Manager - Cam Gross

The Danville Dans welcome Coach Cam Gross for his first season as the Field Manager for the Dans. He comes to us from IU Columbus, where he has helped the team achieve record breaking marks in wins, conference wins, along with several offensive records broken. His dynamic energy and wide-ranging coaching experience bring valuable insight to the Dans

Coach Gross served as Head Coach for the Tampa Blaze in the Florida Gulf Coast League where the Blaze captured the title of Regular Season Champions. He also served as the hitting coach at Westminster College (Fulton, MO) and at Inspiration Academy Post Grad in Bradenton, FL.

Cam launched his coaching career at the high school and travel baseball levels, with stints at Carmel High School and Pike High School, as well as with elite travel programs including Indiana Nitro and Canes Midwest. His ability to connect with players and develop talent has been evident throughout his coaching stops.

A former collegiate outfielder, Gross began his playing career at Ivy Tech Community College before completing his athletic and academic journey at Indiana University South Bend, earning a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.

Coach Gross has experience with the Prospect League, having played with the Kokomo Jackrabbits.

Coach Gross brings a player-first mentality, a deep understanding of offensive development, and a commitment to helping student-athletes grow on and off the field.

Welcome to Danville.

Pitching Coach - Jacob Ferguson

Jacob Ferguson returns to Danville for his second season as the Dans pitching coach.

He is currently in his second season as an assistant coach with the College of DuPage Chaparrals, where he coordinates all pitching staff concerns and recruiting.

He was previously head coach of the Islanders in the Pacific Coast Collegiate League (PCCL), where he led the team to a 2nd-place finish and handled all aspects of game-day management and individual player development.

His experience also includes prior coaching roles at Judson University, Trinity International University and New College, where he contributed to recruitment efforts, scouting reports, video analysis as well as pitchers’ individual development.

A native of Oswego, IL, Ferguson began his collegiate playing career at College of DuPage from 2018-2021 before transferring to Trinity International University from 2021-2023.

Assistant Coach - Justin Carinci

Justin Carinci, a native of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, has joined the Dans coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Carinci played in the Prospect league in the summer of 2023 as an all-star SS for the Cape Catfish.

Justin recently graduated with his masters in Business Administration from Tusculum University where he served as the graduate assistant baseball coach.

He started his collegiate baseball career at NJCAA D-I Highland Community College from 2020-2021, where he played in the outfield. He then played at NJCAA D-I Mineral Area College from 2021-2023.

In 2024, Carinci played at NCAA D-I Eastern Kentucky University where he played infield. During the fall of 2024, Carinci served as a graduate assistant at EKU. In spring 2025, he went back to play baseball at NCAA Division III Baldwin Wallace University.

Carinci earned his Associate of Arts from Mineral Area College in 2023 and later his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Kentucky in 2025.