Coach Jon-Michael Brunner
Jon-Michael (JM) Brunner is entering his 6th year as head coach of Wheeling Post 1’s Varsity Team. Brunner is no stranger to Post 1 as he has been a member of the coaching staff since 2014, servings as head coach for both the JV and 15-U teams. He takes over for Coach Mark Delbrugge who lead Wheeling Post 1 to three consecutive West Virginia State championships.
Brunner was a three-sport standout at The Linsly School, earning four letters in both baseball and basketball and 3 in football. He is also a Wheeling Post 1 Alumnus having played four seasons with the organization. During that time, he earned a Gold Glove and was named the team’s MVP.
He continued to play baseball at the collegiate level at West Liberty University. Playing all four years as an outfielder. During his senior season, Brunner was named as the toughest player to strike out in Division II baseball.
Brunner graduated from West Liberty in May 2015 with a degree in exercise physiology and recently obtained a Masters of Science in Physician’s Assistant Studies at West Liberty University. He is now working full-time as a Physician Assistant at Wheeling Hospital.
Coach Scott Castilow
Scott Castilow will be this year’s Post 1 Varsity assistant coach. Castilow played four seasons (2007-2010) with Wheeling Post 1. This season marks his seventh year as an assistant coach with the organization.
During high school, Castilow played baseball for four years at Wheeling Park High School under the direction of Chad Stout.
After high school, he attended West Liberty University and played baseball for four years under Bo McConnaughy and Eric Burkle. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2014.
“Scott has been with me since we started coaching together at the lower levels. He’s a great baseball guy who knows how to handle the kids” said Brunner. “I know that the kids admire him. He’s one of my best friends and I couldn’t be happier to have him around.”
Currently, Castilow is a financial advisor.
Coach Dustin Henry
Dustin Henry enters the 2021 season as the second year pitching coach with the varsity team. Coach Henry was previously with both the 15U and Junior Varsity for the past 4 seasons.
Dustin attended Wheeling Central Catholic High school and graduated in 2011. After High school, Dustin continued his baseball playing career at West Liberty University. He graduated in 2015 with a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology.
“Dustin has proven his worth throughout the past 4 years. He has a great rapport with our players and other coaches in the organization. His work ethic and commitment is something that every head coach needs as a model for their players. Dustin will be instrumental in the success of this team” said Brunner.
Dustin is currently employed by Tecnocap in Quality and Process Control.
Coach Isaac Rine
Isaac Rine is back for his third year as an assistant coach for Wheeling Post 1. Rine was a part of the three consecutive state championships as a player in 2015, 2016, and 2017. In his last summer as a player (2018), he helped Wheeling Post 1 win 33 games.
Rine attended Wheeling Central Catholic during his high school years. In his junior year, he was named captain of the All-Valley and All-State baseball teams. The following year, he achieved first team All-State in both football and baseball.
He finished up his playing career at West Liberty University where he started in 68 career games behind the dish for the Hilltoppers. In the 2023 and 2024 seasons, he served as the graduate assistant baseball coach for West Liberty. He received a masters in Coaching and Leadership.
Rine is currently working on an Intervention Specialist certificate.
