OUR COACHES
Complete Athlete Coaches
Great coaches shape great athletes. At Complete Athlete, our coaches combines real experience, intentional teaching, and genuine mentorship to help every player elevate their game.
Gabe Kastenmeier
Owner / Pitching Coach
Coach Gabe grew up in the Blaine area where he attended and played baseball at Totino-Grace High School. As a pitcher, he holds state legion records for lowest earned run average and most wins. After attending Totino-Grace, Gabe played two years of junior college baseball at Anoka Ramsey. He then went on to play at one of the top Division 1 NAIA programs in the country at the University of Jamestown, and also played amateur baseball for the Coon Rapids Red Birds. Gabe brings all of the baseball knowledge he learned through the college level to today’s young players. When it comes to pitching, Gabe’s innate ability to analyze the little details is unmatched, and his passion for baseball is unmistakable. Gabe focuses on developing pitch movement as well as velocity for every player that trains at Complete Athlete.
John Carlson
Club Team Coordinator / Pitching Coach
John grew up in Blaine and played high school baseball at Spring Lake Park High School. He was a 3-year varsity starter as a pitcher and first baseman. During his senior year, he was a captain and received all-conference recognition as a pitcher. He is now attending the University of Minnesota, working towards his bachelor’s degree in marketing and data analytics. John has been active in coaching and training baseball for years. He has done multiple years of training with youth baseball players, and is currently a coach for the Spring Lake Park VFW baseball team. He has knowledge in all areas of the game but his main focus is on pitching with the players at Complete Athlete.
Joey Reinarts
Pitching & Hitting Coach
Coach Joey grew up in the Blaine area and attended Totino Grace high school. While there, he won a Gopher State Championship on 15AAA and took fourth in the Senior Classic state tournament during covid summer of 2020. After high school, he went on to play college baseball at the University of Minnesota Morris where he pitched all three years and was a starting pitcher for two of them. Currently, he plays for both the University of Minnesota club baseball and Minneapolis River Rats class A town ball team. With all of his experience, he brings passion and knowledge to all fields of the game. He specializes in pitching mechanics and development, as well as hitting mechanics.
Zach Voss
Catching & Hitting Coach
Coach Zach grew up in the East Bethel area and play baseball for Forest Lake High School. He was a pitcher and infielder on Forest Lake’s varsity team where they won their conference and section, and appeared in the state tournament his junior year. Zach has played for amateur teams over the years such as the Eagle Lake Expos and currently plays for the East Bethel Bandits. Zach is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Metropolitan State University. He has coached Minnesota Twins Youth Camps, with knowledge in all areas of the game. At Complete Athlete, Zach will be focusing on our Catcher Development as well as Hitting Development.
Dylan Johnson
Hitting and Club Team Coach
Coach Dylan grew up in Ham Lake an attended Blaine High School. He played 13 years of organized baseball for multiple organizations and his high school career was cut short due to COVID. He is now attending Concordia-St Paul in hopes of becoming a Physical Education teacher. He has been coaching at Spring Lake Park High School for 3 years now and coaches their Legion team as well. Dylan’s passion for the game is strong and he is excited to bring that to our players at Complete Athlete.
Derek Sonmore
Pitching Coach
Coach Derek grew up in Blaine and played high school baseball at Spring Lake Park High School. He was a 3-year varsity starter as a pitcher and infielder. He went on to pitch at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where he earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and was a member of their 2021 MIAC Championship team. He graduated from SMU in 2023 with a B.A. in Public Relations and Digital Media. Derek has knowledge in all areas of the game, but specializes in coaching pitching mechanics and mental training.
Tanner Vogel
Hitting/Pitching/Catching Instructor
Tanner Vogel grew up in Blaine, Minnesota, where he attended Blaine High School and served as captain of the varsity baseball team during his senior year. He continued his athletic and academic journey at Gustavus Adolphus College, playing for three seasons as both a catcher and pitcher. During his time there, he was part of the 2023 MIAC regular season championship team. Having played multiple positions throughout his baseball career, Tanner brings a broad understanding of the game. He’s excited to be on staff at Complete Athlete, where he’ll focus on developing players in catching,hitting,pitching, sharing the skills and insights he’s gained over the years.
Josh McDonald
Club Team Coach, Pitching/Hitting Instructor
Coach Josh is married and a father of two. He graduated from Pike Central High School (IN) in 1999, where he was a multi-year varsity starter as both a pitcher and outfielder. During his playing career, he earned First Team All-Conference honors and was named Academic All-State. He continued his baseball career at Vincennes University in Indiana.
Josh brings extensive coaching experience to Complete Athlete. He served as a Varsity Head Coach from 2013–2019 and coached American Legion baseball from 2015–2020. He currently leads our 14U CA team and also coaches his son’s team in the Soderville area. Over the years, Josh has helped develop numerous collegiate baseball players, and four of his former athletes have gone on to become head coaches themselves.
Believing that every player and team has distinct strengths and needs, Josh tailors his coaching approach accordingly. His mission is to ensure athletes leave his program not only better on the field, but also stronger as teammates and individuals. Josh emphasizes that while baseball should be fun, it must also be approached with discipline and respect—values reflected in his coaching style and expectations.
Ian Hanlon
Strength Coach
Ian grew up in the Stillwater area, where he played varsity baseball and football in high school, primarily handling third base and middle infield positions. After graduating, he attended the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, playing club baseball before earning his degree in Spring 2025. Ian continues to compete at a high level for the Stillwater Loggers townball team. Ian brings a strong foundation of strength training knowledge, particularly in helping baseball players build power while maintaining mobility. He is excited to work with Complete Athlete in the weight room this off-season and in the years ahead.
Thomas Kinsella
Fielding/Hitting Coach
Thomas grew up in the North Branch area where he was a starting pitcher and shortstop for the North Branch Vikings. He began his college career at St. Cloud Technical College and transferred to Anoka Ramsey where he was a member of the All Division team. He finished his college career at the University of Minnesota Crookston and was the starting second baseman and was recently selected to the All-Decade team. After college, Thomas played in the Arizona Winter League and was invited to the South Florida Winter league and the Puerto Rico Independent Baseball league. Thomas has trained with professional coaches and high-level players and uses what he has learned from these experiences when coaching young athletes. At Complete Athlete, Coach TK specializes in fielding mechanics and advanced hitting mechanics.
Sam Flaten
Hitting/Catching Coach
Sam Flaten is a 2025 Spring Lake Park graduate and alumni of the Complete Athlete Training Program and CA Club Teams. A former catcher, outfielder, and captain of the CA Varsity Team, Sam now leads our Rookie Training Program and supports our youth club teams. He focuses on building strong fundamentals and creating a fun, game-like environment that helps young athletes grow.
Brandon Bezak
Pitching Instructor
Brandon Bezak has been a valued member of the Complete Athlete family since its inception. Hailing from Blaine, Minnesota, he is set to graduate from Blaine High School in 2025. As a right-handed pitcher, Brandon will be continuing his athletic journey at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. In addition to his playing career, Brandon will be focusing on pitching instruction with the youth players at CA, sharing his knowledge and experience. Complete Athlete has provided him with invaluable skills, and he is excited to give back by passing on what he has learned throughout his time with CA.
Jayden Peterson
Pitching Instructor
Jayden Peterson is a 2025 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School and an alumnus of the Complete Athlete Varsity Team. He earned a scholarship to Dakota County Technical College, where he competes as a starting pitcher in NJCAA Division II. Jayden specializes in pitch grip and mechanical development and plays an active role in assisting our youth club teams. His attention to detail and passion for pitching make him a strong influence on developing athletes.