Career Development Summit

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the second annual Career Development Summit to be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. This event will serve as an exclusive forum for players not on a roster, looking to explore all facets of transitioning out of the game. Stay tuned for more updates!

2018 Agenda

TimeTopic
9-9:15 a.m. Welcome, Dan Foster, Mike Myers, Steve Rogers and Master of Ceremonies, Ryan Spilborghs
9:15-10 a.m. Life as Sport, Dr. Jonathan Fader
10:10-10:55 a.m. The Mental Aspect of Transition, Panelist: Rick Ankiel
11:05-11:50 a.m. Fungos and Fundamentals: Train Your Way Into Coaching, Panelists: Dave Hajek, Mike Hampton, Rene Lachemann, Hensley Meulens and Eric Young Sr.
12-12:30 p.m. Discovering and Building Your Strengths - Work with a Career Coach, Panelists: Mike O'Connor, Larry Fisher and Amy Kosh of The Ayers Group Wives Luncheon (12-1:20 p.m.
12:35-1:20 p.m. Lunch Break
1:25-2:10 p.m. Broadcasting 101, Panelists: C.J. Nitkowski, Eduardo Perez and Bob Scanlan
2:20-2:50 p.m. Representing Talent: Agency Possibilities, Panelist: Dave Stewart
3-3:25 p.m. Road Map to Scouting, Panelists: Jon Adkins and Brian Stephenson
3:35-4:20 p.m. Effective Networking, Amy Kosh of The Ayers Group
4:30-5:15 p.m. Interview Tips Straight from Hiring Managers, Panelists: Chris Bell (Senior Executive Recruiter, Microsoft), Sonya Cathey (Senior Director of Human Resources, Arizona Tile), Michael Perry (Senior Technical Recruiter, Facebook), Drew Thorpe (Talent Acquisition Manager, APS), Matt Tucker (Search Consultant, CareNational) and Joe Walsh (Vice President of Human Resources, Diamondbacks)
5:45-6:45 p.m. Networking Cocktail Hour
6:45 p.m. Interactive Dinner Experience
TimeTopic
7-7:50 a.m. Sunrise Yoga, Sponsored by The Wives Club
8-8:30 a.m. Welcome Session and Breakfast
8:40-9:25 a.m. How I Became a Manager, Panelist: Terry Francona, Marcel Lachemann, Rene Lachemann and Tony La Russa
9:35-10:20 a.m. Utilizing a Financial Adviser, Presented by National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
10:30-11:15 a.m. Be your Own Boss: Entrepreneurial Options, Panelists: Kelly Stinnett, John Tyler of the Kauffman Foundation
11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m. The Business Side of Baseball: Front Office and Industry Positions to Consider, Panelists: Sandy Alderson, Joe Garagiola, Jr., Jared Porter and Russ Stanley
12:15-2 p.m. Closing Session and Lunch
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