Our Story
Derek Brush, a dedicated PE teacher in Scottsdale since 2018, graduated from Arizona Christian University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and an emphasis in Sports Management.
Driven by a passion for youth sports, Derek founded Future Athletes in 2020. Future Athletes aims to help young athletes achieve their goals by providing an educational environment that develops necessary skills across various sports.
Our mission is to become Arizona's premier sports training program.
Derek Brush
Derek has been coaching sports since graduating from Arizona Christian University in 2017. His athletic journey began at the age of five, and his passion for sports carried him through college, where he played at an elite level. As the top punter in the country during his time at ACU, Derek earned back-to-back First Team All-American honors and numerous divisional accolades.
Now as the head coach for Future Athletes, Derek is committed to giving back to the next generation of athletes, inspired by the mentors and coaches who helped shape his own success. His goal is to instill the same dedication and love for sports that fueled his own athletic career, helping young athletes reach their full potential.
Outside of coaching, Derek enjoys spending his time with his wife and daughter, cherishing the moments with his family while balancing his love for sports and mentorship.
Meet The Team
Our team of experienced and passionate coaches is dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full potential. Each coach brings a unique set of skills and a commitment to fostering a positive and supportive training environment.
Ready to Join the Fun?
Give your child the ultimate summer adventure filled with fun, teamwork,
and skill-building across multiple sports.