NKCA Baseball League 2017 Coaches Conference Saturday, February 11, 9am – 1pm (8:30am check-in) KCPD Academy – Auditorium 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, MO 64119

Let’s start heating things up with this year’s Coaches Conference!! We could not be more excited to kick off 2017 with this special event!!

There is NO ENTRY FEE to attend. Anyone who plans on assisting the team in any way (score keeping, parent help, etc) is welcome to attend. If you plan on coaching in our program, you need to attend. While we are asking ALL coaches to attend the conference and in addition to gaining valuable information from our speakers, we will have several drawings for items that will include autographs, equipment and more!! Swag bags will also be provided while supplies last.

As an additional door prize, NKCA Baseball will be giving away 1 paid team entry into the KC T-Bones Spring Dinger Tournament, 4/21-23. Must be present to win.

If the and/or Head Coach is unable to attend, please send an assistant coach and/or a parent in their place.

Coaches are encouraged to register for this event via the Online Registration tab on the NKCA Baseball website. Coaches can also register the day of the event from 8:30am to 9:00 am on Saturday, February 11. Space is limited, please be prompt to guarantee a seat.

Here is our line up…

Willie Wilson

KC Royal Hall of Famer, made his major league debut in 1976 with the KC Royals

 1985 Champion  He was the 1981 Royals Player of the Year and a two-time All-Star selection.  In 1980, he became the second player in MLB history with 100 Hits from each side of the plate  That same year he also won the Gold Glove for Defensive Excellence

Mark J. Winston, M.D.

Dr. Winston is member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Wisconsin State Medical Society.

 Dr. Winston provided upper extremity care for the New York Giants, NewYork Mets, New York Rangers and the New York Nicks professional sports teams  He was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honors Society  Dr. Winston joined Dickson-Diveley, Orthopedics after completing his hand and upper extremity fellowship at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City

Dr. Winston will be speaking on arm safety and injury prevention for our young athletes.

Brad Emerman

Baseball has come a long way since 1839. President and CEO of ProNine Sports, Brad will be speaking on the evolution of the baseball and its future.

All teams coaching staff is encouraged to attend and/or have a parent from the team in attendance to ensure your team is covered during the conference. This is especially important in the event the Manager/Head Coach from your team is unable to attend.

For your convenience, game baseballs will also be on hand for teams to purchase.

We look forward to seeing each of you there!!

For any questions, please reach out…

Michael Cantwell, Director NKCA Baseball League 816-729-5355 [email protected]