Former MLB players Scott Terry, Matt Whiteside and Scott Cooper lead the ASP staff.
DAVE PREGON – Owner, Hitting – Former professional baseball player 1984-87 with the Montreal Expos and the St. Louis Cardinals. Dave was Rookie of the year in 1984 by Montreal Expos. Dave has been involved with coaching and instructing players since 1982. He was ranked in the top ten most prolific home run hitters in NCAA Div I College History and holds several school records. He helped coach the Australian National Team and has conducted camps as far away as Puerto Rico.
MATT WHITESIDE –Owner, Pitching – 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.
SCOTT TERRY –Pitching – Scott retired from his instructional role in May 2019. He is still actively involved with the St. Louis Cardinals.
TRAVIS TINGLE – Pitching – Travis Spent his first 2 years of college at Cleveland State Community College where he received All-Conference awards both years. While there, he won 12 games with 136 strikeouts. Travis finished his college career at the University of Louisville where he won 8 games, had 2 saves and threw 110 innings. Following college, he played three years Independent ball for the Windy City Thunderbolts where he made 54 starts, threw 323 innings and had two no hitters. He was All-Star selection in 2015. Travis spent six months in Australia playing for the Adelade Bite in the ABL with a 1.63 ERA. Since 2015 and currently, he is the Pitching Coach for Harris Stowe as well as a St. Louis Gamers Coach.
SCOTT COOPER– Hitting – Scott graduated Pattonvile High School in 1986. In 1985-86 Scott was the All State, All American, Pitcher, 3rd baseman MVP-1986 –Class 4A Mo. Baseball state championship. Scott was the 2nd Round Pick 1986 Amateur Baseball Draft-Boston Red Sox- and was Voted To the All-Star Team every minor league season 1986-91. Scott was 2 time MLB All-Star 1993,1994 and Played in the major leagues 1990-1998 (Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, KC Royals, Texas Rangers). Scott also Played for Seibu Lions of the Japanese league. Voted by Baseball America as the Top Defensive 3rd Baseman in American League 1993-1994 & Best Infield Arm in American League 1993-1994 By Baseball America, Scott was also Voted Boston Red Sox MVP 1993-1994. He was the Head Coach for Fontbonne University Baseball Team 1999-2004. Scott is currently the Field Coordinator and Co-Founder of St. Louis Gamers.
ANDY MARKS – 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 is experiences to coaching and has become a Pitching Instructor for All-Star Performance and a St. Louis Gamers Coach.
KEVIN WHEELER– Hitting, Throwing, Catching and Fielding – Kevin has been playing and or coaching baseball for the past 28 years. He has taught private hitting, pitching, and catching lessons with Professional Baseball Instruction of Illinois. Kevin played for the Miami Hurricanes in the early 90’s. and for the “Wizard of College Baseball” Ron Fraser and learned catching skills playing behind 4 time National League Gold Glove winner and 2 time National League All-Star, Charles Johnson. “Minor League Baseball Expert” for the Sporting News from 2001-2005. Kevin is currently a talk show host and sports reporter for ESPN 101. Kevin Wrote scouting reports on both Major League and Minor League players for Diamond Library publications from 1998-2007.
BRETT FREUND – Hitting and Catching – Brett currently coaches for the St. Louis Gamers at the high school level. He 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.
JOE SCHRIMPF – Hitting & Catching – Joe Graduated from Arkansas State University ins 2017. He led the team senior year with a .343 batting average, .474 on-base percentage, and .528 slugging percentage. His .343 batting average ranked 6th in league and 180th in nation. .474 OBP was 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference.528 ranked 10th in the Sun Belt Conference. Joe Graduated with the most RBI in a career in school history with 146. He was also Named Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference as a utility player, Sun Belt player of the week twice. He had the Most sacrifice bunts in school history with 40, scored 2nd most runs in history with 151, 8th player in school history with 200+ hits, and finished6th most all-time with 209.
FERNANDO VILLAGES – Hitting & Catching – Fernando played college baseball at Central Methodist University. He also played professionally for the Pirates Organization, finishing his pro career in June 2019. Fernando was a Mach1 Hitting Student in 2018 and is now an active trainer/coach.
MINDY DANIELSON– Softball Hitting – 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.
ASHLEY EFTINK – Softball Pitching – Graduated from Central Methodist University in 2005. Ashley Spent 4 Years Playing NAIA Softball and studied Recreation Administration. She received Numerous Honors for Pitching, Utility Player and Offensive Efforts. Ashley Made 1st Team All-Conference & 3 of the 4 Years She Played Pitcher of the week numerous times and 1st Team All Regional her Senior Year. After graduating, she stayed at Central Methodist University to be a Graduate Assistant for the Softball Team, as well as a Pitching Coach.
ASHLEY LUTZ – Softball Pitching – Ashely was the Starting Pitcher at St. Charles Community College 2013-2014 and for Missouri Southern State University 2014-2016.. She Broke the strikeout record her senior year at MSSU and was Voted MVP her Senior Year. Ashley held a position as a pitching coach, working at a facility in Joplin.
MEGAN COOPER – Softball Catching, Fielding & Hitting – Megan was a 4 Year Scholar Athlete at William Woods University as a catcher and 3rd baseman. She ended her career as a right fielder. She went on to coach the 14U Stingers and was the Former Assistant Coach at Lindenwood Belleville. In her earlier years, Megan played for the St. Louis Fever, St. Louis Angels, St. Louis Stingers and the St. Louis Chaos.
Chief Operating Officer & Owner Bascha Whiteside (bascha@all-starperformance.net)
Director of Operations – Beth D.
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