Dave Waco runs and operates TPA. He has had a vision and desire for over 20 years to bring top-level softball & baseball instruction and mentorship to the Los Angeles area. TPA organization staff consists of a talented group of coaches and youth mentors that shares Dave’s passion and vision. DaveWaco started his first Sports Academy, Valley All-Stars Baseball Academy back in 1995, when he assembled top professional athletes who played baseball in Los Angeles for kids to learn from the Pros(active minor and major league ball players).Summary of some ofDaveWaco’s Baseball/ Softball achievements from the past 30 years.
1988–1992–Played College Baseball at UC Santa Barbara(All League Honors)
1993–1997–Professionally Played in the Philadelphia Phillies organizations.
2008–Created Shockers Girls Softball Club
2010–Co Founded the Encino-Sherman Oaks Girls Softball League(ESO).
2013-17–Coached Girls Softball (Bownet/ Victory/Firecrackers/ Puma)
2015-17–Helped Coach Harvard-Westlake Girls Varsity Softball
2015-present–FormedShockers TPA AthleticsClub/ Academy
