Our seasoned staff have experience in almost every aspect and level of baseball. Among our full time staff, we often have professional guest trainers, speakers, and leaders come in to work with our athletes.

OUR STAFF


  • Corey is the founder and owner of P27 Baseball Academy. Corey Warner grew up in Lexington, SC with a love for baseball. After playing in his youth, he advanced to play at WK Timberwolves. Corey played at USC Aiken and Catawba Valley Community College, then landed at Toccoa Falls College. There he won 3 consecutive National Championships along with winning the World Series MVP in 2012. Corey gained his personal training certification after college and spent years coaching baseball for all age groups in the community. After years of dreaming and prayer, Corey opened P27 Baseball Academy in 2018.

    Corey has four children with his wife, Sally. Between enjoying time with his family and coaching, Corey owns and operates Bodyshop Athletics of Lexington, a full service fitness center, and Bodyshop Baseball, a summer development league.

  • Zack Warner grew up in Lexington where he played at Brooklyn Cacye High School. He was blessed enough to win a class AAA high school championship his freshman year.

    He then went on to play college ball at Toccoa Falls College where he won two National Championships and back to back All American honors. God then pulled Zack closer to home to Francis Marion University where he finished his career.

    Zack resides in Lexington with his wife Missy and their dog Jacks. He can typically be found cruising his boat on Lake Murray.

  • Rube began his baseball career playing two years at CCAC South Junior College in Pittsburgh, PA, where he earned All-American honors as a sophomore. He went on to play two years at USC Aiken under Coach Gary Gilmore while completing his degree in Business Administration. Following college, he played professionally for two seasons in the Independent North Atlantic League with the Niagara Falls Mallards and Nashua Hawks.

    With over 20 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels, Rube has built a career dedicated to developing players and growing the game. He is married to Marni, and together they have a son, Logan.

  • Clark is a Greenville, SC native and grew up the son of a seasoned baseball coach. Clark was a dual sport athlete and continued his baseball career from high school to playing for University of South Carolina during 2014-2016. He continued his college career to North Greenville University in 2016. There he was drafted in the 22nd round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians. Clark played 7 seasons with Cleveland all the way up to the AA level.

    He joined P27 after retiring from his professional playing career and entering his coaching career. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our academy as an outfield and hitting coach.

    Outside of the academy, Clark can be found enjoying his time with his wife and three young children, playing golf, or gardening.

  • Originally from Anderson SC, Garret graduated with a degree in Parks Recreation Tourism Management and a minor in athletic leadership. 

    Garret played baseball for Clemson University from 2013 - 2016 and Lander University during the 2017 season. After graduating, Garret began coaching at Longwood University in 2018-2019, Union College in the fall of 2019, and Lincoln Memorial University during 2019-2022.

    Garrett joined P27 in 2022 and has been a huge asset ever since. Outside of the Academy, Garrett enjoys spending time with his wife Carly and their German Shepard, Daisy. He enjoys playing golf, being outside in nature, cooking, and traveling the country.

  • Simms was a member of the first-ever P27 team and is an alumnus of Charleston Southern University and Flagler College. He now serves as a full-time firefighter for Lexington County and manages Bodyshop Gym. His mother, Tina Owens, is also on staff at P27.Dawn is originally from Florida, but has lived in SC for 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida (die hard Gator fan!) and a Masters degree in Divinity from Lipscomb University in Nashville.

    Dawn has 3 adult children, all of whom played high school sports, and one who went on to play NCAA D2 baseball. On the weekends she likes to take her golden retriever to hike in the mountains. Her favorite place in the world to be is the beach, so during breaks you will find Dawn back in Florida or visiting her daughter in California.

  • Dawn is the Director of Academics at P27. Dawn sets up and facilitates the online education at P27 Academy (9-12th grade and post grad), monitors progress, records grades and attendance, communicates with teachers, counselors, and parents, collaborates with current and potential coaches, provides HS graduation and NCAA eligibility advisement, organize events such as Graduation, SAT Prep, and Senior Day.

    Dawn is originally from Florida, but has lived in SC for 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida (die hard Gator fan!) and a Masters degree in Divinity from Lipscomb University in Nashville.

    Dawn has 3 adult children, all of whom played high school sports, and one who went on to play NCAA D2 baseball. On the weekends she likes to take her golden retriever to hike in the mountains. Her favorite place in the world to be is the beach, so during breaks you will find Dawn back in Florida or visiting her daughter in California.

  • Mitch takes his sports physical therapy practice to heart, being an avid fitness enthusiast for the past 20 years. Starting his baseball career at age 10, he continued to play through high school alongside competitive swimming. During sports, he built his foundation (and personal injury history) to later specialize in overhead athletes as a PT. He majored in Exercise Physiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at East Carolina University. Following that, he completed a competitive Sports Physical Therapy Residency to specialize in Overhead Athletes. He has recently directed his personal efforts on training Ironman triathlons to push the limits of fitness. He has a long history of weight lifting, functional fitness, and endurance sports, but more importantly shares a passion to stay pain free and optimize performance for our athletes. He and his wife, Carrie Ann, enjoy traveling, working out, and making special appearances with their dog, Gryff, for the P27 boys.

  • Tina grew up in Texas but has called South Carolina home for the past 28 years. She is married and the proud mother of two boys. Her oldest, Simms, is a P27 alumnus and now serves as a Lexington County fireman while also working with P27 on his days off.

    Tina has been part of P27 from the very beginning and officially joined the staff in the spring of 2021. Her responsibilities include overseeing the boys’ apartments, caring for them when they are sick, and coordinating academy service projects and events.

    Having run a boys’ home with her husband for several years, Tina’s life has always revolved around mentoring young men. She is passionate about cultivating the next generation and considers it a blessing to walk alongside the P27 boys.

    On a day with no other obligations, Tina is happiest spending time with her family and baking treats to share with the boys.

  • Caroline, a Lexington native, graduated from Lexington High School in the class of 2021. After high school, she then went on to pursue a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management and a minor in Sports Media from the University of South Carolina. She graduated in May of 2025.

    During her last semester of college, Caroline began to help P27 as their photographer during the 2025 season. After graduating and completing her final summer traveling with Canes National, she took on a full time position at P27 being in charge of all of the marketing.

    Outside of the office, she can typically be found with her dog, Max!

  • Chandler graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 2019 with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Chemistry. A standout power hitter, he set both the single-season and career home run records at GWU. After college, he spent six seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, advancing to Triple-A and becoming the all-time home run leader for the Springfield Cardinals (AA). Notably, he is one of only two players in professional baseball history to hit for the home run cycle. This is Chandlers 1sst year at P27!