Maurice “Mo” Blakeney, one of Elon University’s all-time greatest overall athletes and considered one of the top hitting instructors in the southeastern United States, serves as Proehlific Park’s Director of Baseball Instruction.

Blakeney played and coached on the professional level for more than 10 years. “Mo” uses that experience in helping young baseball players develop and grow in all areas of the game.

After graduating from A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, Blakeney attended Elon, where he was a gifted standout performer in both baseball and football. A four-year starter at quarterback for the Phoenix, he was the 1992 Freshman of the Year.

Elon University recently elected Blakeney to its Sports Hall of Fame.
 
Blakeney was drafted in the 23rd round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft by the Montreal Expos. He played in the Expos organization for five years, from 1995 to 1999, before taking a position as hitting instructor in the Gulf Coast League in 1999 and 2000.

In 2001, Blakeney served as hitting coach in the Florida State League and was outfield coach in spring training camp.

A year later, Blakeney returned to his roots, taking the position of head hitting instructor at the Greensboro Batting Center from 2002-06. He currently works as a physical education instructor at Wesleyan Christian Academy.