Rich LeViere serves as the President and Head Instructor for the Pittsburgh Spirit Travel Teams. He founded the organization in 1998, after a successful coaching career at the high school level in the region. Over a span of 20 years, Rich has developed hundreds of athletes and provided guidance to countless pitchers, from beginners to advanced players. Under his mentorship, more than 500 athletes have earned college scholarships, with two going on to play professionally for the Akron Racers.
In addition to founding the Pittsburgh Spirit Organization, Coach LeViere has amassed 20 years of experience coaching at the World Cup of Softball for Team USA. In 2006, ESPN recognized him as one of the top 12 travel softball coaches in the country.
Since 2011, Rich has been affiliated with the TheCup.NL and has coached four teams to date.