Rookie Coaches Mentorship & Hot Stove Panel Discussions


The Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting, Hot Stove Panel Discussions and Diversity in Baseball Workshops are additional learning opportunities at the ABCA Convention.

The 2024 ABCA Convention Rookie Coaches Mentorship will take place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 4 and is open to all attendees, but is specifically a great networking opportunity for new ABCA members, first-time Convention attendees & young coaches. A panel of coaches from all levels of the game will discuss their career paths in addition to sharing tips on continuing education, career growth, balancing coaching & family and more!

The eight Hot Stove Discussions feature panels of member coaches discussing position-specific topics! The 2024 ABCA Convention Hot Stoves will be hosted on Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6. These are all interactive discussions where attendees can participate directly in the discussion and get their questions answered by the panel!

The Diversity in Baseball Workshops are split into two workshops focused on professional development and youth baseball education and advancement. The 2024 ABCA Convention Diversity in Baseball Workshops, which are being put together by the ABCA Diversity in Baseball Committee, will be held in the morning on Saturday, January 6. The ABCA Diversity in Baseball Committee works to provide resources to promote diversity within the sport and expand opportunities for minority players and coaches.

Panelists for the 2024 ABCA Convention Rookie Coaches Mentorship, Hot Stoves and Diversity in Baseball Workshops will be announced in late Fall 2023!

Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting

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When: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Paul Blanchard, Head Coach, Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Spencer Allen, Milwaukee Brewers
  • Clay Cox, Paris Junior College (TX)
  • Todd Interdonato, Wofford College (SC)
  • Richard Kanter, Kanter Sports (VA)
  • Bianca Smith, Boston Red Sox

Pitching Hot Stove

When: Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Pat Pinkman, Elite Sports Advising (NJ)
  • Sean Allen, Ohio State University
  • Frank Anderson, University of Tennessee
  • Jason Mills, D.H. Conley High School (NC)
  • Dr. Kristen Nicholson, Wake Forest University (NC)

Additional panelists to be added!

Outfield Play Hot Stove

When: Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Jake Boss, Michigan State University
  • AndrĂ© Butler, Graveyard Mentality & USA Baseball
  • Jaylen Ferguson, Baltimore Orioles
  • Scott Hall, The Webb School (TN)
  • Jack Meggs, St. Mary's College (CA)
  • Tyler Rost, Duke University (NC)

Culture & Leadership Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Craig Gianinno, University of San Francisco
  • Robbie Britt, University of Charleston (WV)
  • Anthony Gilich, Central Arizona College
  • Tyler Gillum, Savannah Bananas
  • Hannah Huesman, Texas Rangers
  • Jerry Weinstein, Colorado Rockies

Strength & Conditioning Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Dr. Jimmy Onate, Ohio State University
  • Walker Grisanti, Vanderbilt University
  • Tracy Hayes, Amplified Movement by MobilityChick
  • Nathan Hemphill, PSP3
  • Chris Romano, MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coach

Catching Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Butch Chaffin, Cookeville High School (TN)
  • Skyler Barnett, Milligan University (TN)
  • Nick Bredeson, Detroit Tigers
  • Jeff Calhoon, Campbell University (NC)
  • Jim Maciejewski, Mauldin High School (SC)
  • Zac Stout, Rogue Baseball (CO)
  • Collin Wilber, Pittsburgh Pirates

Baserunning Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Matt Talarico, New York Yankees
  • Todd Interdonato, Wofford College (SC)
  • Bryan Madsen, St. Joseph High School (CA)
  • Bianca Smith, Boston Red Sox

Hitting Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Chris Pedretti, California Community College Baseball Coaches Association
  • Andy McKay, Seattle Mariners
  • Kurt Elbin, Virginia Tech
  • Tyler Hancock, University of Kansas
 

Infield Play Hot Stove

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: 

  • MODERATOR: Tyler Gillum, Savannah Bananas
  • MODERATOR: Clay Cox, Paris Junior College (TX)
  • Damon Lessler, Ohio State University
  • Bryan Madsen, St. Joseph High School (CA)
  • Troy Marrow, Baltimore Orioles
  • Nick Schnabel, Clemson University (SC)
  • Nate Trosky, Trosky Baseball (CA)

Diversity in Baseball Workshops

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

  • 9:30 a.m. - Professional Development - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in College Athletics
  • 11:00 a.m. - Youth Development - Building a Solid Base



2024 ABCA Convention

January 4-7, 2024
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