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Meet the Coach - Leo Saucier (207) 768-9421

Coach Leo Saucier returns to the baseball diamond after 3 years away from coaching; he was the pitching coach for the 2001 squad and Head baseball coach for 3 seasons from 2002 - 04. He has been teaching full time for the University since his arrival in the fall of 2000 and remains a full time instructor in the physical education department.

Coach Saucier played NCAA Div II baseball for Slippery Rock University (Pa.) from 1980-1982 but a shoulder injury ended his college pitching career in 1983. He ended up graduating Magna Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University (1983) in 3.5 years with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Health & Physical Education.

After college he entered the U.S. Navy and served 4 years as a medical corpsman, working in Naval Hospitals and with the 2^nd Marines, 2^nd Battalion; a
U. S. Marine Corps infantry unit. He began work on his Master's degree at Old Dominion University while stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia.

After receiving his honorable discharge in 1988 coach Saucier entered Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia were he completed his Master's of Education Degree in Physical Education (1992). While at Valdosta State, he was a graduate assistant in the human performance lab and a volunteer assistant with Valdosta State's baseball team. He worked closely with and learned from Coach Tommy Thomas; the all time NCAA Div. II baseball leader in wins for a coach (1,234).

Coach Saucier taught middle school Science and Physical Education in Georgia from 1991 - 1996 and also coached high school baseball and football, middle school football and track & field. At the same time he was an adjunct instructor for Valdosta State's physical education department, teaching undergraduate courses at night.

He was hired full time at Valdosta State University in the summer of 1996; he was the physical education department activity coordinator, a student teaching supervisor, and an instructor of physical education. He left Valdosta State for the University of New Mexico in 1999 to pursue a doctorate in physical education; he completed a successful year at UNM as a teaching assistant but decided to follow his desire to coach college baseball.

A native of Millinocket (Stearns H.S., 1980) coach Saucier returned home to Maine to take a one year teaching position at the University of Maine - Presque Isle and assist with coaching the baseball team. That assistant position became a head coaching position and has kept him here for 8 years as a full time instructor. "I am so happy to be back coaching, but first and foremost I am a teacher. The most important job I have is to help train successful teachers of physical education."

Coach Saucier is married and lives in Easton with his wife Vicki, their 2 cats, and 3 Labrador Retrievers. (link to Physical Education)

Brian Morrison - Student-Assistant Coach

Brain Morrison comes to UMaine Presque Isle from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a 5^th year student, finishing up his degree in Athletic Training. Prior to this season, Brian was a four-year standout on the UMPI baseball team. He received the Rookie of the Year award in 2004, the Most Valuable Player award in 2006 & 2007, and capped his career off by unanimously being voted as the Male Athlete of the Year for 2007.

Throughout his time at UMPI, Brian has enjoyed much success, both in Presque Isle and away. As a player, Brain was chosen by the Intercollegiate Baseball News as one of the top 3^rd basemen in all of Division III baseball. During the summer of 2006, he was selected to play for the USA Intercollegiate Division III Baseball team, which traveled to Europe to compete in the Belgium Open Tournament. This past summer of 2007, Brian played for the Truro Senior Bearcats in the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League.

Brian encompasses what it means to be a student-athlete; he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to this Owl team, and they are fortunate to have him as a student-assistant coach. "I have high expectations for this season; we have a talented group of returning players, who have gained a lot of experience from last year's season. I believe that our team chemistry is at the greatest that I have ever seen it since I began playing here, which will carry us into a winning season. As an assistant coach, I want learn and gain as much experience as I can, and I look forward to working with the team on various aspects of the game."

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