ABOUT
Central Florida Gold is a premier girls fastpitch softball program. The goal of CFL Gold is to educate and develop fundamental and advanced softball skills while also promoting leadership skills, teamwork, good character, and sportsmanship, as well as high academic standards.
With players from all over Central Florida, CFL Gold practices are located at East Ridge High School in Clermont.
AL PETERSON
16U HEAD COACH
Coach Al Peterson has coached travel softball for five years and has been Head Coach of CFL Gold since the team's inception. Coach Al began his softball coaching career at East Ridge High School in 2014 and under his leadership, the knight's overall record is 84-39, with two district championships, two runner-up finishes, and two regional final appearances. Last season his knights finished the season ranked 7th in the nation. Throughout his 16-year coaching career, he has coached football, basketball, tennis, weightlifting, track, and golf. Coach Al received the “Coach of the Year” award in 2018 and 2020. During his coaching career, he has helped 13 students obtain athletic scholarships with four seniors currently signed.