Speakers announced for 2018 ABCA Barnstormers Clinics

Barnstormers Speakers

The speakers for the American Baseball Coaches Association's 2018 Barnstormers Clinics have been announced. Barnstormers Clinics, which are presented by Blast Motion, are one-day events for baseball coaches that feature presentations from ABCA member coaches within that region. Presentations vary from video instruction to on-field demonstrations to live practice commentary, and focus on fundamentals, practical position-specific drills, coaching cues, and practice organization tips. Blast Motion will also give a presentation during each event about hitting and the advantages of using motion detection and analytics to improve a hitter's performance.

The locations and dates for the 20 Barnstormers Clinics were released by the ABCA in March. New this year is that multiple clinics will be held in different parts of the country during the same weekend. This year's Barnstormers Clinics will also be held nationwide and include return trips to Nashville, San Diego and San Francisco in addition to several new sites in the Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Atlantic Coast and other areas.

Now in its third year, the Barnstormers Clinics are hosted by ABCA member coaches and are open to the public. They will typically run 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The registration fee is just $25 for current ABCA members or $40 for non-members.

Based in Carlsbad, California, Blast Motion is an information company that provides motion analysis and performance insights. By intelligently combining the bio-mechanics of movement with sensor data, video capture technology, and cloud-based software services, we’ve redefined the way people train, analyze, and improve their game. For additional information on Blast Motion, please visit blastmotion.com.

Triple Crown Sports is a supporting partner of the 2018 Barnstormers Clinics.

2018 Barnstormers Clinics Speakers

September 22, 2018 - Queens, NY
Hosted by St. John's University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Mike Hampton
, Assistant Coach, St. John's University - Hitting
George Brown, Assistant Coach, St. John's University - Pitching
Phil Cundari, Assistant Coach, Rutgers University - Mental Game
Kevin Leighton, Head Coach, Fordham University - Base Running
Rob DiToma, Assistant Coach, Fordham University - Base Running
Rob Valli, Head Coach, Rowan College at Gloucester County - Outfield Play
Dan Tischler, Assistant Coach, Columbia University - Infield Play
Blast Baseball - Technology

September 22, 2018 - San Francisco, CA
Hosted by the University of San Francisco, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Matt Hiserman, Assistant Coach, University of San Francisco - Pitching
Troy Nakamura, Assistant Coach, University of San Francisco - Outfield Play
Todd Coburn, Owner, The Catching Guy - Catching
Jake McKinley, Head Coach, William Jessup University - Hitting
Tony Schifano, Head Coach, San Francisco State University - Practice Planning
Derek Sullivan, Head Coach, Sacramento City College - Mental Game
Blast Baseball - Technology

September 23, 2018 - Boston, MA
Hosted by Harvard University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Bryan Stark, Assistant Coach, Harvard University - Outfield Play
Brady Kirkpatrick, Assistant Coach, Harvard University - Pitching
John Casey, Head Coach, Tufts University - Base Running
Jason Tower, Head Coach, Roger Williams University - Base Running
Todd Carroll, Assistant Coach, MIT - Coaching Perspective
Brendan Eygabroat, Head Coach, University of Mass-Boston - Hitting
Kevin Casey, Assistant Coach, Northeastern University - Mental Game
Blast Baseball - Technology

