2013 American Baseball Coaches Association Convention

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Each January, the ABCA hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Approximately 4,000 coaches attend the convention, which is held at various locations around the country. It is four days of non-stop baseball.

Normally, on the opening afternoon of the convention, all the committees meet to discuss their issues. There are 19 such committees not counting the Board, Executive Committee or the Standing Committee. The evening of the first day of the convention is reserved for all the Divisional Business meetings. Actions taken at all these meetings are taken to the Executive Committee.

There are approximately 30 clinic speakers at each year's convention. These are some of the most knowledgeable and finest baseball coaches in the world. Each shares his expertise with all the coaches in attendance.

Two highlights of each convention are the Honors Luncheon and the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet. Both are held to present and honor individuals who have contributed significantly to the sport of baseball. Some of the individuals who have been recognized and honored at the Honors Luncheon have been President George Bush, Ray Kroc, John Grisham, Dick Enberg, Bobby Brown, John Moores, Sparky Anderson, Tommy Lasorda, Sandy Alderson, Michael Josephson, Bruce Brown, Cal Ripken, Jr, Nolan Ryan. and Congressman Dennis Hastert.

At the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet, the induction of the ABCA newest class of Hall of Famers takes place. The annual Lefty Gomez Award is also presented to an individual who has contributed at the highest level to the sport of baseball. The Regional Coaches and National Coaches of the Year are introduced in each division.

Additionally, approximately 300 companies are on hand to display state-of-the-art baseball equipment and services. These exhibitors use over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.

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