Infield Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of coaches with an expertise in coaching infielders exploring the nuances of infield play through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various infield topics! This forum is moderated by Kai Correa of the San Francisco Giants.
When: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Kai Correa, Bench Coach, San Francisco Giants
- Billy Boyer, Infield Coordinator, Minnesota Twins
- Tucker Frawley, Assistant Field Manager, Minnesota Twins
- Tyler Gillum, Head Coach/Assistant Coach, Savannah Bananas (GA)/South Mountain CC (AZ)
- Rick Heller, University of Iowa, Head Coach
- Perry Hill, Infield Coach, Seattle Mariners
- Ryan Klosterman, Head Coach, Bryant University (RI)
- Bill Mosiello, Associate Head Coach, TCU
- Ed Servais, Head Coach, Creighton University (NE)
Outfield Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of coaches with an expertise in coaching outfielders exploring the nuances of outfield play through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various outfield play topics! This forum is moderated by former Oregon State University associate head coach Patrick Bailey.
When: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Patrick Bailey, Multi-Area Director, FCA
- Josh Rabe, Head Coach, Quincy University (IL)
- Brandon Bellanger, Assistant Coach, University of Louisiana Monroe
- JT Maguire, Player Development, Cleveland Indians
- Gabe Ortiz, Assistant Coach, Kofa High School (AZ)
Leadership/Culture Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of coaches exploring team culture and leadership techniques through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various leadership topics! This forum is moderated by Craig Gianinno of the University of San Francisco.
When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Craig Gianinno, Director of Player Development, University of San Francisco
- Nino Giarratano, Head Coach, University of San Francisco
- David Jeans, Head Coach, De La Salle High School (CA)
- Pete Savage, Head Coach, Reno High School (NV)
Pitching Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of pitching coaches exploring the nuances of pitching through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various pitching topics! This forum is moderated by Pat Pinkman, Pitching Coach at Seton Hall University.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Pat Pinkman, Pitching Coach, Seton Hall University (NJ)
- Jono Armold, MiLB Pitching Coordinator, Texas Rangers
- Pete Larson, MiLB Pitching Coach, Minnesota Twins
- Connor McGuiness, Assistant Pitching Coach, Los Angeles Dodgers
Hitting Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of hitting coaches exploring the nuances of hitting through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various hitting topics! This forum is moderated by Chris Pedretti of the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Chris Pedretti, President, CCCBCA
- Michael Earley, Hitting Coach, Arizona State University
- Jordon Twohig, Associate Head Coach, Saint Mary's College (CA)
- Kyle Wilson, MiLB Hitting Coach, Tampa Bay Rays
Base Running Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of coaches with base running expertise exploring the nuances of the running game through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various base running topics! This forum is moderated by Matt Talarico, Base Running Coordinator for the New York Yankees.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 9:15 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Matt Talarico, Base Running Coordinator, New York Yankees
- Mike Stawski, Head Coach, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Catching Hot Stove Session
What: This session features a panel of coaches with catching expertise exploring the nuances of catching through interactive dialogue. Get your questions answered and discuss your thoughts along with the panel & crowd on various catching topics! This forum is moderated by Jerry Weinstein of the Colorado Rockies.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 9:15 p.m.
Panelists: The panelists for the 2022 ABCA Convention will be announced later in Fall 2021. Below are the panelists from the 2021 event.
- MODERATOR: Jerry Weinstein, Catching Coach, Colorado Rockies
- Bill Angelo, Head Coach, Elgin Community College (IL)
- Tyler Goodro, Owner, Goodro Catching
- Mike Scioscia, Former MLB Manager, Los Angeles Angels
- Ryan Sienko, Catching Coordinator, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Collin Wilber, Catching Coordinator, Inspiration Academy (FL)