A Louisiana native and respected recruiter and proponent of player development, Ford Pemberton was named the 13th head baseball coach at ULM in June 2025. Known for his passion, relentless recruiting, and strong ties with high school and JUCO programs, Pemberton is committed to building a championship team that Northeast Louisiana can be proud of. Prior to ULM, he served as hitting coach and recruiting coordinator at Memphis and Southeastern Louisiana, where his teams excelled in power hitting, speed, and defense.