Hitting, Catching, Fielding, Pitching, Speed and Agility
A native of Hull, Québec, Pete (Pierre-Luc) has 21 years of professional baseball experience. In high school, he played baseball with the Academy of Baseball Canada (ABC) in Montreal. At age 17, he represented his country for the first time on the 18 and under Junior National Team. Pete’s professional career began in 1995 when he was drafted by the Montréal Expos. He made his Major League debut in 2003 as a catcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Pete had the humbling opportunity to represent Canada again in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and in the first World Baseball Classic, held in 2006. He also played at the Major League level for the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies.
Throughout his career Pete played in multiple countries including Venezuela, The Dominican Republic, Mexico, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan. In 2013 he began managing a professional team in the CanAm League and won his first championship as a manager in 2015.
Pete now resides in Portage, MI with his wife, Cara, and their two young sons.
Alyssa started her softball career at Eastwood Little League. Afterward, she played, where she was on varsity for 4 years and played for a few local travel ball organizations. Alyssa attended Galesburg-Augusta High School where she was on varsity as starting catcher and batted third for the Rams (freshman).
While at Galesburg, Alyssa accomplished:
All-KVA catcher 4 years
All-District Catcher 4 years
All-Region Catcher 4 years
All-State Division 3 2008, 2009 and 2010
All-Area Team 2010
Played in District 2 World Series (09 Champs)
2008 Class C State Champions
Career Statistics
Played in 154 games
222 hits in 493 at bats
.450 batting average.
Scored 123 runs and batted in 190 runs.
101 of 222 hits were for extra bases-72 doubles, 13 triples, 16 HR.
Set the state extra base-double record
On Base Percentage of .546
Full Ride Scholarship to University of Toledo.
Played for the Chicago Beverly Bandits.
Alyssa started her coaching ambitions in 2014 at Portage Northern High School, while also giving private hitting and catching lessons.
Currently, Alyssa resides in Vicksburg, Michigan with her husband, James, and three children, Jaxon, Jayne, and Joleigh.
Alyssa is the Director of Administration here at B45 Academy and coaches our 9U Michigan team.
Andy is entering his third year as a catching trainer at B45. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 2003 and finished his Masters degree in 2009. He is currently a teacher at Portage Central High School and is also serving as the B45 Baseball Director, an 11U Head Coach, and a catching trainer.
Andy has been coaching at the high school level for 20 years in a variety of states. Accomplishments include being part of numerous championship staffs, including serving as lead assistant for the 2010 1A Arizona State Champions.
Notable Experiences: Michigan:
East Kentwood High School - 2008-2009 - Program catchers
Harper Creek High School - 2013-2015
- District Champions 2013-2014 - Varsity assistant/program catchers
- District and Regional Champions 2014 - Varsity assistant/program catchers Portage Central High School - 2016-2018
- SWAC West Champions - 2016 - Varsity assistant/program catchers
- District Champions - 2017 - Varsity assistant/program catchers
- 9th grade Head coach - 2018 Arizona: Gila Bend High School - 2010, 2011
Arizona 1A State Champions - 2010 - Varsity lead assistant coach
Arizona 1A State Semifinalists - 2011 - Varsity lead assistant coach
Youngker High School - 2012 - Program catchers, 9th grade Head Coach Next Level Performance - 2019-2020
Baseball instructor -Camps and Clinics
Paul played College baseball at Western Michigan and was named to the 3rd Team All American team as a outfielder in 1981.
Paul signed as a pitcher with the Chicago White Sox in 1982, playing for 7 years, reaching Triple A.
In 1989, Paul took the pitching coach job at Western Michigan.
Paul Moved on to an administrative Job in 1991, Head coaching job for Portage Central in 2002 winning a state championship. The Mustangs lost in 3 semifinals and had a record of 375 - 75.
Paul retired in 2013 and is currently assisting at Portage Central and Instructing with us at B45 Academy.
A native of Portage, Michigan, Mickey has a wealth of knowledge and experience of not only high-level baseball, but high-level athletics in general.
In high school, he achieved All-State honors for Defensive Back at Portage Central High School, leading the state in interceptions with 12 in 2013. He was awarded Honorable Mention All-Conference honors for baseball in 2014 as well. Mickey then attended Kalamazoo College to play Defensive Back and KR/PR. He played 2 years, 2014 and 2015.
Mickey then transferred down to Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio, where he finished out his collegiate athletic career playing 3 years of Division 2 baseball. He finished with a .322 batting average in his final year at Urbana.
Upon graduation, Mickey accepted a position as a lead hitting instructor and a coach at B45 Academy in 2019.
Mickey also earned All-Tournament Team recognition during the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series in 2018 and again in 2023.
Savanna Disbrow graduated from Gull Lake high school in 2021 where she earned All-Division, All-District, All Regional, and Academic All-State honors her senior year.
Savanna has several years of experience under her belt being a Pitcher/Utility most of her career. After earning her associates degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, she is now a Junior at Davenport University studying Sport Management and continuing her softball career. Savanna is so excited to connect with athletes, mentor them, and get them one step closer to their goals!
NASM-CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
NSPA-CSPA
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Speed and Agility Coach
PN1
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
Billy has worked as a Personal Trainer for Bronson Athletic Club for the past 4 years. He has trained all ages, from youth athletes, the general population, 60+, to Natural Bodybuilders. I coach nutrition and training online as well.
Personally, Billy has earned a Pro Card in 3 Drug-Free Natural Bodybuilding organizations. (IPE, OCB, Natty Revolution)
