Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting & Hot Stove Sessions

The Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting & Hot Stove Sessions are additional learning opportunities during the evenings of the convention. The Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting is open to all convention attendees but is 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, coaching & family balance and more! The Hot Stoves feature coaching panels discussing position-specific topics! These are all interactive discussions where attendees can get their questions answered by the panel!

Rookie Coaches Mentorship will take place from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 6 at the 2022 ABCA Convention. The Hot Stoves will be held on Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8. Infield & Outfield Play Hot Stoves will take place from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday. Leadership will be discussed at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday followed by Hitting and Pitching Hot Stoves from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday with Catching and Base Running to follow from 9:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

Panelists for these events will be announced later in Fall 2021.

The 2022 ABCA Convention is scheduled to be held in Chicago from January 6-9, 2022. The event will be the 78th annual ABCA Convention and close to 10,000 coaches are expected to join us for the event! Convention registration will open on September 1, 2021. The Convention will feature four days of coaching clinics across the General Session, Youth Coaches Session and Expo Theater, ABCA Trade Show, Hot Stove and Question & Answer Sessions, award celebrations, committee & league meetings, networking events and so much more! Save the date for January 6-9, 2022 and we'll see you in Chicago!

Rookie Coaches Mentorship Meeting

What: New ABCA members, first-time Convention attendees & young coaches are invited to participate in this panel discussion about networking tips, career growth, coaching & family balance and more! This forum is moderated by Paul Blanchard, Head Coach at Southwest Minnesota State University.
When: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Paul Blanchard, Head Coach, Southwest Minnesota State University
Kevin Coe, Director of Baseball, The Pullman Center
Rich Price, Head Coach, Kansas University
Anthony Pla, Head Coach, Lincoln University
Ty Gillum, Head Coach, Savannah Bananas
Kyle Peterson, College Baseball Analyst, ESPN

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 Ty Gillum and Clay Cox.
When: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Ty Gillum, Assistant Coach, South Mountain & Clay Cox, Head Coach, Paris CC
Uby Martinez, Assistant Coach, Cornell College
RJ Farrell, Manager, 12u USA Baseball
Dai Dai Otaka, Player, Johns Hopkins University
Nick Schnabel, Recruiting Coordinator, University of Michigan
Tyler Packanik, Assistant Coach, Mizzou
Cliff Pennington, Assistant Coach, Dallas Baptist University

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: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Chris Pedretti, President, CCCBCA
Steve Pearse, Head Coach, Reedley College
Drew Saylor, Hitting Coordinator, Kansas City Royals
Justin Stone, Director of Hitting, Chicago Cubs & President of Elite Baseball Training

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 5:00 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Craig Gianinno, Director of Player Development, University of San Francisco
Lauren Johnson, Mental Performance Coach, Lauren Johnson & Co
Barry Davis, Head Coach, Rider University
Alan Jaeger, Owner, Jaeger Sports
Nate Trosky, Owner, Trosky Baseball

Strength & Conditioning Hot Stove Session

What: Brand New to the ABCA Convention this year!! This session features some of the brightest minds in the strength and conditioning world. This will be a wide open session for attendees to get all of their questions answered on team and individual training. This forum is moderated by Ohio State University Professor, high school coach and Bo Jackson Elite Coach, Jimmy Onate

When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Jimmy Onate, Assistant Coach, Olentangy Orange High School
Jeremy McMillan, Sports Performance Coach, Texas A&M University
Dr. Greg Rose, Instructor, On Base U
Chris Romano, Minor League S&C Coach, Detroit Tigers
John Wagle, Director of Performance Science, Kansas City Royals

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 7:00 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Matt Talarico, Base Running Coordinator, New York Yankees
Jerry Weinstein, Minor League Coach, Colorado Rockies
Mike Roberts, Head Coach, Cotuit Ketteleers
Chuck Box, Director of Player Development, Texas A&M University

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 Ryan Sienko, Field Coordinator, Detroit Tigers.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Butch Chaffin, Head Coach, Cookeville High School
Ryan Sienko, Field Coordinator, Detroit Tigers
Butch Chaffin, Head Coach, Cookeville High School
Tyler Goodro, Owner, Goodro Catching
Todd Coburn, Owner, The Catching Guy
Charlie Greene Jr, Field Coordinator, Milwaukee Brewers
Tom Griffin, Head Coach, Carson-Newman University

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 9 p.m.
Panelists:

MODERATOR: Pat Pinkman, Pitching Coach, Seton Hall University (NJ)
Eric Wordekemper, Area Scout, Miami Marlins
Sean Allen, Pitching Coach, University of Texas
Robin Lund, Pitching Coach, University of Iowa
Willy Marshall, Director of Pitching, 108 Performance
Jordan Tabakman, Pitching Coach, Fairfield University

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 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Multi-Area Director Pat Bailey.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 9 p.m.
Panelists: