Brent Peus
Talented High School Quarterback Trained By Steve Clarkson
Brent Peus is a starting varsity quarterback at Santa Barbara High School in California – and just one of many successful QBs that have trained under renowned quarterback coach Steve Clarkson at his Quarterback Camps.
A sophomore in 2013-14, Peus has quickly gained attention throughout the region for his arm strength, accuracy, quick decision-making and overall talent on the field. He is considered by many coaches and local sportswriters as one of football’s next rising stars.
Over the last few years, Peus has consistently made headlines in local media as he gained more playing time and shined in each occasion, helping lead his team, the Santa Barbara Dons, to several crucial victories.
The information below is intended to give a quick background on Brent Peus, including a few highlights of his accomplishments on the field, as well as his experience as a student of Steve Clarkson.
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➤ Sophomore (2013) ➤ Age 16 ➤ Height: 6’2″ ➤ Weight: 175 |
Named by ESPN magazine as “the most powerful quarterback coach in football,” Steve Clarkson has helped train some of the biggest names in the game, including Ben Roethlisberger, Terrell Pryor, Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley, Josh Freeman, Matt Cassel, Tim Tebow and Jimmy Clause, among many others. Clarkson and others who have helped mentor Peus see great potential in the young QB and hope that his name will one day be added to this list of NFL stars.
Brent Peus – Quick Stats & Highlights
In the 2013 season, Brent Peus was 16 years old, weighing in at 175 pounds and a height of 6 feet, 2 inches. The Santa Barbara Dons used two quarterbacks throughout the 2013 season: sophomore Peus and senior Eli Hale.
According to the Santa Barbara Independent, which focused on Peus in a 2012 feature article about "potential stars of the future," Peus began playing quarterback in 3rd grade in a youth football league.
- Before the 2013 season, Santa Barbara's respected sports news outlet Presidio Sports placed Peus on a list of "solid, exciting quarterbacks" from the region. Sportswriter Barry Punzal said Peus "has a big arm" and highlighted Peus's memorable 47-yard touchdown during a playoff game the previous season.
- Presidio Sports also stated, "rifle-armed sophomore quarterback Brent Peus...can also run, but his strength is in his big right arm."
- In August 2013, head coach of the Santa Barbara Dons, Doug Caines, had only good things to say about Peus in anticipation of the upcoming season. Speaking to local ABC affiliate station KEYT News Channel 3, Coach Caines said, "Brent's mind is a weapon. He absolutely is a student of the game. He understands how to read the defenses and make right decisions, time and time again."
- The Santa Barbara News-Press also focused on Peus in its 2013 season preview. Before Peus's first start of the season, Head coach Doug Caines told the daily newspaper, "[Peus is] a brilliant student, he's a constant worker. Today after walk-throughs he was still doing handoffs. He's a consummate professional and he takes his job very seriously. That type of kid will always be successful."
- The Dons' exciting come-from-behind win against Rio Mesa in 2013 was also attributed to Peus's consistent effort and clutch performance. The Santa Barbara News-Press covered the win:
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"With Santa Barbara trailing 35-14 early in the fourth quarter, sophomore quarterback Brent Peus hit Jordan Guzman for a 79-yard touchdown pass. After the ensuing Rio Mesa drive stalled, the Spartans punter took a knee while fielding a low snap. Peus connected with Cunningham on a 34-yard pass that cut the deficit to 35-28. Trailing by just one score, Santa Barbara forced a three-and-out and the Rio Mesa punter took a knee again while fielding the snap to give Santa Barbara the ball at the Spartans’ 15-yard line. Peus finished off a three-play drive with a 1-yard run that tied the score at 35-35. After another Rio Mesa three-and-out, Santa Barbara got the ball back with just under three minutes remaining. Cunningham took a screen pass 40 yards for a touchdown and the Dons grabbed a 41-35 lead with 2:04 remaining. Canyon Gutierrez sealed the victory with an interception and Cunningham put on the finishing touches with a 25-yard touchdown run." ~ Santa Barbara News-Press |
Brent Peus – Another Protégé of QB Coach Steve Clarkson
Brent Peus began training under Steve Clarkson in 2010 and was a student at Clarkson's elite quarterback camps, including the 2012 Santa Barbara Quarterback Retreat.
Steve Clarkson is renowned for his quarterback training programs, mentoring some of the nation's most highly touted prospects, as well as aspiring QBs who simply want to perform better for their teams. Clarkson and his professional coaching staff help quarterbacks from grade 3 to 12 master every aspect of the position, providing them with specific mental and mechanical training on and off the field.
Steve Clarkson's prestigious camps have been recognized by numerous national media outlets, including Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, ESPN the Magazine, HBO, the New Yorker and the NFL Network.
Brent Peus's training under Clarkson is paying off big as he continues to enhance his ability and gain recognition as one of top high school QBs in the region. Clarkson is proud to have mentored Peus and sees big potential for the QB in the years ahead.
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