Shane Schellsmidt

Background

About Shane Schellsmidt

High school, and elementary school special education teacher within the ACSD, Iowa. Since 2001, I've served as a site director and instructional coach for local and National Baseball Camps, most recently as a pitching and hitting instructor in the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy. With taking a hands-on approach to instruction, I've worked with 29 NCAA Division I players, 9 All Americans, 3 Conference Players of the Year, 1 NCAA Home Run and Slugging Percentage National Champion, 1 College Wood Bat Summer League Most Valuable Player, along with 17 players who were offered professional contracts, 3 Iowa High School SUPER TEAM players, and numerous 2-year and 4-year college players. Three youth protégés, Andy Beck, Gabe Schultz, and Quin Schultz. Andy Beck, graduated as the State of Iowa’s High School All Time Hits Leader (275). After breaking the State of Iowa Hits record, Andy Beck would go on to say in the Des Moines Register, “Shane taught me the game of baseball, teaching me everything I know…he is my hero.” Gabe Schultz, after finishing his high school career ranks 30th in career Runs Batted In (253), 12th on Runs Scored (223), 7th in career Doubles (62), who later went on to play at University of Northern Iowa. Quin Schultz, following graduation ranked 3rd on Runs Scored (80), 4th on Runs Scored (78), and 3rd in Hits in a Season (82). Bill Krejci, USA Baseball National Team Hitting Instructor- “Shane is the consummate baseball coach. His passion and knowledge of the game is unparalleled. He possesses the ability to motivate young players to reach their full potential on and off the field.” Gene Schultz, Kee High School, former Head Baseball Coach, – Nation’s All-Time Wins Leader - “Shane is one of the hardest working individuals that I have ever encountered, as a former player and assistant coach. He knows and loves the sport of baseball. Having watched his teams, I have witnessed Shane’s organization, discipline, and enthusiasm.”