2016 Nashville Convention

Jan 8, 2016 ‐ Jan 9, 2016

The 72nd annual ABCA Convention was the largest ever, with more than 5,600 coaches in attendance at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The clinics regularly drew more than 5,000 into the Delta Ballroom and the ABCA Trade Show had a record number of exhibitors and attendees.


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  Team Development

  Hitting

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  Outfield Play

  Catching

  Base Running

  Strategies

  Practice Planning

  Mental Game

  Strength Training

Building a Championship Program

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Building a Championship Program

Jan 8, 2016 8:30am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 9:10am

• Brian O'Connor, Head Coach, Virginia

How Science and Analytics Changed the Swing

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How Science and Analytics Changed the Swing

Jan 8, 2016 9:10am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 9:50am

• John Mallee, Hitting Coach, Chicago Cubs

Building a Team in Today's 'ME' Society

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Building a Team in Today's 'ME' Society

Jan 8, 2016 9:50am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 10:30am

• Andy Stankiewicz, Head Coach, Grand Canyon U.

Practice Organization: Learning Baseball Can Be Enjoyable

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Practice Organization: Learning Baseball Can Be Enjoyable

Jan 8, 2016 10:30am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 11:10am

• Dave Jauss, Coach, Pittsburgh Pirates

Building a Program From the Inside Out

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Building a Program From the Inside Out

Jan 8, 2016 11:10am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 11:40am

• Tony DeMare, Head Coach, Divine Child High School (MI)

Stop the Noise, The Game Knows

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Stop the Noise, The Game Knows

Jan 8, 2016 11:45am ‐ Jan 8, 2016 12:00pm

• Joe Brown, Head Coach, SUNY Cortland

The Blue Collar Approach to Hitting

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The Blue Collar Approach to Hitting

Jan 8, 2016 1:00pm ‐ Jan 8, 2016 1:40pm

• Jeremiah Robbins, Head Coach, Lewis-Clark State

Being Great is Being Boring - Hitting

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Being Great is Being Boring - Hitting

Jan 8, 2016 1:40pm ‐ Jan 8, 2016 2:20pm

• Andy McKay, Director of Player Development, Seattle Mariners

Developing the Complete Infielder

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Developing the Complete Infielder

Jan 8, 2016 3:00pm ‐ Jan 8, 2016 3:40pm

• Eddie Smith, Head Coach, Lower Columbia College

Pitching With Feel: Step-By-Step Guide Through the Development Process

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Pitching With Feel: Step-By-Step Guide Through the Development Process

Jan 8, 2016 3:40pm ‐ Jan 8, 2016 4:20pm

• Lantz Wheeler, Founder/CEO, Baseball Think Tank