Check back to this site later in the year for information on our next clinic.

We have a fantastic lineup of experienced and knowledgeable speakers.

Gordie Gillespie, head coach, University of St. Francis 1,816-922 (.663) record over 57 seasons of college baseball 2,325-1140 (.671) career coaching record across four sports Collegiate Baseball’s Coach of the Century Four NAIA World Series championships 16 NAIA World Series appearances Only man in Illinois High Scool Association history to be enshrined in the baseball, basketball, and footbal Halls of Fame Has been inducted into 16 Halls of Fame including the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. Coached 58 future professional baseball players Coached HS football at Joliet Catholic for 27 years (222-54) Named Head Coach of the Chicago Tribune’s All-time Illinois High School football team Coached five state championship football teams at Joliet Catholic http://www.gofightingsaints.com/ Sponsored by Dinger Bats

Ron Polk, assistant coach, University of Alabama at Brimingham. He is the former head coach at Mississippi State, Georgia and Georgia Southern. Polk went to the College World Series with each of those schools. He has a career record on 1373- 700-2 (.662) and has been named national coach of the year three times. His teams have made 8 trips to the College World Series. Seven times he served as a coach for the USA National baseball team. He is a member of the ABCA Hall of Fame and the college baseball Hall of Fame. http://uabsports.cstv.com/ Sponsored by Mid-America Sports Advantage (MASA)

Derek Johnson, associate head coach/pitching coach, Vanderbilt University. Johnson has made stops at Vandy, Stetson, Southern Illinois and Eastern Illinois. In 2004 he was named the Collegiate Baseball pitching coach of the year. Under his watch 18 pitchers have been drafted over the last 8 seasons, including 3 int he first round. His Commodore staff has led the SEC in ERA 4 of the last 6 seasons. http://vucommodres.cstv.com/ Sponsored by Miller Net Company, Inc.

Jason Selk, Director of mental training, St. Louis Cardinals. Selk is the author of “10-minute Toughness” and regular contributor to ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBC radio and TV. He has worked with the NCAA, St. Louis Rams, U of I, Mizzou and SLU, in addition to his current role with the Cardinals. http://mysportsworld.com/ Sponsored by Lee’s Sports – 618-327-8866

Joel Hawkins, head coach Highland High School. Hawkins has coached 19 seasons compiling a 401-203 record during that time. The Bulldogs have won eight MC titles, seven regionals and two sectionals under his leadership. His 2008 team won the IHSA Class 3A State Championship. Individually three Bulldogs have been drafted during this time. http://www.highland.madison.k12.il.us/hhs Sponsored by Lucco Financial Partners

This clinic will take place in the Greenville High School Auditorium. 500 maximum attendees!

Tony La Russa, Manager, St. Louis Cardinals. La Russa has spent 30 years as a Major League Baseball manager. He’s won two World Series titles (1989 Oakland A’s, 2006 St. Louis Cardinals) in addition to two NL Pennants, 3 AL Pennants, and 12 division titles. He’s third place on the all-time managerial wins list with 2,461. He is one of only two managers to accumulate 500 wins with three different teams (A’s, Cardinals, and White Sox). He’s been voted MLB Manager of the Year four times and is the founder and chairperson of the Animal Rescue Foundation.

Mike Matheny, former St. Louis Cardinals catcher. Matheny caught 1,285 games over 13 Major League seasons with a career .994 fielding percentage as a catcher. He played five seasons with the Cardinals playing in 27 postseason games with them. He hit .303 in three League Division postseason series and won four Gold Gloves for catching, three of them with the Cardinals. He was the Winner of the 2005 Willie Mac award for spirit and leadership.

John Mabry, Former St. Louis Cardinals Infielder and Outfielder Mabry hit .263 over 14 Major League seasons, starting with his first hit the day he was called up. He finished 4th in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 1995 and was named to Topps All-Rookie Team. He hit for the cycle on May 18, 1996. Manry appeared in the postseason 10 times and played parts of eight seasons with the Cardinals.

Schedule
Registration 8am-9am $35 per person in advance. See our registration information. ($45 at the door).

9am-9:50am: Mike Matheny- Building the Complete Catcher

10:00am- 10:50am: John Mabry- Hitting Fundamentals and Drills

11:00am- 12:00pm: Tony La Russa – Managing and Leadership

- Sponsored by:
Mid-America Sports Advantage (MASA)
Lee’s Sports (618)327-8866
Gateway Sprinkler Systems
Dinger Bats
Redfield Infield Topdressing

We’re pleased to announce that next year’s clinic will be held Saturday, December 6, 2008.

We’ll post more details right here throughout the year as they become available.

Saturday December 1, 2007 at Greenville Jr. High

Also take a look at our updated registration information.

