American Baseball Coaches Association

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The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is a non-profit baseball coaching association. Twenty-seven coaches were in attendance.

In 1945, a group of college baseball coaches gathered in New York City to formulate ideas for the promotion and improvement of the collegiate game. Coach Eppy Barnes, Colgate University, and Coach Joe Bedenk, Pennsylvania State University, originated the idea that college baseball needed organization and direction. Prior to 1945, a survey revealed that only one-third of the more than 600 colleges

were playing baseball. More than 140 coaches responded to the survey approving the formation of a college baseball coaching organization. The first meeting was held at the New York Athletic Club on June 29, 1945. Presentations were made urging college coaches to organize so they could better promote the game, help gather national statistics and cooperate with professional baseball. Former college coach and President of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Branch Rickey, was one of the speakers.It was determined that a constitution would be written. The name of the new organization was to be named the American Association of College Baseball Coaches. It was voted that each member would pay dues, which were set at five dollars for active members and two dollars for allied members. The founding fathers decided they would hold meetings (conventions) each year and they would be held with the NCAA meeting. The officers elected at the July, 1945 meeting were selected to serve one more year. Eppy Barnes has been the only president of the organization to serve two terms. In January, 1946 in the city of St. Louis, the second convention of the AACBC was held with approximately 60 members in attendance. Items of discussion included: All-American teams, a playoff system, promoting the game, creation of conferences and leagues, and problems with early signings by professional baseball. By 1980, the AACBC's membership had broadened significantly to include coaches other than just college members. At the January, 1981 convention held in Miami, the membership voted to change the name of the Association to the present name of the American Baseball Coaches Association. Today,the Association has grown to over 15,000 members with members from all 50 states and 41 different countries. Nearly 8,000 coaches attend the annual ABCA Convention each January, which has been named the World's Largest Baseball Convention! To find out more about the ABCA and the year-round benefits associated with being a member visit www.ABCA.org.

07/30/2026

🤖 Could AI replace coaches?
The short answer: no.

While artificial intelligence is transforming player development, video analysis, biomechanics, and performance tracking, coaching is still about relationships, trust, communication, and leadership.

"The most effective AI tools don’t tell coaches what to think; they help coaches see more clearly."

Read the full article to learn how coaches can use AI as a tool without losing the human element that makes coaching powerful.

https://abca.org/magazine/2026-3-May-June/The_Change_Up_Control_What_to_Know_About_AI.aspx

07/29/2026

🚨 The 2026 ABCA Barnstormers Clinic lineup is HERE! 🚨

Presented by ATEC, these one-day coaching clinics are free for all ABCA members.

Registration is NOW OPEN!

📍 2026 Clinic Locations:
🗓️ Oct. 17 – Bakersfield, CA
🗓️ Oct. 24 – Dallas, TX
🗓️ Nov. 7 – Omaha, NE
🗓️ Nov. 17 – Kennesaw, GA

✅ ABCA Members Register for free at: https://abca.org/ABCA/ABCA/Events/Barnstormers_Clinics/ABCA_Barnstormers_Clinics.aspx

❌ Not a member yet? Join today to attend, plus access all the other member benefits!

07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

"Failure is a learning opportunity. Failure is growth."

Growth doesn't happen when everything goes right. It happens when players are given the opportunity to fall short, learn from the experience, and have coaches who help them get back up and move forward.

The goal isn't to eliminate failure. The goal is to use it as part of the development process.

Watch this full presentation at ABCA.org/videos or in the My ABCA app!

07/27/2026

To the naked eye, five consecutive pitches can look completely identical. To Sentry6, every delivery tells a unique mechanical story.

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07/25/2026

🎥 Coaches Hub Video of the Week

Is your infield defense preparing players to react before the ball is even hit?

In this week's Coaches Hub Video, Tommy Shields of the Kansas City Royals breaks down how the pre-pitch hop helps infielders stay athletic, balanced, and ready to react.

▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnOWXgFLPZg&list=PLbvxOCFWTKRii2GAaFeBOQfIjTy_cDIR-.

Mastering the Infield Prep-Step Great infield defense begins before the ball is hit. This video exp...

07/24/2026

"Everything's about the location."

When it comes to sac bunts, where the ball goes can be just as important as getting it down. Omar Johnson talks about Using Bunting to Create Offense and impact defensive decision-making.

Watch this full presentation at ABCA.org/videos or in the My ABCA app!

07/23/2026

🚗 “The most important coaching may happen at the moments coaches never witness—during the drive home.”

In this excerpt from "The Car Ride Home" by ABCA member Adam Sarancik, the focus shifts from wins and losses to the lasting impact coaches and parents have on young athletes. It's a reminder that youth sports are ultimately about building people, not just players.

Read the full article: https://abca.org/magazine/2026-3-May-June/Quick_Pitch_Car_Ride_Home.aspx

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07/22/2026

Nationwide approval from the NFHS allowing digital wristbands to be worn by both pitches and catchers means that the true benefit of GoRout Diamond can finally be experienced by High School programs across the country!

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07/22/2026

Congratulations to the more than 800 high school and college baseball programs recognized with the 2025-26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack!

This year's honorees include 500 college programs and more than 320 high school programs, each earning a cumulative 3.0 team GPA or higher while balancing the demands of the classroom and the baseball field.

🎓 See the complete list of recipients: abca.org/ABCA/Awards/Academic_Excellence/2025-26.aspx

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