Baseball LMW: 01/07/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes

01/07/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes - unofficial

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion Baseball)

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Below -

* News Items

* Camps, Dining & social events (detailed in the calendar section)

* 2026 “calendar” - concentrating on January - April

* selected links (HS, coaches association, AmericanLegion)

News -

*Eric Theisen (Adrian HS & Adrian Post 275 / Milwaukee Brewers) - Mr Theisen is promoted to "Lead Hitting Coach" with Guillermo Martinez and Daniel Vogelbach as subordinates; Heavy Sports - https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/milwaukee-brewers/daniel-vogelbach-coach-news/

*Joey Wiemer (Bedford HS) - Mr Wiemer has been "claimed" by the Washington Nationals -

MLB.com - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/nationals-claim-joey-wiemer-waivers-giants.html

*OHSAA NIL Resource Center “Understanding the OHSAA Name, Image, Likeness - Personal Branding Rights Bylaw” - https://www.ohsaa.org/Eligibility/NIL-Resource-Center

Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -

January 8-11 - 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, OH

January 9-10 - 2026 MHSBCA Convention

January 22-24 - 2026 OHSBCA State Clinic

January 22-24 - 2026 IHSBCA (Indiana) State Clinic

January 24 - Hillsdale College First Pitch Dinner & Auction

January 31 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp

February 7 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp

2026 tentative calendar -

#January -

January 1 - Legion Registration Opens

January 1 - Legion Background checks and abuse trainings may begin

January 8-11 - 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, OH - https://www.abca.org/ABCA/ABCA/Events/Convention/ABCA_Convention_Home.aspx

Midwest speakers scheduled include:

Justin Haire, Ohio State University - Hard To Kill: Building a Bulletproof Pressure-Driven Offense

Tim Held, Archbishop Moeller High School - Unlocking the Power of a Dynamic Offense

John Vodenlich, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Fundamental Baseball That Wins Games

Jason Whited, Centerville High School - Creating Outs That Win the Game: A Deep Dive Into Pickoffs

Mike Deegan, Denison University - Culture, Training Environments, and Competition: A Systematic Approach to Development

and more in the various panel sessions - https://www.abca.org/ABCA/Events/Convention/Rookie_Coaches_Mentorship_Hot_Stove_Sessions.as px

January 9-10 - 2026 MHSBCA Convention at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - Mt Pleasant, MI

convention agenda - https://www.mhsbca.org/ (scroll down for agenda) - speakers include -

Brad Bush - MHSAA (what's new in the MHSAA)

Matt Shoemaker - MLB (resilience - Trenton HS grad)

Adam Vrable - University of Louisville Assistant (outfield play - Bay City Central grad)

Chris Andrews - Portage Northen HS (mental game & program building)

Brian Nelson - Oakland University Head Coach (resource management - leadership)

Chris Newell - Oakland University Director of Program Development (batting)

Bruce Fields & Daniel Fields - MLB (batting)

Wayne Welton & Joe Welton - (throwing - position player and pitcher; practice organization)

Dan Cimini - small ball / offensive pressure

Corbin Boone - performance training and culture

January 17 - Wisconsin ALBA/Legion Meeting 11:30am Open Session - Green Bay

January 22-24 - 2026 OHSBCA State Clinic at Columbus Hilton at Easton (3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219) - https://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/programs-state

