Museum & Learning Center Open During Renovation

Updated: October 3rd, 2009 | Read More

When: October 5th, 2009 5:00 am - October 5th, 2010 5:59 am

The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will be open to the public during a four-phase renovation. Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m.  A rendering of Phase 2, an expansion of the main entrance, is shown within the Featured Event section on the home page and is underway now. The first phase, the renovation of the office area, has been completed. Phase 3 will be focus on the exhibit gallery and Phase 4, the Museum theater.

Media Coverage of Tiger Woods: How Much is Too Much?

Updated: February 5th, 2010 | Read More

When: February 10th, 2010 10:00 am - February 10th, 2010 10:00 am

A special program, in conjunction with Montclair State University's Department of Broadcasting, examining the media coverage of Tigers Woods. Guests include three prominent journalists: Ian O'Connor, columnist with The Record of New Jersey and author of "Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry;" Fred Rothenberg, producer for NBC News; Larry Londino, chair of Montclair State's Department of Broadcasting; and T.J. Quinn, reporter for ESPN's enterprise/investigative unit.  Reservations only. Call (973) 655-6891.

How Top Baseball Coaches Build Successful Programs

Updated: January 20th, 2010 | Read More

When: February 12th, 2010 8:30 am - February 12th, 2010 12:00 pm

Breakfast workshop featuring some of New Jersey's most accomplished baseball coaches. Guest coaches include: Fred Hill Sr., legendary head coach of Rutgers; Mike Sheppard Jr., head coach at Seton Hall Prep and winner of five state championships; Ted Jarmusz, head coach and 400-game winner at Monmouth Regional HS; and Ken Frank, head coach at Toms River South HS, where he has won over 700 games.  Program, moderated by John McCarthy, founder of Museum's Coaching Institute, is sanctioned by the NJSIAA and all participants will receive four hours of professional in-service credit.

Tony Capparelli's Art of Sport Workshop

Updated: January 12th, 2010 | Read More

When: February 15th, 2010 11:00 am - February 15th, 2010 2:00 pm

Fun drawing clinic for aspiring sports artists ages 5-13 conducted by award-winning illustrator Tony Capparelli, with appearance by New Jersey Devils mascot. Refreshments and materials included. Fee $10. To RSVP: (973) 655-6891.

Baseball Prospectus 2010 Roundtable

Updated: January 8th, 2010 | Read More

When: February 28th, 2010 3:00 pm - February 28th, 2010 5:00 pm

Lively roundtable discussion and Q&A previewing the 2010 baseball season with Steven Goldman and team of analysts from Baseball Prospectus 2010, the baseball bible for fantasy leaguers and serious fans. Regular admission, free with purchase of book at Museum. For more info, (973) 655-6891.

How Top Football Coaches Build Successful Programs

Updated: December 24th, 2009 | Read More

When: May 14th, 2010 8:30 am - May 14th, 2010 8:30 am

Breakfast workshop featuring some of New Jersey's most accomplished  football coaches. Guest coaches include: Rick Giancola, Montclair State head coach, winner of 9 NJAC titles; Mike Miello, Hackensack HS head coach; Doug Wilkins, Mountain Lakes HS coach and 2009 New Jersey Coach of the Year; and Warren Wolf, recently retired Brick HS coach. Program, moderated by John McCarthy, founder of Museum's Coaching Institute, is sanctioned by the NJSIAA and all participants will receive four hours of professional in-service credit. Workshop fee: $50. Space is limited so please register by Feb.

Bruce Beck and Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp

Updated: December 24th, 2009 | Read More

When: July 24th, 2010 9:00 am - July 30th, 2010 4:00 pm

Interactive weeklong camp conducted by two of New York's leading broadcasters, designed for students ages 14 and up. Students learn game preparation, writing, interviewing skills, stand-up techniques, and on-air presentation. To register, call (908) 233-1113 or visit www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.com