Dan McDonnell Head Coach, University of Louisville. Coach McDonnell took U of L to the College World Series in Omaha in 2007. He was recently named National coach of the year by Rivals.com. Coach McDonnell was an assistant at Ole Miss(2001-2006) and The Citadel (1995-2000) helping those teams to a combined nine regionals. University of Louisville Athletics - Sponsored by NEVCO scoreboards.

Scott Terry Six years of MLB service, with St. Louis and Cincinnati. He accumulated a career ERA of 3.23, serving both as a starter and reliever. Once had a seven game winning streak with STL. In 1991, he registered a 2.80 ERA in 65 games. Terry also hit .216 for his career including two 400-plus foot home runs in 1989. He is currently an instructor for the St. Louis Cardinals Kids Clinics throughout each summer. - Sponsored by Wall Real Estate phone: 618 664-1267

Perry Roth Assistant Coach, University of Alabama-Birmingham. Coach Roth just completed his 10th year as a college coach (eight in NCAA Division I). He served nine of those years as hitting coach. He’s had stops at Bradley, Illinois State, Birmingham Southern and now UAB. UAB Athletics - Sponsored by masa

Butch Thompson Pitching Coach, Auburn University. Thompson is starting his second year at Auburn. He spent four years as pitching coach for the University of Georgia, helping the Bulldogs to the College World Series in 2004. He also coached at Birmingham Southern and Huntingdon College. As head coach he led Jefferson State (AL) Community College to 3rd place at the 1997 NJCAA Division II World Series. Auburn Athletics - Sponsored by Lee’s Sports (618)327-8866

Tim Funkhouser In nine seasons as Edwardsville’s head coach, Funkhouser has led the Tigers to a 286-64 record, five Southwestern Conference Titles, and five IHSA AA Elite 8 finals (2nd in 2002). Edwardsville High School Athletics - Sponsored by Dinger Bats

The clinic was Saturday December 1, 2007 at Greenville Jr. High.

The 5th annual I70 Coaches Clinic will be December 1, 2007 at the Greenville Jr. High School.

Thanks to everyone who made the 2006 clinic a success.

2006 I-70 Clinic

Saturday Nov. 18, 2006 at Greenville Jr. High.
Get registration information here.

Keith Madison Head Coach, University of Kentucky (retired). He is the all-time winningest UK coach with 737 wins. He was also the 1999 Team USA pitching coach and is scheduled for induction to the ABCA Hall of Fame in 2007. He is also SCORE International’s national baseball director. -Sponsored by NEVCO scoreboards.

Mike Anderson In three seasons as Nebraska’s head coach, Anderson has led the Cornhuskers to a 140-56 record, two Big 12 titles (2003 and 2005) and the school’s third College World Series appearance in five years in 2005. www.huskers.com -Sponsored by Lee’s Sports (618)327-8866

Bruce Brown Bruce is the NAIA spokesman for the Champions of Character initiative. He received the 2003 Citizenship Through Sports Alliance National Award for Lifetime Achievement. He also was recognised as the 2002 National Athletic Director of the year for the NAIA. He runs a website called Proactivecoaching.info. -Sponsored by Super 8 Motel

Lindsay Meggs Lindsay is the new Head Coach at Indiana State. He coached the 1997 and 1999 NCAA Division II national champion Cal State-Chico teams, and was named 1997 and 1999 NCAA Division II national coach of the year. He has a 538-228-4 record in 13 NCAA Division II seasons. Visit www.indstate.edu/athletic/baseball. -Sponsored by masa

Chris Hawkins Hawkins is Head Coach at Normal IL (West) High School. He was named the 2001 Big 12 conference high school coach of the year. He also coached Normal West to regional titles in 2002, 2004, and 2005 and led Normal West to the sectional title in 2005. www.unit5.org/ncwhs/sports/baseball/baseballfrontpage.htm -Sponsored by dingerbats

Monday, January 16, 2006, Greenville, Illinois

Raise the bar for your team. Coaches from all over are invited to take part in the I-70 clinic in Greenville, Illinois. You’ll learn tips on motivation, strategy, mechanics, and more from the some of the best minds in modern-day coaching.

Featuring:

Tony La Russa
Manager – St. Louis Cardinals
Winningest active major league manager

Sponsored by Turface Athletics
Copies of Tony La Russa’s book ‘Three Nights in August’ will be available for purchase for $25.00

Gordie Gillespie
Head Baseball Coach – U. of St. Francis (IL)
All-time winningest baseball coach

Sponsored by Pik Products

Registration
Print out our form and return it by mail.

For more information call Joe Alstat at 618.664.1226 x 114 or email jalstat@bccu2.k12.il.us.

Sponsored by NEVCO Scoreboards – Message Centers – Video Displays