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Western Suburbs
Western Suburbs IL 60532
Phone: 708-935-9203
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Age Groups: Youth - High School - College
Focus: Pitching - Hitting - Skills Development
Travel Team Coach: Yes
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Western Suburbs
Western Suburbs IL 60532
Phone: 708-935-9203
Website: None Listed
Email: Click to email instructor
Blog URL: None Listed
Facebook URL: None Listed
Twitter URL: None Listed
Age Groups: Youth - High School - College
Focus: Pitching - Hitting - Skills Development
Travel Team Coach: Yes
Average Rating:
* Illinois high school baseball player of the year 1992 ( Proviso West hs ).
* Selected to the 1992 All-State team as a senior.
* Drafted in the 32nd round by the then California Angels in the 1992 amateur draft ( turned down ).
* earned a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska.
* Selected to the All-Big Eight team as a designated hitter his junior season.
* Selected as part of the Collegiate All-Area team by the coaches his junior season at Nebraska.
* Drafted in the 1rst round ( 21st overall pick) by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1995 amateur draft as a junior.
* Played 3 seasons with the Orioles during Cal Ripken's consecutive games streak.
* Signed with the Anaheim Angels during the 1998 season.
* signed by the New York Mets in 1999.
* Retired at the end of 1999 season.
* Professional baseball/softball instructor for the past 14 years.
* 2000-05 Worked at STRIKES Baseball Academy in Broadview IL.
* 2001-03 Pitching coach at St Josephs hs in Westchester IL.
* 2004 13u Head coach for the DuPage Dragons.
* 2005-11 Worked at Centerfield Sports Academy in Naperville IL.
* 2009 13u Head coach for the Hinsdale Red Dogs.
* 2010-13 Worked with the Hinsdale Red Dogs organization as their pitching/hitting instructor for all ages.
* 2009-12 Pitching coach for Proviso West hs in Hillside IL.
* Working at Elite Sports Performance (ESP) in Oswego IL.
* Also doing independent private lessons throughout the suburbs.
* Selected to the 1992 All-State team as a senior.
* Drafted in the 32nd round by the then California Angels in the 1992 amateur draft ( turned down ).
* earned a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska.
* Selected to the All-Big Eight team as a designated hitter his junior season.
* Selected as part of the Collegiate All-Area team by the coaches his junior season at Nebraska.
* Drafted in the 1rst round ( 21st overall pick) by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1995 amateur draft as a junior.
* Played 3 seasons with the Orioles during Cal Ripken's consecutive games streak.
* Signed with the Anaheim Angels during the 1998 season.
* signed by the New York Mets in 1999.
* Retired at the end of 1999 season.
* Professional baseball/softball instructor for the past 14 years.
* 2000-05 Worked at STRIKES Baseball Academy in Broadview IL.
* 2001-03 Pitching coach at St Josephs hs in Westchester IL.
* 2004 13u Head coach for the DuPage Dragons.
* 2005-11 Worked at Centerfield Sports Academy in Naperville IL.
* 2009 13u Head coach for the Hinsdale Red Dogs.
* 2010-13 Worked with the Hinsdale Red Dogs organization as their pitching/hitting instructor for all ages.
* 2009-12 Pitching coach for Proviso West hs in Hillside IL.
* Working at Elite Sports Performance (ESP) in Oswego IL.
* Also doing independent private lessons throughout the suburbs.
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USER REVIEWS
Great Pitching Coach
Great Pitching Coach
Great coach and great guy. My son worked with Alvie for four years and I would highly recommend him.
Hitting instructor
Heather Doman
Alvie is by far the best hitting instructor for my daughter Heather and her travel softball team The Illinois Vipers 14 u.She looks forward every Monday at hitting practice to learn more about the different techniques Alvie teaches her and It sure shows at the plate which she has more power and opposite field hitting.Thank you Alvie your the best
Hitting
Mary Torres
Alvie has been working with a travel team I coach, including my 2 daughters for the past 9 months, and has helped them tremendously. He works well with kids, and it is clear he enjoys what he does. My daughters have learned so much, and it is a great thing to watch them continue to improve. Thanks Alvie!
Pitching and Hitting
Gary G
Alvie in short period of time has done a tremendous job working with my 14 yr old son. His drills have been very effective in teaching my son both hitting and pitching. He also does an outstanding job explaining situational baseball which is just as important as the mechanics.
Great instructor, Great guy
Kevin F
I have been working with Alvie for several years now and he has helped me excel in my hitting and pitching extremely well. He is very knowledgeable and is very patient when it comes to his instruction. Overall he is a really great, funny guy to work with and a great instructor. I always look forward to working with him. I would strongly recommend him to any player who is looking to strongly improve their game and become a better player for the future.
What are you waiting for?
One of the best all around instructors in the area. If you are not using to better your child then what are you waiting for. Develops all aspects of the game for any age group. I would recommend Alvie to anyone and know that I have left them in good hands.
The Best
Bryan Peters
I've worked with coach Shepherd for one year now and my improvement has been dramatic. He has taught me so well in my mechanics that I never have to think to throw a strike it just happens. He is very patient and very helpful. He always stays positive and it helps a lot to have positive attitudes around while pitching. All around he's a great guy and I would recommend him to anybody for pitching, hitting, personal fitness, and even life lessons.
BEST of the BEST
Victoria G-M
Alvie is a fantastic comprehensive coach! Pitching, hitting or fielding, he does it all.From analyzing mechanics, making/teaching necessary adjustments, utilizing drills for developing skills and professional instruction to improve and develop the player. My son has worked with Alvie and after every session he walks away recharged and excited about the game. He has the perfect demeanor to bring out the best in anyone's player! I can't say enough good things about Alvie, he is the BEST!
