2009 ABCA Convention Tentative Clinic Speaker Schedule

Saturday, January 3

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Start of Clinic Sessions Welcome & Introduction to Clinic Format Steve Smith, Baylor University – ABCA President Joe Roberts, Armstrong Atlantic State University – ABCA Second Vice-President and Clinic Director

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. “National Championship Play” , Fresno State University

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. “Pursuing Victory with Honor” Michael Josephson, Josephson Institute of Ethics Founder & President

10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. “You Can’t Keep Your Foot on 1st and Steal 2nd” Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles, and Mike Roberts, Cotuit Kettleers

10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. “Catching Fundamentals: Receiving and Blocking” Pete Dunn, Stetson University

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 noon “Pitcher’s Bullpen Routine” , Cal State University Fullerton

12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m. “Infield Defense” Tim Saunders, Dublin Coffman High School, Dublin, OH

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. “Offensive Strategies” Dave DeMarest, LaQuinta/West Minister High School, Huntington Beach, CA

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. “How to Build a High School Baseball Program” James Carrese, Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, NY

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. “Video Analysis of the Swing: See How and When We Adjust to Speeds and Locations” Don Slaught, Former MLB Player and Hitting Coach

2:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. “Middle Infield Play” Danny Hall, Georgia Tech

3:10 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. “Bunting and the Short Game Offense” Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina University

3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Optimizing Outfield Play” Mike Anderson, University of Nebraska

4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. “Team Defensive Drills , University of Kansas”

6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet

Sunday, January 4

8:30 a.m – 9:10 a.m. “Catchers: Receiving and Blocking Drills” Charlie Greene, Jr., Milwaukee Brewers Catching Coach

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion: “Experience Teaches Knowledge” - Retired, Fresno State University; Keith Madison – Retired, University of Kentucky; Gary Pullins – Retired, Brigham Young University; Gary Ward – Retired, Oklahoma State University

10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. “How to Pitch with Your Fastball and Win” Jerry Weinstein, Colorado Rockies

10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. “Timing of the Load Which Controls the Swing” Jim Skaalen, Milwaukee Brewers Hitting Coach

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 noon “The Left-Handed Pickoff Move to First Base – A Progressive Teaching Plan” Mike Maack, Prestonwood Christian Academy (TX)

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ABCA Honors Luncheon

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. “Preparing for the Game: Pre-Game and Post-Game Team Meetings” Dusty Rhodes, University of North Florida

2:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. “Championship Baseball” Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Manager

3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Making Batting Practice Effective and Efficient” Rob Walton, Oral Roberts University

4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. “Infield Drills with Emphasis on the Corners” Scott Pickler, Cypress Community College (CA), and Jeff Pickler, Arizona Diamondbacks

4:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. “Let’s Analyze the High School Swing” Marc Johnson, Cherry Creek High School (CO)

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “Hot Stove” Pitching Discussion

Monday, January 5

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. “Beyond Sports Psychology: Finally a Cure for the Yips” Dr. Richard Crowley, Mental Mechanics Coach

9:10 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. “The Art of Catching” Brent Mayne, Former MLB Catcher

9:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. “Performance Training for the Baseball Athlete” Jeff Krushell, MLB International Director of Strength/Conditioning

10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. “The 10 in 1 Drill – The Everyday Practice Starter” Kelly Smith, Lower Columbia College

11:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. “Developing a Championship Offense” Jay Johnson, University of San Diego Assistant

All clinic sessions will be held at the San Diego Convention Center located next to the Marriott and Hyatt hotels.