The ABCA Expo Theater is the go-to destination for coaches looking to explore the latest innovations in baseball while hearing directly from the companies shaping the game. During the 2027 ABCA Convention in Chicago, Expo Theater sessions will include live product demonstrations, panel discussions, and interactive conversations where coaches can ask questions and gain real-world insight into how new tools and services can be implemented within their own programs. Recent Expo Theater presenters have included industry leaders such as ATEC, Playbook365, Shaw Sports Turf, Pocket Radar, Rapsodo, GameChanger, eTeamSponsor, PitchCom, HitTrax, PureTorque, and Driveline Baseball—representing a wide range of equipment, technology, and service providers. The 2027 Expo Theater lineup will be announced in October 2026. All companies presenting in the Expo Theater will also be part of the ABCA Trade Show, allowing attendees to continue conversations, explore products hands-on, and build relationships directly at exhibitor booths. The Trade Show will be open to Convention attendees from Thursday, January 7, through Saturday, January 9, 2027, at McCormick Place.
The Data-Driven Coaching Revolution: Owning the 17 Inches. Getting the Truth. Building the Future of Amateur Baseball
Rob Regan, HeyBLU; Jonathan Parkhurst, HeyBLU; Steve Hammond, Miramonte High School (CA)
Grow Your Program or Venue with Professional-Grade Livestreaming that Engages Fans and Attracts Sponsors
Stephanie Calabrese, HiCast Sports
Relational Science Advantage®: Modern Coaching for Today's Athlete
Kevin Burr, Team Sports Consulting Group; Travis Davidson, Team Sports Consulting Group
Turf, Performance & Wellness: Setting Elite Standards for the Future of Baseball
Trey Brindle, Shaw Sports Turf; Matt Donahue, Shaw Sports Turf; Jamie Reed, Texas Rangers
SportID: Verified. Centralized. Simplified.
Billy Becher, Playbook365; Nelson Gord, Playbook365
Buckle Up Coaches!! Optimize Your Baseball Performance with Advanced Belt Technology
Ryan Crotin, Independent Researcher; Rob Ducey, Core Energy; Travis Miller, Core Energy; Ryan Weiss, Houston Astros
Leveraging Electronic Signal Calling to Improve Execution & Performance
John Hendricks; Jon Updike, PitchCom
Coaching with Confidence: Leveraging Rapsodo Data Across All Levels of the Game
Trevor Charpie, Youngstown State University; Brent McNeil, Lake Erie College; Brian Page, Rapsodo Baseball; Craig Rogers, Milan High School (TN)
How Championship Programs Turn Fundraising Into Their Competitive Edge
John Knott, Mt. San Antonio College; Larry Owasso, Owasso High School (OK); Lyndon Coleman, Pasco-Hernando State College; Corby McGlauflin, Briar Cliff University
The Future is Now: Accessible Tech Transforming Youth Baseball
Mike Donfrancesco, HitTrax; Tanner German, TheStack; Steve Goody, Pocket Radar; Bobby Tewksbary, Peletero; Alex Trezza, GameChanger
Elevated Training with the ATEC M3X 2.0
Alex Hale, CHIPS Performance Training
The Secret Weapon That Separates $100K Facilities From $1M Facilities
Eli Herrick, Baseline; Zack Ladner, Baseline; Patrick Stanley, Complete Game
Data-Driven Swing Decisions: Leveraging the Point of Impact with Driveline
Travis Fitta, Driveline Baseball
Prepping for Competition - Increasing Spinal Mobility to Reduce Arm Strain
J Braun, PureTorque; Ryan McWilliams, BSF Pitching Performance
Coaching with PLUS: A Platform That Transforms Practice & In-Game Performance
Steve Goody, Pocket Radar; Alex Trezza, GameChanger
Full Swing KIT: The New Standard in Baseball
Kyle Attl, Full Swing; Ryan Reinsel, Full Swing
Driveline Baseball: Launchpad
Mike Rathwell, Driveline Baseball
Ready to Be Part of the 2027 ABCA Convention? Convention Registration, presented by Traveling Teams, opens to everyone on September 1, 2026, with 2025-26 ABCA members receiving access to Priority Convention Registration beginning in August 2026. VIEW FULL REGISTRATION TIMELINE!
Can’t Join Us in Chicago? You can still take part in the ABCA Convention experience from anywhere through the ABCA Clinics Live Video Stream. This live, online option delivers nearly 60 high-impact coaching clinics, including Main Stage presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and Youth Coaches Session content. Live Stream registration opens September 1, 2026.
Added Value for Registrants Convention and Clinics Live Stream registrants receive early access to the complete set of 2027 ABCA Convention on-demand clinic videos, including Main Stage clinics and Q&As, Youth Coaches Session presentations, and Expo Theater sessions. These videos will be available in early February 2027. All ABCA members will receive access to the full 2027 Convention video library in May 2027, but this early-access window allows registrants to start applying new ideas and strategies months ahead.
