Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps
Dizzy Peyton was named the third head coach in Northern Kentucky baseball’s program history on June 8, 2021 by Ken Bothof, director of athletics.
Peyton spent the previous 17 years on the Norse bench as an assistant coach, where he was responsible for the development of the Norse pitching staff. Since joining the NKU staff in 2005, Peyton has sent ten pitchers into the professional ranks, including four by way of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Nate Jones, who was taken in the fifth round as the 179th pick, highlights that list.
NKU registered five-straight NCAA Division II Regional Tournament appearances from 2008-12 and six regional bids overall. The Norse also won a pair of GLVC titles in 2008 and 2009. Following the transition to NCAA Division I status, Peyton helped the Norse to a third-place Horizon League finish in 2017 and the program’s first postseason win of the era with an opening round victory in the Horizon League Tournament.
Off the field, Peyton has been a leader throughout Norse Athletics, the University and region as well. NKU baseball received the 2018 Horizon League Bobby Fong Award, presented annually to the person or team that displays integrity, respect and stewardship. Norse baseball’s inclusive environment and welcoming nature in support of team manager Ryan Mavriplis served as a key reason the team won the honor. Peyton is a mentor and close friend to Mavriplis, who has Down Syndrome. Norse baseball annually volunteers at the Buddy Walk hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, an effort organized by Peyton. He has also been a chaperone on three mission trips to the Dominican Republic featuring both students and student-athletes at NKU which is traditionally taken in early January and provides support to under-privileged areas.
His leadership has extended to the classroom as well. Impressively, Norse baseball has posted a team GPA above 3.0 in each of the last 14 semesters.
Peyton played one season with the Norse in 2003. He maintained a 3-3 record with a 4.44 earned run average, striking out 44 batters while walking just 20. Post-season Tommy John surgery ended Peyton’s playing career after just one season.
Peyton is a native of South Lebanon, Ohio. He currently resides in Highland Heights with his wife Amanda and three children, Dirk, Wesley and Trudy.
What to look forward to...
Coaches & Organizers you might meet...
Dizzy Peyton was named the third head coach in Northern Kentucky baseball’s program history on June 8, 2021 by Ken Bothof, director of athletics.
Peyton spent the previous 17 years on the Norse bench as an assistant coach, where he was responsible for the development of the Norse pitching staff. Since joining the NKU staff in 2005, Peyton has sent ten pitchers into the professional ranks, including four by way of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Nate Jones, who was taken in the fifth round as the 179th pick, highlights that list.
NKU registered five-straight NCAA Division II Regional Tournament appearances from 2008-12 and six regional bids overall. The Norse also won a pair of GLVC titles in 2008 and 2009. Following the transition to NCAA Division I status, Peyton helped the Norse to a third-place Horizon League finish in 2017 and the program’s first postseason win of the era with an opening round victory in the Horizon League Tournament.
Off the field, Peyton has been a leader throughout Norse Athletics, the University and region as well. NKU baseball received the 2018 Horizon League Bobby Fong Award, presented annually to the person or team that displays integrity, respect and stewardship. Norse baseball’s inclusive environment and welcoming nature in support of team manager Ryan Mavriplis served as a key reason the team won the honor. Peyton is a mentor and close friend to Mavriplis, who has Down Syndrome. Norse baseball annually volunteers at the Buddy Walk hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, an effort organized by Peyton. He has also been a chaperone on three mission trips to the Dominican Republic featuring both students and student-athletes at NKU which is traditionally taken in early January and provides support to under-privileged areas.
His leadership has extended to the classroom as well. Impressively, Norse baseball has posted a team GPA above 3.0 in each of the last 14 semesters.
Peyton played one season with the Norse in 2003. He maintained a 3-3 record with a 4.44 earned run average, striking out 44 batters while walking just 20. Post-season Tommy John surgery ended Peyton’s playing career after just one season.
Peyton is a native of South Lebanon, Ohio. He currently resides in Highland Heights with his wife Amanda and three children, Dirk, Wesley and Trudy.
Steve Dintaman was announced as an assistant baseball coach/recruiting coordinator by Norse head coach Dizzy Peyton in July 2021.
Dintaman has been a fixture in the collegiate baseball scene in the region since 2004. After spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, he took over as skipper of the program in 2007 and spent 13 seasons as the Tartan’s head coach.
During his tenure, Dintaman racked up a 510-168 (.752) record with nine OCCAC Conference Championships and 11 NCJAA regional appearances, which included two regional championships (2016, 2018) and three runner-up finishes (2009, 2015, 2017). He led Sinclair to third- and fifth-place finishes in the NJCAA World Series in 2016 and 2018, respectively. The Tartans were nationally ranked every year since 2009, reaching top-5 status in eight of those years. The 10-time OCCAC Coach of the Year was also twice named NJCAA North District & Region Coach of the Year.
Student-athletes flourished under Dintaman. Over 100 of his players went on to compete at four-year institutions, 80 of which went to Division I programs. Six former players were selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Accolades for his players were numerous – 42 Academic All-Americans, six All-Americans, 60 OCCAC All-Conference, five OCCAC Players of the Year and eight OCCAC Pitchers of the Year.
