Omaha vice chancellor/director of athletics Adrian Dowell announced Monday the appointment of Rob Fournier as the seventh head coach in Maverick Baseball history.
Fournier joins Omaha after four seasons as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with Western Kentucky.
“Rob Fournier is a proven winner, an elite recruiter and one of the most respected baseball minds in the country,” Dowell said. “Throughout our search, we were looking for a coach who could build a championship-caliber program with a track record of identifying and developing student-athletes at a high level, to capitalize on the momentum and strategic resources surrounding Omaha Athletics. Rob checked every box.”
Dowell continued, “His reputation speaks for itself: more than 1,100 wins, hall of fame recognition, championship success and national connections. Most importantly, he brings the leadership, vision and competitive edge necessary to elevate Maverick Baseball.”
A renowned recruiter and offensive mind, Fournier posted two nationally recognized recruiting classes for the Hilltoppers (2024 and 2026), including the signing of six top-ranked junior college prospects in 2024. Over the last three seasons, WKU posted a 112-63 (.640) record, highlighted by the team’s 2025 CUSA Championship, the first in program history, and fifth NCAA tournament appearance.
“I am grateful to Chancellor (Joanne) Li and Adrian Dowell for their trust and the opportunity to lead Omaha Baseball,” Fournier said. “This program has a rich tradition both at UNO and in a city that lives and breathes the game, and I am committed to building a championship culture centered on developing talent and helping our student-athletes reach their full potential. I am excited to partner with Maverick fans as we write the next chapter of Omaha Baseball together.”
The Ojai, Calif. native spent 26 seasons as the head coach at Wabash Valley College (WVC) prior to arriving at WKU. During his tenure, the Warriors totaled 1,109 victories, capturing 16 Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) championships. His teams rattled off 26 consecutive winning seasons, recording at least 30 wins in each campaign while collecting 17 total 40-plus-win seasons. Wabash totaled 50 or more wins in eight seasons and in his last three years as head coach, the team had the best record in the country, going a combined 129-16 (.890).
Fournier’s teams made two NJCAA Division I World Series appearances, earning a third-place finish in 2017 and fourth-place finish in 2022. As a result of his success at WVC, Fournier won 14 GRAC Coach of the Year awards and was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2022.
Fournier will formally be introduced during a press conference on a date to be determined.
