12U FREEDOM BASEBALL
Players
Coaches
Jay Smith
Head Coach
Jay has been coaching youth baseball since 1998 when he volunteered at Lillington Parks and Recreation. In 2012, his 15U Lillington team went on to win the Dixie State Championship and represented NC in the Dixie World Series. During his coaching career Jay has coached multiple kids that went on to play collegiate baseball. During college Jay served as student manager for baseball teams at Wake Forest and Campbell University. He has also coached basketball and soccer at the parks and recreation level. He is a member of American Baseball Coaches Association.
Bradley Stancil
Bradley brings a wealth of knowledge from his collegiate playing days at UNC-Pembroke and Campbell University. Bradley also coaches basketball in the McGee’s Crossroad Youth Association.
Brandon Shipwash
A former high school baseball star at Clayton High School, Brandon went on to pitch at N.C. State University. Brandon has been involved with the Freedom 12u team since its inception. Brandon is also highly involved in his daughter’s competitive barrel racing.
Glenn Johnson
Glenn resides in Four Oaks and is active in coaching baseball and basketball in the local parks and recreation programs. In 2019, Glenn’s South Johnson All-Star team went on win the 10U Tar Heel Leagues State Championship. He was also an assistant for 2017 South Johnson team that won Tar Heel League State Championship.