Baseball Coaches Clinic Features
Big Names For Dec. 3-4 In A.C.

A former NCAA College World Series championship coach along with the head man at a premier Big 10 Conference program and a top baseball TV analyst for ESPN.

They will be among the top-notch speaker lineup ready to impart knowledge for all interested coaches interesting in learning more about the game they love during the 6th annual Garden State Baseball Coaches Clinic which is accepting registration for what should be an exciting two days at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3-4.

Among the speakers set to appear in the 2026 ‘Official Clinic’ are current Coastal Carolina head coach Chris Lemonis who guided his former school Mississippi State to the 2021 NCAA national championship, University of Michigan head coach Tracy Smith and former Arizona State and longtime ESPN baseball analyst Mike Rooney.

A first-rate lineup of speakers will also include highly-regarded Louisville head coach Dan McDonnell, who is a 2-time National Coach of the Year; Troy University head coach Skylar Meade, Mississippi State associate head coach Kevin McMullen and Duke Baxter and Steve Nikorek of ‘Dominate the Diamond.’

“This is as strong of a lineup as you’ll find at any coaches clinic,” said New Jersey High School Baseball Coaches Association (NJHSBCA) vice president Chris Roof, the longtime head coach at state power Governor Livingston, who is in charge of speakers and clinics. “The quality of the speakers, their experience, and the variety of topics make this a tremendous opportunity for baseball coaches at every level.

“What makes this clinic special is the chance to learn from some of the best coaches in the game, all in one place. It’s going to be a first-class event from start to finish and something coaches won’t want to miss!” 

Considered one of the top baseball instruction opportunities in the northeast the Garden State Baseball Coaches Clinic brings together some of the finest baseball minds in one place and all interested college, high school, travel and youth baseball coaches are welcome.

The cost at the door is $150. There is room block special pricing available. NJHSBCA members receive a 20 percent discount.

The Thursday, Dec. 3rd clinic runs from 6-10 p.m. and continues 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4.

There is also a special Coaches Party from 10 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 3 following that evening session.

More information about the clinic email Coach Roof at: croof@verizon.net.

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