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developing a program for students who were suspended or expelled from school. “I would see teens standing on street corners during school hours, and I knew I wanted to get them to see their full potential,” he said. Peterson coached at Scott High, mentored students through UMADAOP and served as the dean of students at the Academy of Business and Technology for several years. While coaching at Scott High, Peterson became the school’s assistant athletic director. After the serving athletic director retired from his position, Peterson assumed the role that he’s now held for the past seven years. “I see what many of these students face every day, from challenges at home to ! nancial issues, and I want to pour into them. Our Black males especially, I try to make sure I’m helping lead
them so they can provide some of that support for their families,” Peterson said. While he’s an athletic director during school semesters, Peterson coaches volleyball and basketball at a local summer camp between school years. Working in Toledo allows him to frequently visit his parents and other family, whom he credits a large part of why he returned to Toledo after graduating college. His youngest son now attends Scott High School. “One of the biggest things I want to teach these students is that you can’t save time, so spend it wisely. With every second that passes, I can ! nd something to do that betters myself or the people around me,” Peterson said. " e 44-year-old coach, mentor and athletic director says the ful ! llment he ! nds in his work has him in no rush to retire.
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