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.

06/19/2026

"The difference in the tenths of a second we buy doing this simple drill are the difference between out and safe."

Aggressive baserunning is preparing players to confidently take the extra 90 feet when the opportunity is there.

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

06/18/2026

Maximize your athletes' performance and strengthen your programs results with GameStrong Performance.

GameStrong is an interactive digital training experience integrated and available to baseball clubs and organizations.

GameStrong integrates performance psychology into youth sports, driving a 15–20% boost in confidence, resilience, and focus that improves game performance.

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06/18/2026

Balance, sequence, and repeatability—inside the swing of one of MLB’s most complete hitters in this Frame by Frame breakdown!

https://abca.org/magazine/2026-2-March_April/Frame_by_Frame_Kyle_Tucker.aspx

06/18/2026

The 2026 ABCA Region All-Defensive Teams for NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the Pacific Association Division have been announced.

Selected by ABCA member coaches, these standout players earned Region All-Defensive honors and were eligible for 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove consideration.

🔹 NCAA Division II: https://abca.org/ABCA/Awards/All-Defensive/NCAA-Division-II/2026.aspx
🔹 NCAA Division III: abca.org/ABCA/Awards/All-Defensive/NCAA-Division-III.2026.aspx
🔹 Pacific Association Division: abca.org/ABCA/Awards/All-Defensive/Pacific/2026.aspx

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees for their outstanding work on the defensive side of the game.

06/18/2026

🚨 The ABCA Coaches Hub is now online! 🚨

Since April, the Coaches Hub has been delivering coaching education and player development content directly to inboxes every Thursday. Now, we've created a central destination where coaches and parents can access those resources and more.

Built around three pillars:
⚾ Coaching Resources
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Resources
💪 Athlete Development & Wellness

The Coaches Hub features weekly coaching tips, video features, and resources designed to help create a better baseball experience.

And this is just Phase 1. More content and resources are on the way!

Start exploring the Coaches Hub: ABCA.org/CoachesHub

06/17/2026

"What I promise you is it's not going the way you want it to go."

A season is never a straight line. There will be injuries, tough losses, slumps, bad breaks and other unexpected challenges.

The question isn't whether adversity is coming. The question is what you do when it arrives.

"Can you be the fire, wish for those challenges and use it to get better?"

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

06/17/2026

What a year for teams who choose GoRout Diamond!

ABCA members are eligible for discounted pricing on the pitch calling system that over 50 college teams took to the postseason this spring.

Visit ABCA member discount page at https://www.abca.org/discounts for details!

06/16/2026

“Confidence doesn’t come from talent, it comes from discipline, hard work, and attitude.”

That’s how you build something “big time”—wherever you are.

Hear about Chris Hanks' message to Colorado Mesa University's graduates: https://abca.org/magazine/2026-2-March-April/Last_Inning_Attitude_is_Everything.aspx

06/16/2026

⚾️ Is your website helping you grow your program…or costing you players & families before they ever reach out?

Join LeagueApps for a FREE webinar, "The Digital Playbook for Youth Baseball Programs: What Top Orgs Do Differently Online"

Families are making decisions about your program long before tryouts begin, and your online presence often makes the first impression.

In this practical, example-packed session, you'll learn:

✅ What the top youth baseball programs do differently online
✅ The "5-second test" every family runs on your website
✅ How stronger branding can support premium pricing and higher trust
✅ AI and automation tools that save time and reduce workload
✅ Quick website improvements you can make this weekend — no developer required

Whether you run a travel team, academy, youth league, or baseball program, you'll leave with actionable ideas and a website checklist you can put to work immediately.

📈 Better websites. Stronger brands. More families. Fuller rosters.

Register: https://www.abca.org/ABCA/Events/Event_Information.aspx?EventKey=WEB26APPS

06/16/2026

The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Sporting Goods High School All-America Teams are here, recognizing the top prep players from across the country for their outstanding seasons on the diamond.

First recognized in 1969, this prestigious honor continues to celebrate the game’s brightest stars and future standouts.

View the 2026 High School All-America Teams: https://abca.org/ABCA/Awards/All-Americans/High_School/2026.aspx

🏆 See all 2026 ABCA/Rawlings postseason honors: https://abca.org/ABCA/News/2026/2026_ABCA_Rawlings_All-Region__All-America___Gold_Glove_Teams.aspx

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