Tom Compian

Coach Compian begins his first season on the staff at LTU after having spent last spring at Henry Ford Community College as the Pitching Coach.  Prior to moving into the collegiate ranks, Coach Compian spent seven seasons as the Assistant Head Coach for the varsity club at Berkley High School, where he mentored the pitching staff while also working with the catchers in the program.  As well, Coach Compian spent a year as the Head JV Baseball Coach at Berkley High School and one season as the Head JV Baseball Coach at Melvindale High School. 

 

Coach Compian has also spent time coaching in the elite summer travel leagues, as he spent two seasons with the highly acclaimed Concealed Security Travel Baseball Program as the Assistant Head Coach.  In addition to his baseball coaching background, Coach Compian is also the Head JV Basketball Coach at New Boston Huron High School, where he has been the past three seasons.  Compian also has served during that time span as the lead Varsity Assistant Coach.  Coach Compian is also a Certified Personal Trainer who works with athletes from a wide variety of sports, assisting them in their overall fitness, conditioning and strength training. 

 

Prior to beginning his coaching career, Compian enjoyed a very successful playing career at Spring Arbor University (MI) as both a left-handed starting power pitcher and an outfielder, where he played for two ABCA / NAIA / NCCAA Hall of Fame coaches in legendary Hank Burbridge and recent inductee Sam Riggleman.

 

Compian was a 4-year varsity starter for Taylor Light & Life High Schools where he accumulated a career record of 20-1 on the mound.  In addition, Compian accumulated a variety of honors and awards.  Among the recognitions, All-State Honorable Mention in 2001, All-Catholic League 2000 & 2001, All League 2000 & 2001, All Downriver Dream Team 2001, All Region 2001, All District in 2000 & 2001. 

 

Compian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from Spring Arbor University and he is currently an Instructor and Personal Trainer in a local training academy in the downriver area.