Sport Coaches and Trainers
At Fiver Sports, our team of elite sports coaches in Romeo, Michigan, is dedicated to developing high-performing athletes across various disciplines. Whether you're seeking local sports coaches or specialized athlete training programs, our experienced professionals provide personalized coaching to help you reach your full potential. Join us to train like a pro and so you can play like a champion.
Ryan LaPensee
Owner, CEO & Hitting Coach
Ryan LaPensee, a former professional baseball player with the Arizona Diamondbacks, is now the proud owner of Fiver Sports in Romeo, MI.
With a passion for helping athletes reach their peak performance, Ryan offers private hitting lessons, runs soccer camps, and provides training for athletes of all ages.
His dedication to developing strength, skill, and confidence continues to inspire the next generation of athletes to unlock their full potential.
Ezra Giraud
Sports Performance Coach
Ezra Giraud is a certified Overtime Athletes Coach and Personal Trainer, dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. With expertise in Strength, Speed, and Power development, he combines cutting-edge training techniques with expert knowledge in every training program he creates.
Ezra has worked with collegiate baseball programs including Mott Community College, Rochester University, and Montreat College, fine-tuning his approach to build strength, explosiveness, and speed.
His science-based philosophy focuses on tailoring programs to individual needs, whether it’s enhancing performance, recovering from injuries, or maximizing potential.
Jordyn Chapman
Softball Hitting/Defense/Catching
Jordyn Chapman started out playing softball at the age of seven, and her passion for the sport only grew from there. She was a catcher/infielder and began giving lessons in high school. She was a volunteer coach at Dakota High School for two seasons during her college career and is currently coaching a Romeo Renegades team.
Jordyn played softball at Romeo High School and travel softball for the Michigan Batbusters organization. She went on to finish her career at the University of Detroit Mercy, graduating in 2023.
Jordyn is dedicated to helping other softball players refine both their skills and their mental game. She strives to help her players take it to the next step in their game.
Josh VanHouten
Soccer Coach
Josh VanHouten began playing soccer at the age of 4. He played for 4 years at Eisenhower High School, where he was the team captain and earned All State Honors as a senior. He was able to continue his soccer playing career at Oakland University, where he started and played every game as a freshman. It was at Oakland where he was able to grow as a leader, giving him the tools to become a coach.
Josh began coaching Junior Varsity as Eisenhower in 2001, and took over as the Varsity coach in 2006 and coached them for 16 years. At the helm of the Varsity, he led Eisenhower to 8 MAC Red championships, 10 district titles, and 1 Regional title, including over 200 career wins at the Varsity level. Several of his high school players went on to play at the college level all over the country. Josh also has experience coaching high school girls soccer as the Junior Varsity coach at Eisenhower and the Varsity coach at Stevenson High School. He has also coached travel soccer for more than 10 years at Nationals and Michigan Stars.
Jeffrey Reseigh
Baseball Pitching,
Hitting & Catching Coach
Jeff has been a passionate baseball player since the age of three. He attended Dakota High School, where he played catcher and pitcher for three years before his senior season was canceled due to COVID-19. He continued his baseball career at Saginaw Valley State University.
At SVSU, Jeff served as the team’s catcher, wrapping up his collegiate career in 2024 during the team’s historic playoff run. That fall, Jeff volunteered as a coach and later served as an intern catching coach for SVSU during the 2025 season. He is now pursuing a professional career after participating in Spring Training with the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL).
Jeff’s unwillingness to quit and determination to face adversity have shaped his journey both on and off the field. His goal is to help players grow not only in their skills but also as individuals. With a strong focus on hard work, perseverance, and continuous improvement, Jeff brings relentless energy and commitment to every athlete he coaches.
Sydney Harrison
Cheerleading Coach
Sydney Harrison began cheering at the age of four and continued for 14 years, starting with the Romeo Junior Bulldogs and continuing through Romeo Middle School. She earned a spot on Varsity Cheer as a freshman at Romeo High School, where she grew both as an athlete and a mentor. During high school, she began volunteering and offering private lessons to help young cheerleaders develop their skills—an experience that sparked her passion for coaching.
After graduating, Sydney returned to where it all started, coaching for the Romeo Junior Bulldogs for two seasons. She is now entering her third year as an assistant coach at Romeo High School. Coaching has become a true passion for her, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of cheerleaders.
Tyler Kuhn
Personal Trainer & Injury Specialist
Tyler Kuhn is a personal trainer with a background in physical therapy. His fitness journey began at 15 as a student-athlete. Frustrated by conflicting health advice, he committed to learning the truth about fitness and nutrition. That drive led him to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, sharpening his ability to design effective training programs.
For the past four years, he has helped clients build strength, move better, and take control of their health with smart, science-backed training.
Emily Dawson
Softball Pitching Coach
Emily brings a wealth of knowledge to pitching lessons here at Fiver Sports. She was recently the ace of the Romeo High School softball team and will be heading to Cornerstone University this coming fall as a two way threat at pitcher and first base.
Emily teaches the fundamentals of pitching that allow the pitcher to understand how to generate force and throw accurately while still having a lot of fun!
Book your lesson today with Emily.
Ashley Robinson
Personal Trainer &
Group Fitness Coach
Ashley Robinson is a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Coach, dedicated to helping individuals build strength, confidence, and a lifelong commitment to health.
With a background in nursing, Ashley blends her expertise in movement, recovery, and wellness to create customized training programs for athletes and individuals of all fitness levels. Her approach ensures that everyone—whether recovering from an injury, starting their fitness journey, or pushing for peak performance—has the right modifications and support to train effectively.
Ashley believes that fitness is more than just a workout—it’s about energy, mindset, and fueling both body and mind to perform at your best. Her passion for sports and movement drives her to help others move better, feel stronger, and live healthier.
