MATT WHITESIDE
Owner
– Over 6 years Major League Service Time throughout his 17 year professional baseball career. Matt graduated as a 3 Sport Letterman in 1986 from Charleston High School in southeast Missouri and graduated from Arkansas State University in 1990 with a Physical Education Degree, while also earning American South Conference Player of the year. Matt was the 25th Round Pick of the Texas Rangers in that same year and made his major league debut August 5, 1992 versus the Oakland Athletics. He Has pitched for seven Major League Organizations (Texas, Philadelphia, San Diego, Atlanta, Colorado, Toronto, and Pittsburgh) & Played one season in Japan for the Yokohama Baystars in 2003. During his professional career, he was a Double A All Star in 1992, a member of the American League West Division Champion Texas Rangers in 1996, a member of the National League East Division Champion Atlanta Braves in 2001,and a Triple A All Star in 2005 while setting the single season saves record with 38 that same year. Matt is also the Co-Founder of STL Gamers Baseball & the STL Gamers Pitching Coordinator. Matt is the Co-Founder and Program Director of Mach One Pitching. He currently coaches 17U & 14U Gamers while also overseeing all Teams in the Gamers program.
ANDY MARKS
Lead Instructor – Mach One Pitching
– Andy was a freshman at the University of Kansas in 2006 when the Jayhawks won their first Big II Tournament Championship in school history. It was one of two NCAA Tournament appearances he made as a Kansas pitcher. In his first two seasons in Lawrence, Andy had an impressive 122 strike outs in 124 innings of work. He spent his summers in the esteemed Northwoods League, pitching for the Duluth Huskies. He compiled a 16-6 record, was named an All-Star in 2007, threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and had a sub-2.00 ERA in two NWL campaigns. Andy has taken his experiences to coaching and instruction.
JAMES BEEVER
Pitching Instructor
– James played Division 1 Baseball at Southeast Missouri State University. James played 7 years of Professional Baseball: Atlantic League, Northern League, American Association, Golden Baseball League, United Baseball League, Frontier League and several MLB Teams. He was the Olympic Russia Pitching Coach in 2007 and also coached in Area Code Games in Long Beach, CA (Chicago White Sox). James was a Scout for the Chicago White Sox 09-11 and coached Kaskaskia Junior College in 03-04. He owned and operated Impact Baseball Training (2002-2011) and created Fusion Pitching Technologies that used sensor data/biomechanics to understand pitching delivery (2012). James has coached travel baseball for the last 10 years. James is the Lead Youth Mach One Pitching Instructor and also provides individual pitching lessons.
PRESTON BURNETT
Pitching Instructor
-Preston graduated from Smyrna High School . He played 2 years at Volunteer State Community College and is a current collegiate pitcher. Preston joined the Mach One Pitching staff in 2020 and has trained both youth, Middle and High School Mach One players. He is actively coaching with the St. Louis Gamers and an active supporting instructor for both Youth, Middle & High School Mach One. Preston teaches individual pitching lessons to players of all ages.
GREG MATHEWS
Pitching Instructor
-Greg Mathews played professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1984-1990 and the Philadelphia Phillies 1991-1993. Greg was the Head Coach for Compton College 2014-2018, Pitching Coach for the Urban Youth Academy Barons 2014-2016 and the Assistant Head Coach for Glendale College 2012-2013 as well as California State University 2010-2011. Greg has been a Professional Pitching Instructor since 1996.
SCOTT COOPER
Baseball Hitting & Fielding Instructor Scott Graduated Pattonvile High School in 1986. In 1985-86 He was an All State, All American, Pitcher, 3rd baseman. Scott was MVP-1986 –Class 4A Mo. Baseball state championship and in 1986-Gatorade national high school baseball player of the year. He was All State Football, Basketball, Baseball in 1986 & 2nd Round Pick 1986 Amateur Baseball Draft-Boston Red Sox. Scott was Voted To the All-Star Team every minor league season 1986-91 and 2 times in major leagues 1993,1994. He Played in the major leagues 1990-1998 w/Boston Red Sox, St. Louis cardinals, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, and Seibu Lyons of the Japanese league. Cooper was Voted by Baseball America as the Top Defensive 3rd Baseman in American League 1993-1994. He had the Best Infield Arm in American League 1993-1994 By Baseball America. He was also Voted Boston Red Sox MVP 1993-1994. Scott was Mentored By Ted Williams and Carl Yastremski while in Red Sox Organization. From 1999-2004 Cooper was the Head Coach for Fontbonne University Baseball Team. 2006-Current Cardinals Post Game Anaylst for KSDK Channel 5. Scott is Currently Baseball Instructor For All-Star Performance and specializes in hitting and fielding. He was also the Field Coordinator and Co-Founder of STL Gamers Baseball.
FERNANDO VILLEGAS
Catching, Fielding and Hitting Instructor In 2008, Fernando played in the Little League World Series for Team Mexico as a catcher, where they placed second overall. Fernando attended High School in Hutchinson, MN. During his high school career he was a part of Team Minnesota, where they went 5-0 against other states. He also played on the All Star team in High School. 2014-2016, he attended Iowa Central Community College. He spent his summer in Minnesota playing in the North Woods League playing for the Mankato Moon Dogs. In 2016-2019, he attended Central Methodist University. In 2018, the team won the Heart of America Conference Championship and he was named First Team All-Conference. Fernando furthered his career by playing in the Ohio Valley League. In 2019, he played in the Frontier League for the Gateway Grizzles.
RYAN NEISE
Fielding and Hitting Instructor Ryan is a former College Infielder at Western Missouri. He was Top 10 All-time in Games played for Western Missouri and 3x Collegiate Team Captain. He has been a member of the Gamers organization since 2010. He was a 3 year Short Stop for the Lafayette Lancers and won the 2019 Lafayette leadership award. Ryan won the WWBA National Championship Pools as a coach and a player. Ryan has taken his experience and love for the game into instruction.
BRETT FREUND
Catching and Hitting Instructor Brett graduated and played two years at Lincoln College. Brett continued playing for two years at Fontbonne University. He was a starting catcher all four years in college and led the teams Batting Average in 2013. That same year, Brett was elected to SLIAC 2nd team All Conference. In 2014, he was elected to SLIAC All Tournament team. Brett joined the All-Star Instruction staff in 2014.
mINDY DANIELSON
Softball Hitting Instructor Mindy was the highest ranked softball player that the Mid-West region had seen in the past decade. In 1994 she was the assistant coach for Florissant Valley Jr. College. She was the Head Coach for 14U Missouri Warcats in 2001& the Lead Softball Coach at A Game Sports/Play Ball USA Clinic where she instructed general game techniques to all ages of girls & equipped set up and designed drills for girls to work on techniques of the game. Mindy was a Top Ranked AAA Outfielder for Womens California Jazz Softball Team (only player from Mid West recruited for Southern California Team), Head Coach at St. Charles Community College from 1997-1999(placed 2nd in Region), Outfielder for Decatur Pride & was also invited to the Canada Cup. She was voted most valuable player for mulitple games and was the Assistant Coach at Washington University.
