Staff Directory

Coaching Staff

Peggy Wells

Athletic Director

Coach Peggy Wells joined the CCS staff in 2017. She has attended South Dade Baptist Church since 2020. She and her husband Greg, have three daughters, Megan, Madison and Morgan. Coach Peggy holds an AA from the Baptist Bible College. She has coached high school sports since the late 1980’s – everything from field hockey, basketball, softball, volleyball and swimming. A verse that is precious to her is I Thessalonians 5:18: In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Email: wells.p@colonialchristianschool.org

Pastor Joe Friman

Coach

Pastor Friman began serving at CCS in 2018. He has attended First Baptist Church of Homestead since 2005 where he serves as the Minister to Students. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children: Jenna, Emily, and Zoe. Pastor Friman holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion with a Concentration in Youth Ministry from the University of Mobile and is currently working toward a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to serving as a Youth Pastor for more than 20 years, Pastor Friman enjoys serving in the worship and education ministries at FBC Homestead. He is also an avid sports fan and has thoroughly enjoyed working with teenagers in athletics at CCS. A verse that is precious to him is Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Email: friman.j@colonialchristianschool.org

Randy Diaz

Coach

Mr. Diaz has been on staff at CCS since 2021. He holds a BA in Christian Ministry from Leavell College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is also certified by FACCS. His favorite Scripture is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Mr. Campbell began serving at CCS in 2023.

Alfred Quiala- Alumni

Coach

Mr. Quiala began serving at CCS in 2022.

Sammie Thomas

Coach

Mr. Thomas began serving at CCS in 2022.

Felicia Thomas

Coach

Mrs. Thomas began serving at CCS in 2023.

Greg Wells

Assistant Athletic Director

Mr. Wells has served at CCS since 2018. He has attended South Dade Baptist Church since 2020. He and his wife Peggy have three girls: Megan, Madison, and Morgan. Mr. Wells holds a BS from Baptist Bible College and a MS in accounting from Strayer University. He is the Assistant Athletic Director and coaches Boys Basketball as well as Cross Country, and multiple middle school sports. He holds a FACCS certificate in MS Humanities. One of his favorite verses is 1 Kings 2:3: Keep the charge of the LORD your God, walk in His ways, keep His statutes, His commandments, His precepts, and His testimonies. Email: wells.g@colonialchristianschool.org

Shannon Lopes

Coach

Miss Lopes has served at CCS since2014. She attends a home church led by her father, Pastor Sergio Lopes since 2020. Miss Lopes holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading endorsements from Florida International University. She is certified with FACCS and in the process of being state certified with the state of Florida. Her life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Julianna Easom - Alumni

Coach

Ms Easom joined CCS in 2023.

Ashley Eichler

Coach

Ms. Eichler joined CCS in 2023. She has attended New Life Sanctuary for many years. She holds an AA in Criminal Justice from Miami-Dade College and a BS in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. A verse that is special to her is Psalm 93:4: Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you.

Hector Mesa - Alumni

Coach

Mr. Caldwell began serving at CCS in 2022.

Kaden Caldwell

Coach

Mr. Caldwell began serving at CCS in 2023.

Lou Martinez

Head Coach: Volleyball & Softball

Coach Lou has served at CCS since 2008. He has attended First Baptist Church of Homestead since 1997. He and his wife, Jeri, have a daughter, Brittany. Coach Lou holds an AA in Business Administration from MDCC, and is honorably retired from the Miami-Dade Police Dept., where he served for 30 years as a Deputy Sheriff. He has been actively coaching high school sports since the mid 1980’s, and has held head coaching positions at the varsity level in volleyball, soccer, and softball. A verse that is special to him is Colossians 3:17: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Email: martinez.l@colonialchristianschool.org

Craig Campbell

Coach: Ladies Volleyball

Craig Campbell has served at CCS since 2019. He has attended First Baptist Islamorada since 2015. He and his wife, Jill have 3 children: Anthony, Craig, and Caitlyn. His favorite Scripture is Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Alex Pecina

Coach

Mr. Pecina has served at CCS since 2006. He and his wife, Laura, have been members of Summit Church of Homestead since 2015. Alex and Laura are parents to Isabella, Mikaela, and Gabriella. Mr. Pecina holds a BA from Florida International University and is commissioned by the Southern Baptist Convention as an ordained minister of the Gospel. Mr. Pecina’s life verse is 1 Corinthians 13:11: When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.

Adrian DeAnda

Coach

Mr. DeAnda began serving at CCS in 2022.

Aryeve Espinosa- Alumni

Coach

Ms Espinosa is a proud CCS alumnus who has been with CCS since the 9th grade. Since then, she has joined our CCS staff as an administrative assistant. She has attended Summit Church of Homestead Since 2016. She is currently enrolled in Miami Dade College pursuing a degree in Nursing. A verse that she holds close to her heart is Romans 8:28: And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Giovanny Morales- Alumni

Coach

Mr. Morales began serving at CCS in 2023.

Brandi Newmark

Coach

Ms. Newmark joined CCS in 2023. She has attended South Dade Baptist Church since 2023. She is part of the United States Air Force, was a multi-sport athlete in high school, and was a JROTC cadet. She currently has a pilot’s license and intends on becoming a fighter pilot for the Air Force. A verse that is special to her is 2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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