Coaches
Varsity Coaches
The Mira Costa Baseball varsity program continues to thrive under the seasoned leadership of Head Coach Andy Diver, whose strategic vision and commitment to excellence have become the bedrock of Mustangs baseball. Coach Diver is bolstered by a powerhouse staff of assistants—Dylan Hatch, Derrek Duarte, Steve Fedor, and Coach Acosta—who each bring a unique tactical edge and a shared passion for player development to the dugout. Together, this coaching cohort fosters a high-energy, disciplined culture that emphasizes both mental toughness on the mound and precision at the plate. Their collective expertise ensures that every athlete is prepared to compete at the highest level of South Bay baseball, maintaining Mira Costa’s reputation as a perennial contender and a true brotherhood on the diamond.
Head Coach
Andy Diver
Head Coach Andy Diver enters his 5h season at Mira Costa High School. In his first 4 seasons, he has led the Mustangs to the 2026 D3 CIF Championship, the school’s first in 73 years. The 2026 team rode an end of the season hot streak to win 5 CIF playoff games, including a 6-1 come from behind win to capture the CIF Championship. In addition, two Bay League Championships and four consecutive CIF playoff appearances. In 2024, the Mustangs finished the season 28-3. A year in which the Mustangs finished Bay League play with a perfect 12-0 record, and a State's best 26 game winning streak. The 2024 team finished with the most wins and the highest winning percentage in school history. The 2024 team finished ranked 1st in the South Bay, 5th in Southern Section D1, 11th in the State, and 37th Nationally. At the conclusion of the 2026 season, Diver was named the Daily Breeze Coach of the Year, his third time receiving that honor, and back-to-back years (25’26’). He is one of only two coaches (Harry Jenkins) to receive that award at two different schools, (Mira Costa, Redondo) and ranks 3rd in the history of the Daily Breeze with 3 total Coach of the Year honors. At the conclusion of the 2026 season, Coach Diver was named CIF Southern Section D3 Coach of the Year.
In his tenure at Mira Costa, Coach Diver has had 21 players move on to play baseball at the college level.
In 2017, Coach Diver was named the Head Coach at Redondo Union High School. While at Redondo, Coach Diver helped elevate a program from CIF Division 3 to Division 1. Prior to Covid, his team was ranked 41st in the country, 8th in the state, and 1st in the South Bay Daily Breeze rankings.
In 2019, he guided a loaded Sea Hawk team to the CIF semifinals. That team had a 3rd round draft pick and six Division 1 scholarship players on the roster. At the conclusion of the 2019 season, Coach Diver was named the Daily Breeze Coach of the Year.
In 2005, Diver was named the pitching coach at the University of Arizona. He also assisted with recruiting, coordinated UA’s schedule, handles all of UA’s travel plans and road accommodations, and was the co-director of the Andy Lopez Baseball Academy.
Diver came to U of A after spending three seasons as the Head Coach at Los Angeles Harbor Community College where he guided the Seahawks to 75 wins and a pair of South Coast Conference titles in 2002 and 2003. He was named the conference coach of the year in 2003 and sent numerous players on to Division 1 schools and professional baseball. In 2001, he served as the pitching coach for the Mankato Mashers in the Northwoods League.
In his first year at Arizona, he helped guide John Meloan and Kevin Guyette to 10 wins each, the first pair of 10-game winners in the same season at UA since 1979. Closer Mark Melancon tied the school single season record for saves with 11 and in doing so tied the career record of 14 as well. As a group, the 2005 Arizona pitching staff also broke the single season team record for strikeouts with 554 punchouts.
A 1996 graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Diver was a two-year letter winner for the Lions as a pitcher from 1995-96. He transferred to LMU from Harbor where he garnered All-South Coast Conference honors on the mound.
He began his coaching career in 1997 as the pitching coach at his high school alma mater, St. Bernard’s, where he still holds the school records for single season and career victories on the mound. He was also a two time All Daily Breeze selection as Pitcher and 3B. He then spent one season on the coaching staff at Loyola High School in 1998 before moving back to Harbor in 1999 to serve as the pitching coach. He spent three seasons in that capacity before taking over the program as the head coach in 2002.
Former Mira Costa Head Coach Keith Ramsey played for Coach Diver in American Legion ball at Loyola High and then again for two seasons at LA Harbor.
“I am honored to be part of the community of Manhattan Beach, employed by MBUSD as an educator, and the Head Baseball Coach at Mira Costa. The tradition of great teams and players is elite throughout the South Bay. We will work hard each day to ensure that tradition of greatness on and off the field is upheld.”
