Baseball Players Conference
January 12-13, 2008
Georgia World Congress Center
Sydney Marcus Auditorium - Hall A

How do you get to the "next level"?
How do you navigate the
        recruitment process?
What skills are coaches really looking for?
Do video services work?
Are showcases important?

For those of you interested in playing at a higher level, there are lots of options and countless questions like these and many others.The Baseball Players Conference can help you get all the answers! Attend presentations from coaches from every level, professional scouts, consultants, trainers and service providers who will provide the information and tools you need to advance to the next level.
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Conference programs include:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Keynote Address:
Major Baseball Celebrity

10:15 - 11:15 AM
"How To Get Noticed By A College Coach - Showcasing Your Talents"
College Coach ( Div I, II, III )

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
"How To Prepare And Make Your High School Team
(What Do Coaches Look For And What Should I Expect In Tryouts)"
High School Coaches Panel

1:30 - 2:30 PM
"Hitting Drills & Fundamentals for Improving your Game"
College Coach

2:30 - 3:45 PM
"A Players/ Fathers Dream - Training Your Son To Be A Major Leaguer - One On One Practice Drills, Mental Approach To Your Son, Experience The Highs And Lows Of Baseball. Hear The Stories Of Current Major League Players Of What Their Experience Was Like In Making It To The Big Leagues."
Big League Player/Father

3:45 - 4:45 PM
"The Art Of Throwing - Pitching Drills & Fundamentals For Improving Your Game"
College Coach


SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 AM
"College Coaches Roundtable Discussion - Recruiting, Scholarships, Different Levels of College Baseball NCAA Compliance Rules & Regulations, Academics, Agents vs. Advisors and Q & A"
College Coach Panel
(Div I, II, III, JUCO, NCAA Staff)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
"Stay Healthy to Play Today and in the Future - Injury Prevention, Drills, Proper Throwing Techniques, Pitch Counts"
Team Trainer/Instructor/Physician

1:30 - 2:30 PM
"Infield Drills and Fundamentals for Improving your Game"
College Coach

2:30 - 3:30 PM
"Mental Aspect of the Game - Dealing with Failure"
College Coach/Sports Psychologist

3:30 - 4:30 PM
"Professional Baseball (Minor and Major Leagues) - The Facts"
Major and Minor League Players/Dir. Of Player Personnel