 WELCOME TO THE 21TH ANNUAL GULF COAST SOFTBALL COACHES CLINIC |
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YOU MAY REGISTER ONLINE HERE NOW or go to Texas Prep Softball website. |
| DECEMBER 12-13, 2024 MARRIOTT WESTCHASE HOUSTON Clinic Hotel Rates are $125 per night this year. HOTEL RESERVATION LINK |
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| Patrick Murphy University of Alabama |
Chris Malveaux Auburn University |
Ricci Woodard Texas State University |
Kelly Maxwell USA Softball / University of Oklahoma |
| Link to Bio | Link to Bio | Link to Bio | Link to Team USA Bio |
CLINIC SCHEDULE
CLINIC SCHEDULE
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE -- UPDATED 11/25/2024
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |||
| Time | Event / Speaker | Topic | Location |
| 3:00 | Registration Begins | Westchase Room | |
| 4:00 | Exhibits Open for Viewing/Shopping | Grand Ballroom Foyer | |
| 5:00 | Ricci Woodard (Texas State Univ) | Grand Ballroom | |
| 6:00 | Chris Malveaux (Auburn) | Grand Ballroom | |
| 7:00 | Patrick Murphy (Alabama) | Grand Ballroom | |
| 8:00 | Buffet Appetizers / Happy Hour | Grand Ballroom Foyer | |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | |||
| 8:00 | Registration Begins | ||
| 8:30 | Exhibits Open For Viewing/Shopping | ||
| 9:00 | Chris Malveaux | Grand Ballroom | |
| 10:00 | Ricci Woodard | Grand Ballroom | |
| 10:45 | Break / Breakfast Snacks | Grand Ballroom Foyer | |
| 11:10 | Kelly Maxwell (USA Softball) | Grand Ballroom | |
| 12:10 | Patrick Murphy | Grand Ballroom | |
Benefits of Attending the Gulf Coast Softball Coaches Clinic
Thursday night & Friday morning sessions with outstanding softball speakers. Happy Hour with food after Thursday sessions. Breakfast snacks on Friday morning between sessions. Exhibitors/Vendors in attendance. Gift cards / Drawings after every session. Time to visit with fellow coaches across our region during breaks and social times. Fun and learning weekend right before the season starts!
Top Speakers
Thursday & Friday sessions with outstanding softball speakers.
Food Provided
Food is including starting with our Happy Hour after the final Thursday session and Breakfast snacks at mid-morning.
Exhibitors/Vendors
We always have 8-10 exhibitors in attendance for our coaches to visit and shop with.
Gifts & Cash Drawings
Drawings for Restaurant Gift Cards, Exhibitor Gifts, & Cash held after every session.
Network & Socialize with Fellow Coaches
Time to visit with coaches, speakers, exhibitors during breaks & social times (Happy Hour) to discuss softball & have a fun time before the season starts.
Convention Style Hotel
The Marriott Westchase has over 600 rooms, ample convention sized areas, plus a large 10 story atrium with plenty of room to socialize next to the bar.
Session Videos Available for Attendees
We will video the presentations and give you a registration code to be able to access the video in case you missed something or you need to review again before your season
Early Registration Discount
Registrations received in the mail or online (paid or not) before December 23, 2023 receive a discount of $20 per coach.
Attendance
Starting with 75 in attendance at our first clinic in 2004 at the Gulf Coast Greyhound Park, we have had attendance between 500-700 for the past 6 years (excluding online clinic of 2021 Covid year).
Clinic Attendance - 2004
Largest Attendance - 2020
States Represented
Total Speakers
