Peterson returns to Minnesota Crookston after one season as an assistant coach at Northland Community and Technical College. He will serve as the pitching and strength and conditioning coach for Minnesota Crookston. Northland hit .296 as a team during the 2021 season, with 105 runs scored, 27 doubles, 17 home runs, and 95 RBIs. On the mound, they had 110 strikeouts to 81 walks.
"Clarke's passion for this program is unmatched," Gust said. "As a player, he was a passionate teammate and eager to learn and improve each day. He has the background conducive to being a coach. He has worked hard the past couple of years to learn the new science of pitching, the biomechanics of the body, and strength and conditioning."
As a player, Peterson was a five-year player for the Golden Eagles competing as a catcher and a pitcher. He was a team leader during his time with UMN Crookston. As a junior in 2019, Peterson appeared in seven games and started two. Peterson made one appearance on the mound in 2020, pitching one shutout inning, with one hit and a strikeout.
Peterson earned his bachelor's degree from Minnesota Crookston in 2020.
