Baseball Futures Forum

Event Overview

The Baseball Futures Forum is a featured Sunday morning session developed specifically for players and parents seeking a clearer understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and pathways available within the game of baseball.

Designed as an informative and engaging forum rather than a traditional clinic, the session brings together respected voices from player development, education, college baseball, family support, and professional baseball to provide practical advice and real-world experiences.

Participants will gain insight into player development, academics, recruiting, post-secondary opportunities, family support, and long-term success both on and off the field.

Date & Time

Sunday, January 24, 2027

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Lecture Theatre, NSCC Ivany Campus, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Capacity: 150 Attendees

Featured Discussion Topics

• Baseball development pathways

• High school baseball and academics

• College and university opportunities

• Recruiting realities and expectations

• Parent perspectives and support

• Long-term athlete development

• Life in baseball beyond the playing field

• Pathway to professional baseball

Who Should Attend?

The Baseball Futures Forum is designed for:

• Players (ages 13+)

• Parents and guardians

• Coaches

• Baseball administrators

• Educators

• Families exploring competitive and post-secondary baseball opportunities

Featured Forum Contributors

The Baseball Futures Forum will feature insights and perspectives from members of the East Coast Baseball Summit instructional team.

Confirmed Contributors Include:

• Matt Stairs

• Les McTavish

• Ty Doucette

• Trevor Wamback

• Ken Lenihan

Additional Featured Special Guest Instructors, Local High Performance Instructors, and invited guests may participate as the program is finalized.

Summit Partner Opportunities

The Baseball Futures Forum provides an opportunity for Summit partners and exhibitors to engage directly with players and families.

Organizations such as local development programs, training facilities, and baseball service providers may host exhibitor booths adjacent to the session area, allowing attendees to continue discussions and seek additional information following the presentations.

Admission

Individual Pass: $25

Family Pass: $40 (up to 3 attendees)

Capacity: 150 Attendees

The Baseball Futures Forum is intended to remain affordable and accessible while helping offset guest presenter and speaker costs associated with delivering a high-quality educational experience.

Strategic Value

The Baseball Futures Forum expands the East Coast Baseball Summit audience by creating a dedicated experience for players and parents. It combines national-level insights with local expertise, offers valuable networking opportunities, highlights Summit partners, and provides families with practical information to help guide future baseball and academic decisions.

This session has the potential to become one of the signature public-facing features of the East Coast Baseball Summit.

Register Today

Individual Pass: $25

Family Pass: $40 (up to 3 attendees)

Capacity: 150 Attendees