Our Staff

Coach "Yelton" (Drew Yelton)

Current collegiate pitcher (College of Charleston, now Cleveland Community College). Offers pitching lessons focused on mobility, Strike Percentage, Velo, throwing programs, J-Band Stretches, plyo routines, and stretching/mobility. Works with all ages.

Danny Fraga (Daniel Fraga)

Former Middle Infielder from Miami, FL. 3 years of independent professional baseball experience. Coached at Barbara Goleman HS, Polk County HS, CVCC (All American, BA .443, 2012). Inducted into CVCC Hall of Fame (2020). Played with Florence Freedom and Frontier League (2x All Star 2015, 2017). Offers baseball and softball training (agility, hitting, fielding) and directs facility operations.

Coach "Feems" (Alex Feemster)

Ashburn, VA native. 9x varsity letterman at Broad Run HS. Baseball scholarship to Alcorn State, attended Appalachian State and UVA-Wise. Began coaching Dec '12 at REPLAY Sports N' Training. Former Director of Baseball and President of Replay Rangers Academy. Founded Blue Chip Baseball Academy (Nov '21). Now based in Forest City, NC.

Coach Sam (Sam Carpenter)

Former two-sport athlete and Player of the Year at CHASE High School (2011). Played four years of collegiate softball at East Tennessee State University (3.0 GPA). Currently teaches Middle School PE and Health at CHASE Middle School and coaches softball/volleyball/track. 10+ years coaching experience. Offers hitting, fielding, base running, agility, and mental game instruction at The PEAK.

Coach "Dillon" (Dillon Phillips)

Pitched collegiately at Walters State and UNC Charlotte. Focused on developing players and teaching proper mechanics and arm care. Offers pitching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Mason"

Grew up in Rutherford County. Coached by former East Carolina player Coach Reynolds and ex-Atlanta Brave Terry Wright. At East Rutherford HS: 23-5 record, 168 IP, 213 Ks, five playoff wins. At Tusculum University: pitched in Coastal Plain League with Forest City Owls (4.05 ERA). True Sophomore stats: 21 appearances, 2-1, 2 saves, 22 Ks in 30.1 IP.

Coach "Devin"

Right-handed pitcher from Gardner Webb University. Offers pitching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Carter" (Merik Carter)

Shortstop and centerfielder at Gardner Webb University. Recently played in the MLB Draft League. D2 All Region, All Conference, and All American.

Business Assistant "Yami"

PEAK's overall Business Assistant from Santa Fe, NM. Associate degrees in business and cosmetology ("Summa Cum Lade"). Background in fire department volunteering and wildlife nature facility. Skilled in first aid, graphic design, and more. Passionate about domestic violence and mental health awareness. Self-described nerd who loves nostalgia, anime, crafting, and gaming.

Coach "Corter" (Andrew Cortor)

Catcher at Concord University. Graduated from Chase High School as a four-year varsity starter with three All-Conference selections. Offers catching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Kevin" (Kevin Gonzalez)

Bilingual (English/Spanish), born in Miami, raised in Forest City, NC. Won state championship at East Rutherford HS (2016). Played Juco at Catawba Valley CC and Caldwell CC, then William Peace University (batting avg .300). Played 1 year with Forest City Owls (Coastal Plain League). Currently plays Semi-Pro. Offers lessons from hitting to outfield at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Nate" (Nate Ellenburg)

Owner and founder of Peak Performance Vault. Young entrepreneur focused on growing youth sports in Rutherford County. Played collegiately at Gardner-Webb University and worked for Perfect Game USA as a scout.

Coach Hayley

Starting pitcher for 5 years at Limestone University (graduated 2023). Current RS Central High School softball coach. Offers 30-minute pitching lessons for $35. Contact: haley13white@gmail.com / (828) 289-1007. Schedule fluctuates in spring due to HS softball.

Coach "Rawlings" (Burton Rawlings)

Pitcher at Gardner-Webb University. Lifelong baseball player with a passion for teaching. Recently played in the MLB Draft Appalachian League.

Coach "Tripp" (George Triplett)

RS Central graduate. 2x Conference Pitcher of the Year, member of 2A State Championship runner-up squad. Three years of collegiate baseball (70+ innings). Offers pitching lessons and routines focused on player performance and longevity.

Coach "Lani" (Lani Warren)

Rutherford County native. Catcher on the softball team at Lenoir-Rhyne University (sophomore). Two successful seasons: regional championship (2024), Division II World Series final four (2024), conference tournament wins (2024 & 2025), first team All-SAC (both years), All-Tournament Team (both years), second team All-Southeast Region (sophomore year).

Coach "Drew" (Drew Ripepi)

Played in the ACC freshman year, junior college in TX sophomore year, then Gardner-Webb. 2x Power Showcase world champion in high school (501 ft HR at age 15). Has played with and against current MLB players.

