Our Peak Performance Team

Coach Steve “Mac” McPherson

Founder, Owner & CEO

Coach Mac is the founder and CEO of Peak Performance. He founded this organization in 1973. The emphasis was on training quarterbacks and recruiting guidance for High School athletes.

Coach Mac has over 50 years of coaching football. He has coached at the Division I, Community College, and High School levels.

He was a full scholarship quarterback at the University of California Berkley and University of Nevada Reno.

He holds three degrees: Associate of Arts from Modesto Community College; Bachelor’s from University Nevada Reno; Masters in Counseling.

He currently mentors and coaches young athletes in a variety of positions. He specializes in quarterbacks. In addition he coaches receivers and kickers.

He is well known for his practical coaching methods. His philosophy is not only to enhance the skills and abilities of those he coaches. He believes deeply in raising up quality young men. Young men who excel both on and off the field.

He is married to Christina. Dad to three adult children. He has 9 grandchildren. Mostly, he is a lifelong learner and devoted Christian.

Coach Phil Stevenson

Leadership Development

Phil has over 40 years experience in coaching leaders, consulting organizations on strategic initiatives, and the developing of leadership pipelines.

He holds four degrees: Associate of Arts from Grossmont Community College; Bachelor’s from San Diego State University; Masters from Point Loma Nazarene University; Doctorate from Biola University.

He has trained leaders all over the United States. In addition he has held training seminars in Mexico, Central America, Canada, Australia, and Cuba.

He has written extensively on leadership. He has published three books on leadership: You, Too, Can Lead; Five Things Anyone Can Do To Lead More Effectively; You Can Do More Than You Think You Can. His newest book, The “I” in Team, was released in 2025. He writes a leadership blog, “The Rock in the Pond,” that is e-delivered twice per week.

Coach David Warner

Speed & Plyometrics Coach

David is a former Division I player and with his college experience can speak directly to his over 500+ athletes who have gone one to receive scholarships and all-league honors.

With over 40 years of experience and National Certification, Coach David crafts personalized plyometrics programs to boost athletes’ explosive power, speed, and agility, vital for excelling in sports like football, basketball, soccer, or track. He ensures proper technique, minimizing injury risks while optimizing results from high-intensity exercises igniting their fast twitch muscles creating intense strength and power.

Through his expert guidance and tailored feedback, David helps athletes progress safely, overcome plateaus, and unleash their full potential. Trust Coach David to elevate your performance to new heights!

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