Play Ball! Minnesota Coaches Conference
Saturday, March 23, 2019
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. CT
Target Field
The Play Ball! Minnesota Baseball Conference is FREE to all Head Coaches in the Gopher State Baseball League. GSBL Head Coaches should email Pat Reese (patrick@myas.org) to register for this conference.
All OTHER registrations should go through the Play Ball! website and there is a $20 registration fee (includes breakfast, lunch, speakers, and four complimentary Twins game tickets). Location of game tickets to be determined, subject to availability. ADA accessible game tickets available upon request.
New in 2019 - Conference Tracks
Beginner Track
For coaches who are just starting on their coaching journey. Also, for coaches who will be coaching kids age eight and under. These sessions will provide a fantastic base for your coaching abilities. Emphasis is placed on teaching fundamentals in a very fun and encourage atmosphere. You will learn how to make your players want to come back the next year.
Youth Track
For coaches who will be coaching kids ages 9 - 12. These sessions will provide excellent instruction on how to further develop the skills that kids at these ages possess. Most of the coaches at this conference will want to attend sessions in this track.
Advanced Track
For coaches who will be coaching kids older than 12. These sessions will address areas of advanced instruction for older players.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-In & Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 8:35 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 8:35 AM - 9:15 AM | General Session #1 Why Do We Coach? |
| 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM | Breakout Session #1 Throwing for Beginners - Beginner Track Hitting by Tim Rappe - Youth Track Outfield Skills - Youth Track Advanced Pitching by Chase Hentges - Advanced Track |
| 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM | Breakout Session #2 Hitting for Beginners - Beginner Track Pitching by Chase Hentges - Youth Track Organizing A Practice by Rob Fornasiere - Youth Track Advanced Hitting by Tim Rappe - Advanced Track |
| 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Session #3 Fielding for Beginners - Beginner Track Infield Skills by Jason Nell - Youth Track Managing A Game Day by Rob Fornasiere - Youth Track Mental Performance - Advanced Track |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM - 1:25 PM | Breakout Session #4 Practice Planning - Beginner Track Arm Care - Youth Track Base Running by Brian Bambanek - Youth Track Advanced Infield Skills by Jason Nell - Advanced Track |
| 1:35 PM - 2:15 PM | General Session #2 The Coach/Umpire Relationship by Mark Arjes |
| 2:25 PM - 3:05 PM | General Session #3 The Coach/Parent Relationship |