September 23, 2018 - Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by UCLA, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Niko Gallego, Assistant Coach, UCLA - Infield Play
Steve Rodriguez, Assistant Coach, UCLA - Catching
Eric Borba, Head Coach, Orange Lutheran High School - Championship Program
Rolando Garza, Assistant Coach, Pepperdine University - Pitching
Rob Ruiz, Head Coach, Westmont College - Hitting
Steve Springer, Owner, QualityAtBats.com - Mental Game
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 6, 2018 - Denver, CO
Hosted by Metro State University of Denver, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Ryan Strain, Head Coach, Metro State University of Denver - Base Running
Mark Vig, Assistant Coach, Metro State University of Denver - Pitching
Ben Buck, Head Coach, Lamar Community College - Practice Planning
Scott Bullock, Head Coach, Rocky Mountain High School - Practice Planning
Kainoa Correa, Minor League Coach, Cleveland Indians - Infield Play
Sean McKinney, Assistant Coach, Colorado Mesa University - Hitting
Bill Percy, Head Coach, St. Mary's High School - Coaching the Bases
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 7, 2018 - Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by the University of New Mexico, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Ray Birmingham, Head Coach, University of New Mexico - Hitting
Nate Causey, Assistant Coach, University of New Mexico - Catching
Brian Green, Head Coach, New Mexico State University - Infield Play
Steve Appel, Head Coach, University of the Southwest - Pitching
Chris Cook, Head Coach, New Mexico Military Institute - Practice Planning
Jim Durham, Head Coach, New Mexico Junior College - Outfield Play
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 13, 2018 - New Orleans, LA
Hosted by Tulane University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Travis Jewett, Head Coach, Tulane University - Hitting
Brian Harris, Assistant Coach, Tulane University - Infield Play
Blake Dean, Head Coach, University of New Orleans - Practice Planning
Kerrick Jackson, Head Coach, Southern University - Outfield Play
Ron Maestri, Retired, ABCA Hall of Fame - Coaching Perspective
Seth Thibodeaux, Head Coach, Nicholls State University - Short Game
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 14, 2018 - Houston, TX
Hosted by the University of Houston, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Terry Rooney, Assistant Coach, University of Houston - Pitching
Ryan Shotzberger, Assistant Coach, University of Houston - Hitting
Ryan Brisbin, Head Coach, Schreiner University - Coaching Perspective
Johnny Cardenas, Head Coach, Stephen F. Austin State University - Catching
Will Davis, Head Coach, Lamar University - Base Running
Matt Bragga, Head Coach, Rice University - Outfield Play
Lance Miles, Assistant Coach, Sam Houston State University - Infield Play
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 20, 2018 - Charlotte, NC
Hosted by UNC Charlotte, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Loren Hibbs, Head Coach, University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Practice Planning
Shohn Doty, Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Pitching
Tom Fleenor, Head Coach, Lenoir-Rhyne University - Infield Play
Rucker Taylor, Head Coach, Davidson College - Infield Play
Jeff Gregory, Head Coach, Wingate University - Hitting
Kermit Smith, Head Coach, Appalachian State University - Hitting
Danny Hignight, Head Coach, Providence High School - Championship Program
Greg Simmons, Head Coach, Charlotte Christian School - Championship Program
Rusty Stroupe, Head Coach, Gardner-Webb University - Base Running
Blast Baseball - Technology
October 20, 2018 - College Park, MD
Hosted by the University of Maryland, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Corey Muscara, Assistant Coach, University of Maryland - Pitching
Anthony Papio, Assistant Coach, University of Maryland - Base Running
Tom Eller, Head Coach, Harford Community College - Hitting
Tim O'Brien, Assistant Coach, BUBA Baseball - Catching
Ron Siers, Assistant Coach, Salisbury University - Championship Program
Andy Bradley, Head Coach, Gonzaga Preparatory School - Championship Program
Matt Tyner, Head Coach, Towson University - Outfield Play
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 21 - Athens, GA
Hosted by the University of Georgia, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Scott Stricklin, Head Coach, University of Georgia - Catching
Sean Kenny, Assistant Coach, University of Georgia - Pitching
Justin Scali, Head Coach, Piedmont College - Defending Base Running
Jared Broughton, Assistant Coach, Piedmont College - Defending Base Running
Greg Frady, Head Coach, Georgia State University - Coaching Perspective
Trey Fowler, Assistant Coach, Kennesaw State University - Mental Game
Brad Stromdahl, Head Coach, Georgia Gwinnett College - Hitting
Blast Baseball - Technology

October 21 - Norfolk, VA
Hosted by Old Dominion University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Logan Robbins, Assistant Coach, Old Dominion University - Hitting
Mike Marron, Assistant Coach, Old Dominion University - Pitching
Brian Casey, Assistant Coach, College of William & Mary - Pitching
Rich Witten, Assistant Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University - Infield Play
Ray Hedrick, Head Coach, Randolph-Macon College - Coaching Perspective
Chris Francis, Head Coach, Virginia Wesleyan University - Mental Game
John Harvell, Head Coach, Christopher Newport University - Outfield Play
Blast Baseball - Technology