Agenda (12/13/25) - https://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/asset_manager/get_file/928894?ver=4 speakers include (Mike Valesko / Jeff Mielcarek (Hall of Fame induction); Brian Hiscox (OHSBCA); Ryan Brownlee (ABCA); Dan DeLucia (Boston Red Sox); Brian Green (Wichita State); Phoenix Bat Assistant Coach of the Year; Marco Clay OHSBCA Field of the Year; Dr. Peter Fadde (GameSense); State Players of the Year; OC Sports Player of the Year; Victory & Service Awards; Poll coach of the Year ; Jeff Mielcarek (State of the OHSBCA); Greg Beals (Marshall); Justin Haire (The Ohio State University); Tony Vitello (San Francisco Giants); Chad Jensen (OHSBCA Clinic Welcome); Nick Mingione- (Kentucky); John Kronour (OHSAA); Gene Stechschulte (Ohio Northern); John Dowling (McClean/VA High School); Zeke Pinkham (Kent State); Tim Funkhouser (Edwardsville/IL High School); Scott Manahan (Capital University); Ryan Brownlee (ABCA); Tayler Sheriff (University of Cincinnati); Brad Burns (Pleasure Ridge Park/KY High School); Jeff Sherman (Marcus/TX High School); Daryl Moreau (FlexPro Grip); Brian Meyer (Minnesota Twins); Billy Berry (Tennessee Wesleyan); Mike Deegan (Denison); Tom Winske (University of Cincinnati); CJ Beatty (The 3-Laws of

Championship Communication);

January 22-24 - 2026 IHSBCA (Indiana) State Clinic at Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing; 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 46240 - https://ihsbca.org/2025/10/03/registration-is-now-open-for-the-ihsbca-state-clinic/

Tentative agenda (01/06/26) - https://ihsbca.org/2025/12/18/tentative-state-clinic-schedule/ sessions listed include:

Brian Meyer (MiLB Manager, Minnesota Twins) “Infield Efficiency: Training Core Concepts”

Brian Meyer (MiLB Manager, Minnesota Twins) “Hitting: Clarifying the Mess”

Dan McDonnell (University of Louisville) “Run the Bases to Win”

Jeff Mercer (Indiana University) “Offensive Training Progression that Translates to Game Play”

Jeff Mercer (Indiana University) “Infield Play: Drill Work and Incorporating Team Concepts ”

Seth Voltz (University of Notre Dame) “Choosing Your Arsenal; Fastballs and Offspeed Pitches ”

*IHSBCA Assistant Coaches Awards

Brian Green (Wichita State) “The Mental Game: The Drive Towards Getting Our Players to TRULY Play the Game 1 Pitch at a Time” University

Brian Green (Wichita State) “Hitting: It Starts with What...Philosophy - Plan of Action and Offensive Drills”

Dan Cimini (Warren/MI De La Salle) “Building a Championship Program/Culture”

*2025 State Champion Coaches Panel Discussion Hosted by Terry Gobert (Josh Meaney, Indianapolis Lutheran High School (1A); Sean Riley, Boone Grove High School (2A); Dave Pishkur, Andrean High School (3A); Todd Evans, Valparaiso High School (4A))

*Coach of the Year & Hall of Fame Banquet

*Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast with Matt Bair (Indiana Wesleyan University)

8:30-11:30 am * Exhibits Open: Plaza D & E and Suites #8, # 9, & #10

Josh Lindblom (Former MLB Pitcher/ Indiana Baseball HOF) “Baseball Talk: Q&A on Culture, Leadership and Pitching”

Alex Maloney (Ball State) “Catching: A Simplistic Approach to a Complex Position”

Alex Sogard (Wright State) “Building a Competitive Pitching Staff and Program”

*IHSAA Rules Interpretation Meeting with Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner

*January 24 - Hillsdale College First Pitch Dinner & Auction - https://events.hillsdale.edu/firstpitch2026?_gl=1*1vkqeom*_ga*Mzc5NzA1MzY4LjE3Njc2MjI4MTY.*_ga_FBJP6CFLDM*czE3Njc2MjI4MTUkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc2MjI4MTUkajYwJGwwJGgw

January 31 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp - https://wsuathletics.com/news/2025/12/17/baseball-program-to-host-four-born-in-detroit-camp-sessions.aspxb (ages 8-13 noon-2pm / ages 14-18 2:30pm-4:30pm)

#February -

February 7 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp - https://wsuathletics.com/news/2025/12/17/baseball-program-to-host-four-born-in-detroit-camp-sessions.aspxb (ages 8-13 noon-2pm / ages 14-18 2:30pm-4:30pm)

February 15 - Wisconsin Legion Registration and Insurance fees accepted - credit cards only