The 33rd Annual baseball Ontario Best Ever Coaches Clinic was a great success. Over 800 participants gathered at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Center from January 12 to 14, 2018 . The "Best Ever" is Ontario version of American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) convention, where coaches from across the province and beyond, gather to share ideas and network with other coaches. Participants had the opportunity to listen to an impressive group of speakers, National Coaching Certification Program Clinics (NCCP), a "Rookie Mosquito" Series, which is hosted by the Youth Team coaching staff, and trade show with 2018 newest products. 2018 Presenters:
- Dave Hudgens, Hitting Coach Houston Astros
- Steve Janssen, Head Coach Team Netherlands
- Wes Johnson, Pitching Coach University of Arkansas
- Tanner Swanson, Assistant Coach Santa Clara University
- Matt Hobbs, Pitching Coach Wake Forest University
- Omar Johnson, Head Coach Jackson State University
- Jose Vazquez, Strength & Conditioning Coach Texas Rangers - Scott Robinson, Ontario Youth Team
- David Quattrociocchi, Ontario Youth Team
- Rick Johnson, Ontario Youth Team
- Goeff Allen, Ontario Youth Team It was an honor to be part of this event. Thank you to my helpers Etan Petel, Luca and Gian Marco Carozza. Special thank you to Dirk Drieberg, Mary-Ann Smith, Enza Finnie, David Huctwith and the rest of the Baseball Ontario staff for their endless work and dedication.
Best Ever Coaches Clinic - www.baseballontario.ca National Coaches Certification Program - www.nccp.baseball.ca
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre - www.sheratontorontoairport.com