The Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches Convention is really a profound lab for learning baseball and should not be missed by anyone who coaches the sport. Certainly a highlight is the regional nature of seeing friends in New England from the baseball world from a smaller northeast radius than the ABCA convention, while the focus on elite coaches giving multiple presentations on very detailed aspects of the game is profound.

With 2-4 panels happening at all times, there is always something for everyone’s interest every year. The two speaker halls are perfect for ideas and visuals, while a batting cage and actual field offer real demonstrations with actual players.

The first-class slate of coaches from around the country gave incredible coaching insight to the attendees. Everything you can imagine was covered, from Tracy Smith (Michigan) speaking about social media strategies, Dan Skirka (Murray State) talking about culture building, Brandon Brewer (Miami) on elite defensive training techniques, J.P. Pyne (Amherst) on recruiting and developing assistant coaches, Steve Trimper (Stetson) on baserunning, and scores of other pro and college coaches on ideas on being a great coach.
The adjacent trade show is also a great opportunity for coaches and vendors to connect. The more than 60 booths are essential stops to learn about the latest in everything from uniforms, baseball training tools, gloves, bats, field equipment, motivational tools and baseball technology.