Coach Diver resides in Westchester with his wife Megan, daughter Emma, stepdaughter Bridget, and stepson Baron.
Assistant Coach
Derrek Duarte
Coach Derrek Duarte brings a wealth of experience in player development and leadership to the Mira Costa baseball program. A South Bay native and graduate of El Segundo High School, Duarte was a three-year letterman, South Bay All-Star, and All-League selection before continuing his playing career at El Camino College, where he again earned All-League honors and was selected for the Freshman All-Star Game. He later transferred to Cal State Dominguez Hills, completing his collegiate career as the team’s catcher.
Following his playing career, Duarte transitioned into coaching, beginning a career that has spanned both the high school and collegiate levels. His coaching experience includes roles at El Segundo High School, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Palos Verdes High School, and El Camino College. In 2017, he was named Head Coach at Palos Verdes High School before joining the coaching staff at El Camino College in 2019.
In addition to his work at Mira Costa, Duarte is the Founder and Director of Duarte Baseball Group (DBG), a development-based training organization focused on building complete athletes through culture, accountability, and intent. His coaching philosophy—centered around the pillars of Toughness, Grit, Discipline, Intent, and Love—aligns seamlessly with the standards of Mira Costa Baseball.
Duarte currently resides in Hermosa Beach with his two daughters, Kyler and Logan.
Assistant Coach
Joey Acosta
Coach Joey is a Manhattan Beach native and a 2018 graduate of Mira Costa High School, where he was a three-year varsity letterwinner in baseball and a one-year letterwinner in basketball. Playing under head coaches Cassidy Olson and Keith Ramsey, he helped lead the Mustangs to sustained success, including a Boras Classic State Championship in 2016, back-to-back Bay League Championships in 2017 and 2018, and a 28-win season and CIF Division 1 playoff berth during his senior year.
In his junior season, he batted .340 with 27 RBIs, went 4–1 as a pitcher with a 0.70 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 30 innings, and was named First Team All-League and Second Team All-Area. As a senior, he served as a team captain and earned Bay League MVP, Daily Breeze Player of the Year, and All-CIF Southern Section honors. He finished his senior season batting .313 with 19 RBIs while posting a 6–2 record and a 1.06 ERA on the mound with 48 strikeouts to only 4 walks in 45 innings of work. His favorite moment from his senior year includes hitting a grand slam on Senior Day to help the Mustangs clinch the Bay League title against Coach Diver and Redondo Union.
Following high school, Joey continued his playing career at Azusa Pacific University (2018–19), El Camino College (2019–21), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2021–24). At UNLV, he competed at the Division I level, throwing 110 innings over three seasons with 108 career strikeouts. Helped UNLV to a regular-season Mountain West Conference Championship in his first year there. During the 2022 season, he appeared in 14 games with 6 starts, including a 6-inning 1 run performance with 8 strikeouts, beating Arizona State on the road. He also pitched a career-long 7 innings and a career high 9 strikeouts on the road in a loss to Fresno State. In 2023, Acosta appeared in 13 games with 7 starts. In 2024, Acosta appeared in 10 games, recording 28 strikeouts in 21.1 innings, including a key performance against No. 25 Stanford, where he threw 6.1 innings of relief while allowing just one run on the road.
Acosta earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from UNLV in 2024 and is currently on track to finish his Master's Degree in School Counseling this year.
Pitching Coach
Steve Fedor
Steve Fedor joined the Mira Costa Baseball coaching staff in the fall of 2024. Prior to coming to Mira Costa, Steve coached at Palos Verdes High School, Culver City High School, and Westchester High School. Steve also coaches for the Playa Vista Orioles club team in the summer, and has coached youth baseball in and around Manhattan Beach for many years.
Steve started playing high school baseball at St. Louis High School in Hawaii, and finished in
Northern California. He enjoyed a successful high school career, which included several school records, all league honors, and a tryout with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played college baseball at San Joaquin Delta College and finished at the University of the Pacific. Injuries plagued Steve’s college career, but the life lessons he learned, many of which he still applies, are what he strives to pass on to the players he coaches.
Steve and his wife Kathy have lived in Manhattan Beach for over 30 years. Their son, Garrett, played baseball and graduated from Mira Costa.
