Also, just looked over your request and I can help with a lot!
With the LPs, go read this:
http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=274050
I spend a lot of time creating it and it should help you gain some ideas on the fundamentals of it.
With EV and IV training, I use to do it for every Pokemon I had, so I can answer any questions you have!
Welcome aboard!