program, the team posted a 32-4 record en route to becoming the VISBA state champions. While at the academy, his workload included planning workout schedules and study halls for players as well as working closely with administration to ensure the eligibility of student-athletes and their opportunities to play at the collegiate level.
Lemley recently received his masters degree in sports administration from Arkansas State University and also holds a bachelors degree in history from UVA Wise. He and his wife, Amanda (UVA Wise ’09), along with their two children, Delilah (5) and Scarlett (2), reside in nearby Norton, Virginia.