Jr. Varsity Coaches
The Mira Costa Junior Varsity baseball program is in excellent hands under the leadership of Head Coach Brad Angeleri, who excels at bridging the gap between fundamental skill-building and high-level competitive play. Alongside his dedicated assistants, Brandon Marks and Brady Blanco, Coach Angeleri has cultivated an environment that prioritizes technical growth, situational awareness, and the "Mustang Way" of playing with grit and integrity. This coaching trio focuses on refining the raw talent of their roster, ensuring that every player is not only prepared for the jump to the varsity level but is also learning the value of teamwork and resilience. With a sharp eye for development and a passion for the game, this staff is instrumental in shaping the future stars of Costa baseball.
Head Coach
Brad Angeleri
Coach Angeleri starts his 25th season with Mira Costa Baseball. He also coaches Mira Costa football. Coach Angeleri loves the competitiveness of the players and the work ethic it takes to play like Bay League Champions.
Coach Angeleri celebrated 41 years of marriage to his wife Lori, and is very thankful to her for allowing him to spend so much time mentoring these young men. In his down time, he enjoys the beach and spending time with his grandkids Levi 8, and Lyla 4. He’s very excited to be back at the helm for the 2026 season.
Assistant Coach
Brandon Marks
Brandon Marks returns for his second year with the Mustangs since his initial role back in 2017 under Coach Keith Ramsey. As a third generation native from the South Bay, Brandon graduated from West Torrance High School in 1997 as a three-year varsity letterman. He went on to play two years of JC ball at Harbor College under the tutelage of a young Coach Diver. Brandon earned a scholarship to pitch and finish his undergrad education at Culver Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, leading his team to two Conference Championships and a spot in the Super Regionals.
Brandon has a unique ability to relate to his players and guide them down the path of success by tapping into the individual value each young man brings to the field. His coaching experience spans over 20 years and ranges for the Varsity High School level all the way down to Little League.
Coach Marks currently resides in Redondo Beach with his wife Tara and daughter Macie, and son Boston.
Assistant Coach
Brady Blaco
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Freshman Coaches
The Mira Costa Freshman baseball program sets a strong foundation for the future under the guidance of Head Coach Frank Wicks. Tasked with the vital role of introducing the newest Mustangs to the rigors of high school ball, Coach Wicks works in tandem with assistants Bill Fournell and Carl Taylor to instill a culture of discipline and fundamental mastery. This staff focuses on the "ground up" approach—polishing mechanics, teaching the intricacies of the Mira Costa system, and fostering a competitive spirit that carries players through their entire high school careers. By balancing technical instruction with a deep respect for the game, Wicks, Fournell, and Taylor ensure that the youngest members of the program are built to sustain the winning tradition of Costa baseball.
Head Coach
Frank Wicks
Frank Wicks returns for his 13th season as the Frosh/Soph Head Baseball Coach. He and his wife Cyndi have three children and two grandchildren.
Frank graduated from Long Beach State University with a degree in Liberal Arts and a multiple subject teaching credential. He’s been working at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott for 44 years in guest services.
Each year, he takes particular pleasure in giving all his player’s opportunities, watching them come through in clutch situations, and having them realize they can succeed when they put in the work.
From Coach Wicks..."My guilty pleasure is telling outfielders to ‘move in’ when I’m hitting fly balls . . . and then jacking bombs way over their heads." :)
Assistant Coach
Carl Taylor
Coach Taylor has been in sports all of his life. Born in Texas, but a southern Californian since the 50s, Carl has been involved in baseball, beach volleyball, over-the-line and golf. He played a stint with the Angels Baseball organization and has won many Over-The-Line titles.
Before retirement, he served in the Navy, worked in banking and entertainment/commercial printing.
He and his wife Susan have been married for 44 years and live in Hermosa Beach. They enjoy their trips to tropical locations, the desert, and the lake and weekly pickleball matches. They have three adult children, Cameron, Buck and Kylie and 6 grandkids!
Assistant Coach
Bill Fournell
Entering his fifth season coaching freshman baseball, coach Fournell was born and raised in Manhattan Beach. He played football, baseball, and soccer at Aviation High School along with coach Wicks and Angeleri while earning all-league honors in both football and baseball. Coach Fournell continued playing football at El Camino College and at Cal State University, Northridge.
Retired as a business consultant and marketing executive, Coach Fournell lives in Manhattan Beach with his wife Grettel and has had three daughters and a son graduate from Mira Costa. He also served three terms (13 years) on the MBUSD school board. He currently serves on the boards of MBX and the Southern California Regional Occupation Center. In his spare time, he enjoys backpacking, road & track cycling, body surfing, working out, and is in his 18th year as a soccer referee.
Congratulations to Coach Diver on being named
Daily Breeze Coach of the year for 2025!
One of only two coaches to win this award at different schools
(Mira Costa & Redondo Union)