Derick Buhle

Athletic Director

Derick is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who has a passion for serving today’s youth as a coach, mentor, and follower of Jesus Christ. Although his professional career was in HVAC management, sales, and service, Derick has always had a contagious love for soccer, “The Beautiful Game.” Known as a hard-nose, passionate, but fair player and manager, Derick has played and coached in the surrounding Fredericksburg and Richmond area at the Varsity, JV, Middle School, and Travel levels for 25+ years. He is a licensed USSF coach who is always learning something new and innovating on the pitch.

This passion for coaching and teaching has led him to take on his new and exciting roll as Athletic Director for The Summit Academy. His wife Melissa Buhle is Operations Manager for The Summit and his son Andrew Buhle is Class of 2026. His pastimes include driving his two classic cars, cooking and smoking his favorite foods, gardening, and making music with his granddaughter Charlotte.