In addition to the 42 Academic All-Americans, Dintaman’s team’s garnered recognition as NJCAA Academic All-America Teams six times.
Dintaman and his wife Kristen have two daughters, Harper Noelle & Zoey Nicole.
The Northern Kentucky baseball program welcomed the addition of new assistant coach Andrew Elliott this week as was announced by head coach of the Norse Dizzy Peyton in September of 2023.
“We are extremely excited to announce the newest member of our coaching staff, Andrew Elliott,” discussed head coach Dizzy Peyton. “Norse Nation please join us in welcoming Andrew and his wife Randi into the Norse family. Andrew will serve as our pitching coach and I’m eager for him to get to work with our pitching staff. Coach Elliott has done a tremendous job at each of his stops, at Lincoln Trail College and Lee University and he will be a great addition to our staff. He’s a proven winner and I look forward to him helping us continue the upward trajectory of the NKU baseball program.”
Elliott will serve as the Norse pitching coach as he gets his NKU pitching staff prepped heading into the 2024 spring season. Elliott joins Northern Kentucky after working as the assistant baseball coach at Lee University located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and Lincoln Trail College out of Robinson, Illinois.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 30th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft and was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Orioles, a rookie-level affiliate of the program. Elliott earned his way up to the Aberdeen IronBirds that same year who are a High-A affiliate of the Orioles. He went on to pitch for the Delmarva Shorebirds, a Single-A affiliate of Baltimore in 2016 as well. Andrew compiled a career earned run average of 3.54 over 157.0 total innings, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 3.60 in his 107-game pitching career with the Orioles, Aberdeen IronBirds and Quebec Capitales (Frontier League).
His baseball career is certainly a familiar one to the Norse as Elliott spent five seasons with NKU rival Wright State from 2011-2015. He earned himself numerous accolades during his time with the Raiders including being named an All-American during his junior season, was named Horizon League Reliever of the Year twice, First-Team All-League, Stopper Watch List selection, All-Midwest selection, WSU Ron Nischwitz Award and was a two-time Horizon League Pitcher of the Week.
Elliott graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership.
Joey Perkins played junior college baseball at Lincoln Trail College in 2020 and 2021, where he posted a top-20 ERA in the country, pitching 57 innings in 2021. Following his standout performance, he transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2022, and later to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in 2023, where he graduated. In 2024, Joey served as a graduate assistant at NKU, working with the pitchers as the team competed in the Knoxville Regional. That summer, he took on the role of pitching coach for the North Fork Ospreys in the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League, leading the team to a 2nd place finish.
In his current role as Director of Pitching Development, Joey focuses on the mental game with pitchers, emphasizing character and leadership development to prepare them for success both on and off the field.
Klaserner brings a championship pedigree of his own to Highland Heights. As a player, the Cincinnati native was a part of four teams that appeared in a NCAA Regional, winning four regular season titles and three conference titles during his time at Sinclair Community College in Dayton and the University of Charleston in West Virginia. Individually, he was named to the MEC All-Tournament team three times with an MVP honor, while being named All-Conference twice (1x MEC, 1x SAC), and was an All-Region Honorable Mention by the NCBWA in 2024.
Klaserner played in 216 games and shined both at the plate and in the field throughout his career. In the batter’s box, he finished his career with 214 hits, which includes 14 home runs and 148 RBI. In the field, he posted a career .970 fielding percentage while playing many different positions.
Klaserner has excelled as a coach as well, aiding the Cincinnati Steam to 18 wins in the Great Lakes Collegiate League as an assistant in 2022. He was on the Team Leadership Council in 2021, and aided in both the strength and conditioning and position player throwing programs while playing for the University of Charleston in 2024.
Klaserner graduated with an associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Charleston, and is currently working towards a master’s degree in strategic leadership from the University of Charleston.
Come see us
Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY
Contact us
Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps
Have some questions?
Check out some of our FAQs below
Who can participate in the Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
Our camps are open to all baseball players, regardless of skill level, age, grade level, or gender. We welcome beginners looking to learn the game as well as advanced players seeking to enhance their skills.
What age groups do the Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
We offer camps that cater to a wide range of age groups, typically spanning from elementary school to high school. We ensure that each camp is tailored to meet the specific needs and skill levels of the participants.
What is the camp schedule like at Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
The camp schedule may vary depending on the specific camp, but typically, each day is structured with a combination of development broken up by age, skill-building drills, game simulations, and friendly competitions. Rest assured, we create a balanced and engaging schedule to maximize the campers’ learning and enjoyment.
Who are the instructors at Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
Our camps boast a highly qualified and experienced coaching staff. Instructors include Northern Kentucky baseball coaches, current Northern Kentucky players. This ensures that participants receive top-notch instruction from experts who are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young athletes.
What should my child bring to the Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
Participants should bring their own baseball equipment, including gloves, bats, helmets, and appropriate footwear. It is also recommended to bring sunscreen, a water bottle, and any necessary medications or allergy information.
What safety measures are in place during the Northern Kentucky Baseball Camps?
The safety of our campers is of utmost importance to us. We maintain a safe and secure environment by adhering to all necessary health and safety guidelines. Our staff is trained to provide proper supervision and ensure that all equipment is in good condition.