November 17, 2018 - Nashville, TN
Hosted by Lipscomb University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Brad Coon, Assistant Coach, Lipscomb University - Short Game
James Ogden, Assistant Coach, Lipscomb University - Pitching
Mike Baxter, Assistant Coach, Vanderbilt University - Hitting
Butch Chaffin, Head Coach, Cookeville High School - Coaching Perspective
Travis Janssen, Head Coach, Austin Peay State University - Infield Play
Paul Phillips, MiLB Coach, Miami Marlins - Catching
Blast Baseball - Technology

November 17, 2018 - Fort Worth, TX
Hosted by TCU, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Jim Schlossnagle, Head Coach, TCU - Practice Planning
Bill Mosiello, Assistant Coach, TCU - Championship Program
Bryan Conger, Head Coach, Tarleton State University - Pitching
Clay Cox, Head Coach, Paris Junior College - Infield Play
Mitch Thompson, Head Coach, McLennan Community College - Hitting
Doug Wren, Head Coach, Tyler Junior College - Base Running
Blast Baseball - Technology

November 18, 2018 - Little Rock, AR
Hosted by the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Noah Sanders, Assistant Coach, University of Arkansas-Little Rock - Hitting
RD Spiehs, Assistant Coach, University of Arkansas-Little Rock - Pitching
Allen Gum, Head Coach, University of Central Arkansas - Base Running
Tony Roepcke, Head Coach, Lyon College - Outfield Play
Andy Schatzley, Assistant Coach, Harding University - Infield Play
Nate Thompson, Assistant Coach, University of Arkansas - Coaching Perspective
Blast Baseball - Technology

November 18, 2018 - Oklahoma City, OK
Hosted by Oklahoma City University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Denney Crabaugh, Head Coach, Oklahoma City University - Pitching
Keith Lytle, Assistant Coach, Oklahoma City University - Hitting
Matt Parker, Head Coach, Eastern Oklahoma State - Infield Play
Jimmy Harris, Head Coach, Stillwater High School - Championship Program
Larry Turner, Head Coach, Owasso High School - Championship Program
Kirk Kelley, Head Coach, Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Practice Planning
Bill Neale, Head Coach, Kansas Wesleyan University - Catching
Blast Baseball - Technology

December 8, 2018 - Phoenix, AZ
Hosted by Grand Canyon University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Rich Dorman, Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University - Pitching
Gregg Wallis, Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University - Outfield Play
Ryan Cougill, Head Coach, Yavapai College - Hitting
Tyler Gillum, Assistant Coach, South Mountain Community College - Infield Play
Russell Luce, Head Coach, Chandler-Gilbert Community College - Base Running
Tim Montez, Head Coach, Ottawa University - Coaching Perspective
Blast Baseball - Technology

December 8, 2018 - Jacksonville, FL
Hosted by Jacksonville University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Chris Hayes, Head Coach, Jacksonville University - Practice Planning
Rich Wallace, Assistant Coach, Jacksonville University - Catching
Trent Mongero, Head Coach, Glynn Academy - Infield Play
Ross Jones, Head Coach, St. John's River State College - Pitching
Dusty Rhodes, Retired, ABCA Hall of Fame - Coaching Perspective
Jeff Johnson, Head Coach, Chipola College - Hitting
Blast Baseball - Technology

December 9, 2018 - San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego State University, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Mark Martinez, Head Coach, San Diego State University - Base Running
Sam Peraza, Assistant Coach, San Diego State University - Pitching
Demetre Kokoris, Assistant Coach, Point Loma Nazarene University - Mental Game
Eric Newman, Head Coach, UC-San Diego - Coaching Perspective
Brian Schroeder, Head Coach, San Diego Christian College - Practice Planning
Brock Ungricht, Assistant Coach, University of San Diego - Hitting
Blast Baseball - Technology

December 9, 2018 - Orlando, FL
Hosted by the University of Central Florida, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration Page

Greg Lovelady, Head Coach, University of Central Florida - Mental Game
Ryan Klosterman, Assistant Coach, University of Central Florida - Infield Play
Rich Billings, Head Coach, Lake Sumter Community College - Outfield Play
Adrian Dinkel, Head Coach, Southeastern University - Practice Planning
Brad Niethammer, Head Coach, Webber International University - Practice Planning
Zach Bove, Assistant Coach, College of Central Florida - Pitching
Rick O'Dette, Head Coach, Saint Leo University - Pitching
Rudy Garbalosa, Head Coach, Lynn University - Hitting
Bruce Larkins, Assistant Coach, Seminole State College - Hitting
Blast Baseball - Technology