Detroit Trailblazers Coaching Staff
The Detroit Trailblazers coaching staff includes former college baseball players. Our staff will provide you with the necessary tools and skills to help you succeed at the next level
ZACK BYRON
18u Head Baseball Coach
Club Director
College Playing Experience:
- Madonna University (2014-2016)
- Macomb College (2013-2014)
- Concordia University – Chicago (2012-2013)
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2018-Current)
- Bloomfield Hills High School (2016-Current)
- Metro Detroit Athletics (2018)
- Novi Heat (2017)
DERECK LEHMAN
17u Head Baseball Coach
Director of Player Development
College Playing Experience:
- Macomb College (2010-2011)
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2019-Current)
- Bishop Foley High School (2017-2018)
- Berkley Cubs Travel (2013-2018)
HANK DREFFS
16u Head Baseball Coach
Director of Marketing/Social Media
College Playing Experience:
- Central Michigan University Club (2012-2016)
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2018-Current)
Austin Bommarito
15u Head Baseball Coach
College Playing Experience:
- Central Michigan University Club (2012-2016)
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2020-Current)
MIKE KRUSE
18u Assistant Baseball Coach
Recruiting Director
College Playing Experience:
- Macomb College (2011-2014)
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2018-Current)
- Novi High School (2015-2016; 2017-Current)
- Novi Heat (2017)
- Prospects Baseball Club (2013-2016)
- Chippewa Valley High School (2014-2015)
ERIC BYRON
18u Assistant Baseball Coach
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2018-Current)
- Metro Detroit Athletics (2018)
- Michigan Mustangs (2010)
- Dexter High School (2009-2010)
- Michigan Renegades (2009)
CHASE BOWLDER
17u Assistant Baseball Coach
Playing Experience:
- Schoolcraft College (Current)
Steven Boucher
16u Assistant Baseball Coach
Coaching Experience:
- Detroit Trailblazers (2020-Current)
Brandon Grodman
15u Assistant Baseball Coach
