Director of Athletics

Ryan Peters, Director of Athletics, is no stranger to the Beachwood Schools and the Beachwood community. He was born and raised in Beachwood. He is a proud Beachwood High School alum (Class of 1992). Growing up, he was very active in athletics as he played soccer, softball, football, and wrestled. 

As a student at Beachwood High School, Mr. Peters was a member of the football, cross-country, track & field, and wrestling teams. He was captain of the wrestling team for three years and a four-time team Most Valuable Player. During his freshmen year, he qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships. As a sophomore, he finished second in the state in 1990. His high school wrestling career was cut short due to an injury. Mr. Peters was a member of the 1989 state playoff football team, which won the conference twice. He was a two-time letter winner in cross-country and lettered in track and field. He graduated in 1992. 

Mr. Peters continued his education and wrestling career at Miami University, where he majored in Sports Marketing & Management with a minor in Communication. He was a three-year member of the Miami University varsity wrestling team. Mr. Peters was active with the Pre-Law Society and served as the president of the Miami club wrestling team. He graduated from Miami University in 1996. 

Upon graduation from Miami, he moved back home to Beachwood and attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1999. During his law school years, Mr. Peters began coaching at Beachwood, serving as the varsity assistant wrestling coach, working side-by-side Hall of Fame coach Domenick Iammarino.

At Beachwood, Mr. Peters coached 34 state qualifiers, 25 state place winners, 10 state finalists, six state champions, and five conference championships. His team finished second in the state in 2003 and had numerous top-10 finishes. In 2003, Mr. Peters was voted "Assistant Coach of the Year" by the Greater Cleveland Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association. He also served as the co-head coach of Beachwood Elite from 1996 through 2008, which is a nationally recognized youth wrestling team.  

“I had so many memorable and rewarding experiences coaching the Bison wrestlers. I worked with so many special kids during my tenure. The relationships that I developed with my wrestlers, their families, and our alumni is indescribable. We made memories and created history! I can proudly say that I made a positive impact on their lives and they made a positive impact on mine. One of the most memorable moments that stands out in my mind was the ride home from Columbus in 2003 with our second-place team and our second-place trophy. Looking at our kid’s faces was simply fantastic,” explains Mr. Peters.

Professionally, Mr. Peters worked in commercial real estate for eight years. In 2008, he earned his Educational Administrative License from Ursuline College. In 2009, Mr. Peters was hired as the District Director of Athletics. “Being the Director of Athletics in Beachwood is by far the best job on the planet. We have great kids, great families, and an unbelievable community. It is so rewarding to watch our student athletes strive to reach their maximum potential. We have a talented coaching staff that truly understands the value of making a difference in the lives of our student athletes. They are a pleasure to work with. We have a very supportive administration that truly understands our underlying mission." 

When Mr. Peters is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and high-school sweetheart, Alise, and their three children: Hudson, London, and Phoenix. Mr. Peters and his family reside in Beachwood.