Coach "Yelton" (Drew Yelton)

Current collegiate pitcher (College of Charleston, now Cleveland Community College). Offers pitching lessons focused on mobility, Strike Percentage, Velo, throwing programs, J-Band Stretches, plyo routines, and stretching/mobility. Works with all ages.

Coach "Corter" (Andrew Cortor)

Catcher at Concord University. Graduated from Chase High School as a four-year varsity starter with three All-Conference selections. Offers catching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Danny Fraga (Daniel Fraga)

Former Middle Infielder from Miami, FL. 3 years of independent professional baseball experience. Coached at Barbara Goleman HS, Polk County HS, CVCC (All American, BA .443, 2012). Inducted into CVCC Hall of Fame (2020). Played with Florence Freedom and Frontier League (2x All Star 2015, 2017). Offers baseball and softball training (agility, hitting, fielding) and directs facility operations.

Coach "Kevin" (Kevin Gonzalez)

Bilingual (English/Spanish), born in Miami, raised in Forest City, NC. Won state championship at East Rutherford HS (2016). Played Juco at Catawba Valley CC and Caldwell CC, then William Peace University (batting avg .300). Played 1 year with Forest City Owls (Coastal Plain League). Currently plays Semi-Pro. Offers lessons from hitting to outfield at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Feems" (Alex Feemster)

Ashburn, VA native. 9x varsity letterman at Broad Run HS. Baseball scholarship to Alcorn State, attended Appalachian State and UVA-Wise. Began coaching Dec '12 at REPLAY Sports N' Training. Former Director of Baseball and President of Replay Rangers Academy. Founded Blue Chip Baseball Academy (Nov '21). Now based in Forest City, NC.

Coach "Nate" (Nate Ellenburg)

Owner and founder of Peak Performance Vault. Young entrepreneur focused on growing youth sports in Rutherford County. Played collegiately at Gardner-Webb University and worked for Perfect Game USA as a scout.

Coach Sam (Sam Carpenter)

Former two-sport athlete and Player of the Year at CHASE High School (2011). Played four years of collegiate softball at East Tennessee State University (3.0 GPA). Currently teaches Middle School PE and Health at CHASE Middle School and coaches softball/volleyball/track. 10+ years coaching experience. Offers hitting, fielding, base running, agility, and mental game instruction at The PEAK.

Coach Hayley

Starting pitcher for 5 years at Limestone University (graduated 2023). Current RS Central High School softball coach. Offers 30-minute pitching lessons for $35. Contact: haley13white@gmail.com / (828) 289-1007. Schedule fluctuates in spring due to HS softball.

Coach "Dillon" (Dillon Phillips)

Pitched collegiately at Walters State and UNC Charlotte. Focused on developing players and teaching proper mechanics and arm care. Offers pitching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Rawlings" (Burton Rawlings)

Pitcher at Gardner-Webb University. Lifelong baseball player with a passion for teaching. Recently played in the MLB Draft Appalachian League.

Coach "Mason"

Grew up in Rutherford County. Coached by former East Carolina player Coach Reynolds and ex-Atlanta Brave Terry Wright. At East Rutherford HS: 23-5 record, 168 IP, 213 Ks, five playoff wins. At Tusculum University: pitched in Coastal Plain League with Forest City Owls (4.05 ERA). True Sophomore stats: 21 appearances, 2-1, 2 saves, 22 Ks in 30.1 IP.

Coach "Tripp" (George Triplett)

RS Central graduate. 2x Conference Pitcher of the Year, member of 2A State Championship runner-up squad. Three years of collegiate baseball (70+ innings). Offers pitching lessons and routines focused on player performance and longevity.

Coach "Devin"

Right-handed pitcher from Gardner Webb University. Offers pitching lessons at Peak Performance Vault.

Coach "Lani" (Lani Warren)

Rutherford County native. Catcher on the softball team at Lenoir-Rhyne University (sophomore). Two successful seasons: regional championship (2024), Division II World Series final four (2024), conference tournament wins (2024 & 2025), first team All-SAC (both years), All-Tournament Team (both years), second team All-Southeast Region (sophomore year).

Coach "Carter" (Merik Carter)

Shortstop and centerfielder at Gardner Webb University. Recently played in the MLB Draft League. D2 All Region, All Conference, and All American.

Coach "Drew" (Drew Ripepi)

Played in the ACC freshman year, junior college in TX sophomore year, then Gardner-Webb. 2x Power Showcase world champion in high school (501 ft HR at age 15). Has played with and against current MLB players.

Business Assistant "Yami"

PEAK's overall Business Assistant from Santa Fe, NM. Associate degrees in business and cosmetology ("Summa Cum Lade"). Background in fire department volunteering and wildlife nature facility. Skilled in first aid, graphic design, and more. Passionate about domestic violence and mental health awareness. Self-described nerd who loves nostalgia, anime, crafting, and gaming.