Kishwaukee Valley Storm

Max Piper - 12U E-mail: coachmax@kvstorm.org Coach Piper is in his third season as head coach for the KV Storm. He has 9 years of coaching experience and strives to help his players reach their full potential and love the game. Dave Allen - 14U E-mail: dallen@kvstorm.org Coach Allen had 8 year of coaching experience and has successfully lead teams for the Sycamore Sycos and the Lisle Slammers in the past. Shay Butler - 16U E-mail: sbutler@kvstorm.org Coach Butler is entering his 4th season as a fastpitch head coach and his 9th year overall. He was a 4-year NCAA Division I pitcher at Western Illinois University, where he holds many pitching records. He was also named the WIU Baseball Pitching Coach for the 2003-04 season. Christian Dierschow - 18U E-mail: coachchris@kvstorm.org Coach Dierschow is in his 13th season as a youth fastpitch coach - 10th season in travel and 5th season at Storm. He previously was on the SGS Board of Directors including 4 years as President (2013-2021). Coach Dierschow is the current President of the KV Storm Board of Directors. He believes in creating an environment for his teams that allows his players to continue to have a passion to play. Fundamental focus in practice and fun through playing the game while continuing to be challenged through competition are key pieces of his philosophy.