Beau Polvorosa | Head Coach

A former collegiate (Gateway Community College and San Diego Christian College) and high school (Horizon) player. He played was a left-handed pitcher and outfielder.

  • 2022-2023 Region Champions

  • AZ Preps 5A Northeast Valley Region Coach of the Year (2022-23)

  • AZ Preps 5A Northeast Valley Region Coach of the Year (2021-22)

  • 5A North All-Star Coach (2022)

  • PVUSD Coach of the Year (2021-22)

  • PVUSD Coach of the Year (2020-21)

  • Arizona Baseball Coaches Association 5A South Academic All-Star Coach (2021)

  • AZ Preps 4A Black Canyon Region Coach of the Year (2017-18)

Pete Hartman

Drafted in 9th round by Texas Rangers in 1993. Played with several different organizations throughout his career including playing overseas. Was part of the 2001 World Series Champion Az Diamondbacks organization in Double A. Pitched in Triple A for over 5 years including pitching in Mexico, Taiwan, Italy, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic. Was part of the 2006 Caribbean Series Championship team (Las Aguilas de Cibao of Dominican). Prior coaching experience includes Notre Dame Preparatory College, North Canyon High School, and Pinnacle High School.

Pete Crimando

Pete is entering his 24th year as the Head Coach for the Freshman Team. He played baseball and wrestled in high school. He had always coached his eldest son’s baseball teams from the time he was in t-ball through high school. After helping coach his son’s Horizon summer ball team in 2001, he was offered the Freshman Head Coach position by Coach Kibler. Pete also enjoys playing ice hockey in adult leagues.

Justin Miller

Played in the MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals (World Series Champion), and St. Louis Cardinals. Miller graduated from Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, California, and played college baseball for Bakersfield College and Fresno State University. He was a member of the 2008 College World Series-champion Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team. The Texas Rangers drafted Miller in the 16th round (483rd overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.

Rich Tomey

Was the Salpointe Catholic High School baseball team MVP (1988 and 1989), while becoming a Southern Arizona High School All-City and All-Star Game team member. He went on to play baseball as a RHP for 2 years at Pima Community College, followed by 2 years at the University of Arizona where he contributed to the Pac-10 Conference Championship team (1992). Rich also played one year of professional baseball in the Northeast League (A).

After working in front office positions for the AZ Diamondbacks and AZ Cardinals, he became the Executive Director for PCA-Arizona (Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)). Their mission is to be a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture in all communities across the U.S.

David Fladhammer

Began coaching 25+ years ago, in Little League (with Coach Crimando!) and other competitive club leagues. His teams won a Junior PV North Little League State Title and a Western Regional Championship in Pony League. His passion for coaching started 18 years ago when he was challenged to take on high school as a pitching and batting coach.

Brian Issitt

Earned 1st Team All-State honors in football and baseball, while also being drafted by the MLB Houston Astros. Played DI at Holy Cross, where he earned 1st Team All-Patriot League Baseball award honor. Finished his collegiate career at Central Michigan University, where he earned 1st Team All-Mid-American Conference award honors.

Luke Peevyhouse

Former collegiate player at Pacific University of Oregon. Previous high school coaching experience at Jesuit HS (Portland, OR) including Freshman and JV Head Coach, Varsity Hitting Coach. During his tenure, he was a part of a State Championship win and runner-up State Championship finish.

Andrew Bernstein

Andrew caught at Horizon High School and is now serving as the Varsity Catching Coach. He was a member of the 2022 and 2023 State Semifinal teams and played club baseball for Swarm Red Elite. He has three years of club baseball coaching experience. He coached at all age levels for Swarm and Swarm Red Elite and assisted in running their camps. Andrew has honed his skills under the guidance of experts in the Dominican Republic and Todd Coburn, 'The Catching Guy.' He has become one of Arizona’s top private catching instructors.