Meet Head Coach Derrick Peterson

Derrick is a Toledo native and attended Start High School where he helped lead the Spartans to the 2000 State Championship, being named MVP of the state tournament, as well as City League and district player of the year and being named to the Mizuno All-Ohio Team. Derrick left Start High School as the Spartans all time batting average leader and had a 23-2 record as a starting pitcher.

After high school, Derrick was a 4-year starter at Division 1 Eastern Michigan University, where he had starts primarily at 3rd base, but also 1st base, 2nd base, and shortstop. Derrick also had 10 starts as a pitcher. Derrick helped EMU to the 2023 MAC championship and a birth in the NCAA tournament. Derrick was named Co-newcomer of the year as a Freshman in 2001, team MVP in 2003, and co-MVP in 2004, as well as being named to the MAC all-tournament team in 2003 and 2004 and second team all conference in 2004. Derrick left EMU as the career leader in RBIs and hits, and was second all time in home runs, doubles, runs, and walks. Derrick is still the career and single season record holder for RBIs at Eastern!

After his college career, Derrick was selected in the 2004 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians. Derrick spent 2 years with the Cleveland organization across 3 minor league levels before a shoulder injury ultimately lead to the end of his playing days.

As a coach, Derrick has coached teams from 8U rec level to 18U elite travel level and high school varsity. Derrick takes his playing and coaching experience and passion and helps baseball and softball players advance their skills. Derrick focuses on individual mechanics, as well as the mental and emotional side of the game, leading to a complete athlete who succeeds on and off the fields with life skills learned and developed through the games of baseball and softball.

Meet Coach Brett Kuebler

Brett Kuebler is a former collegiate baseball player from Siena Heights University, where he was a four-year starter. Shortly after completing his college career, he transitioned into coaching and has continued to build a strong foundation in athlete development.

Coaching Experience

Brett has worked extensively with hitters, pitchers, and catchers across multiple levels of competition. His experience includes:

• Summer travel baseball teams
• Toledo American Legion Team
• High School Varsity program, where he currently serves as an assistant coach working closely with pitchers and catchers

Coaching Focus

Brett’s coaching philosophy centers on developing the complete athlete. His areas of focus include:

• Strengthening the mental game of baseball
• Improving mechanics for all positions
• Teaching pitch grips and enhancing accuracy
• Building confidence through structured, intentional training

Coaching Approach

Brett is passionate about teaching and supporting athletes both on and off the field. He believes in creating a positive, focused training environment that encourages growth, discipline, and self confidence.

Through his experience and commitment to player development, Brett helps athletes improve their skills, elevate their performance, and carry those improvements with them onto the diamond.

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