Natalie English
CEO - Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Josh Hallingse
VP - Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
"The athletes these coaches interact with on a daily basis will not only represent our county in some of the most hallowed stadiums and competitions on the planet but will also develop into skilled entrepreneurs, business leaders, elected officials, and coaches themselves. We are excited Wilmington gets to play a small role in that development process."
2 years ago
Kim Hufham
CEO - Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Hosting Be The Best in Wilmington is an honor. We look forward to welcoming attendees and sharing with them all our destination has to offer, from Wilmington’s pedestrian-friendly Riverwalk and historic district to our three colorful island beaches."
2 years ago
Mark Scalf
UNCW Head Coach ('92-'19)
"The number of wins is not what’s most important to a baseball coach. The real joy is in the lessons learned, the relationships formed and the gratification you get from seeing the men your players become. There’s nothing like it in the world."
2 years ago
Trent Mongero
Renown Coach/Clinician, UNCW Alumni
"I’m truly excited to share my experiences at Be The Best. I’m thrilled that they’ve brought the convention to Wilmington and that I can be a part of the celebration."
2 years ago
Bill Saffo
Wilmington Mayor, UNCW Alumni
"Connections, camaraderie, and collaboration – this is exactly what community is all about. We welcome Be The Best with open arms and look forward to coordinating efforts as we foster our common visions for Wilmington."
2 years ago
Tim Doby
USA Softball, NC Commissioner
"Be The Best offers a great networking opportunity with an impressive speaker line-up that translates to an invaluable learning experience for coaches and players at all levels. This year with so many Little Leagues attending, there will be quite a draw for youth as well as coaches of younger players."
2 years ago
Carol 'Hutch' Hutchins
Michigan Head Coach ('85-'22)
"I am a long-time fan of Be The Best and am excited to see old friends in a new home. It’s always a special weekend with a perfect balance of fun and learning. Wilmington is a great place for this convention!"
2 years ago
Joey Lye
Olympian and Mindset Coach
"Be The Best is the perfect place to take every opportunity to learn and grow and connect with people!"
2 years ago
Rob Watt
Mount Olive Baseball Head Coach
"Every time I go to these events, I run out of ink in my pen. I look forward to being at Be The Best!"
2 years ago
Jeremy Sheetinger
Georgia Gwinnett Baseball Head Coach
"I think it helps presenters stay grounded, they don't feel like they're elevated on a stage. They feel like they're still on the ground floor, trying to help their brothers and sisters in the game. Be the best does a great job of connecting those two worlds and, and bringing them all together on the same platform."
2 years ago
Tyler Gillum
Savannah Bananas Head Coach
"Make sure you go meet everybody personally. Go shake their hand Go meet whoever you're interested in talking with. I look forward to being at Be The Best! It's gonna be awesome meeting everybody!"
2 years ago
Darren Fenster
Boston Red Sox/Team USA Olympic Coach
"The ability to hear so many different coaches, from so many different levels, and in different regions, I think there's a huge benefit."
2 years ago
CJ Gillman
Seattle Mariners Hitting Coordinator
"The intimate setting is my favorite part of Be The Best. It feels very much like a conversation as opposed to standing at a podium and just preaching"
2 years ago
Britni Newman
Baylor University Associate Head Coach
"At the highest levels where EVERY pitch matters, AlphaSigns is revolutionizing the game by allowing us coaches to focus on pitch sequences. Their coach card layout helped us make history with the first perfect game in Baylor history!"
3 years ago
Cindy Bristow
UCC / World-Renown Pitching Coach
"Finally! A sign/wristband system that’s easy to use, customizable, visual & fast! AlphaSigns is all you need!"
3 years ago
Larissa Anderson
Mizzou Softball Head Coach
"The true power behind Alphas Signs is in its ability to serve as a true teaching tool. Not only will coaches be able to call games, but teach their staff the high level tactics necessary to win on the big stage."
3 years ago
Sarah Piening
Immaculate Conception Softball Head Coach / Univ. Of Delaware Pitcher
"Alpha Signs System is an incredible tool for not only players, but coaches and recruiters as well. It allows for the opportunity to thoroughly understand different strike zones, as well as strategic game plans."
3 years ago
Diana Fasano
Immaculate Heart Academy Softball Head Coach
"Alpha signs system will be an effective teaching tool for all levels of softball. It will assist in preparation and understanding of the Zones as well as effectiveness in game play."
3 years ago
Perry Husband
Effective Velocity
"At the most elite levels of baseball and softball, the teams that consistently win are those that best understand how to win each pitch. With Alphas Sign System, coaches will not only have a better sign system, but also learn to sequence game plans with the science of EV (Effective Velocity)."
3 years ago
Phil Delgado
Bloomfield College Head Coach
"Alphas Sign System is a game-changer for the showcase recruiting world! College coaches will finally be able to feel like they’re part of the game and recruit based on execution and individual skills."
3 years ago
Katie Sebbane Verified customer
"Awesome personal- and and such a great bunch of people to work with. Whatever we wanted they provided, and exceeded expectations! The work was amazing- and worth the extra cost."
5 years ago
Jesse Kay Verified customer
Vyber Media
"Diego and then team at Rivals have been incredible in our time working with them. They have been quick and responsive and have done a terrific job on our site."
5 years ago
Diana Fasano Verified customer
IHA Softball
"This was a great experience for the girls and the program. Everyone was super professional and the services were 2nd to none. All the girls loved it and looking forward to it again this year! Thank you Diego and Taylor!!"
5 years ago
Mike Hoban Verified customer
Holotype
"In all my years as a strength and conditioning coach, I have never seen a group as concise and spectacular at bridging the gap between sport and the virtual world as Rivals is. Exceptional quality with exceptional service and timing!"
5 years ago
"Wilmington’s vibrant collegiate and amateur-level sports scene combined with our beautiful beaches and historic downtown have long been a draw for athletes of all skill levels to train, recover and refocus. We are pleased that Be The Best has selected our city for this event."
2 years ago
Endorsal review