Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD (PBTISD) is proud to announce Mike Peters as the district’s new Director of Athletics. A proud West Texas native and Class of 1991 graduate of Pecos High School, Peters brings over 25 years of coaching experience and 15 years as an Athletic Director to his alma mater.
His professional journey spans both West Texas and the Fort Worth area, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for fostering student success through athletics. Peters has a long-standing reputation for building successful boys' and girls' athletic programs. His leadership has cultivated championship-level cultures across multiple sports by inspiring a competitive drive both on and off the field.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Peters back to the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah community,” said Superintendent Brent Jaco. “As a Pecos graduate, he understands the pride and tradition of our community. His proven track record of building winning programs and his commitment to developing student-athletes make him the perfect fit for PBTISD. We are thrilled to welcome him back home.”
Most recently, he served as Campus Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Saginaw High School, where he was instrumental in reestablishing a positive and competitive culture across all athletic areas. Previously, Peters also served as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Fort Stockton ISD from 2016 to 2022, further cementing his legacy in West Texas athletics.
“Coming back to Pecos is like coming home,” said Coach Peters. “This is where my journey began, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much. I look forward to working with our students, coaches, and families to build a thriving athletics program that represents the pride and tradition of PBTISD.”
Peters is passionate about using athletics as a platform to build student confidence, develop self-discipline, and inspire a relentless work ethic. His leadership will foster a competitive drive in PBTISD students while emphasizing character development both on and off the field.
PBTISD welcomes Mike Peters and his family back to Pecos and looks forward to his impact in shaping the future of Pecos Eagle Athletics.