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2016/05/11
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2026/04/20
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The ABCA Podcast runs the gamut of baseball coaching topics, from pitching, to hitting, to the mental game, practice planning, recruiting and more. It's hosted by Ryan Brownlee, longtime coach and current Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). The ABCA is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches, with more than 15,000 members representing all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries. Since 1945, Association membership has broadened to include: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, Junior College, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel Baseball. Each January, the ABCA hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Over 8,000 coaches participate in the convention, which is held at various locations around the country. The ABCA's official website is http://www.ABCA.org.

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Alex Loparco - ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year, Endicott College
2026/04/20
This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Loparco, the 2025 ABCA/ATEC NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year and assistant coach at Endicott College. Now in his third season with the Gulls, Loparco has quickly made a major impact, helping guide Endicott to a remarkable 110-17 overall record and 32-2 mark in conference play during his tenure. His work in player development, recruiting, and game planning has helped build nationally ranked offensive and defensive units. Before transitioning into coaching, Loparco was a standout player at Western New England University, where he hit .335 over four seasons, tallying 200+ hits and earning Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year honors in 2018. That same season, he helped lead the Golden Bears to a conference championship and an NCAA Regional appearance, finishing with a near 1.000 OPS. In this episode, Loparco shares his transition from player to coach, his approach to developing complete players, and the standards that have helped fuel Endicott’s rapid rise as one of the top programs in Division III baseball. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. To learn more about the American Baseball Coaches Association, visit ABCA.org/benefits!
National High School Invitational (NHSI) - Part II
2026/04/13
We made our annual trek over to Cary, NC for the USA Baseball NHSI Tournament to sit down with some of our ABCA member coaches. Today we are joined by Regis Jesuit’s (CO) Matt Barr, Tampa Jesuit’s (FL) Miguel Menendez, Trinity’s (KY) Rick Arnold and Nolensville’s (TN) Zach Hudson. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945
National High School Invitational (NHSI) - Part I
2026/04/06
We made our annual trip to Cary for the USA Baseball National High School Invitational (NHSI) to sit down with some of our ABCA member coaches competing on one of the biggest stages in high school baseball. In this episode, we’re joined by: Andy Rojo – St. John Bosco (CA) Dennis Barth – Gloucester Catholic (NJ) Greg Elie – Baylor School (TN) Matt Denny – Casteel (AZ) These conversations highlight what it takes to prepare for elite national competition, how each program builds its culture, and what it means to represent their school on a stage like NHSI. Always one of the best events of the year, NHSI continues to bring together top programs, players, and coaches from across the country, and this episode gives you a front-row seat to it all! Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.
Deven Morgan - Director of Youth Baseball, Driveline Academy (Part II)
2026/03/30
Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Driveline Director of Youth Baseball and the Driveline Academy, Deven Morgan. At Driveline Academy Morgan integrates individual skill development, nutrition guidance, and physical therapy. The intention of Driveline is to address what Morgan has seen in the past 15 years. Players who were all too often underdeveloped on the fundamental skills that would help them stay competitive in the game as they transitioned from youth to High School. Anything that Morgan has done in terms of developing programs and systems to improve youth baseball development has been done with an intention to positively impact all the players in the organization, including his own. Morgan has been an instrumental part of the ABCA with his involvement on the Youth and Travel Committees, and the Youth Summit. Morgan is a published author, publishing Skills that Scale, a youth baseball training manual. We had a lot to cover since we last recorded in 2020, so this will be a 2-part episode. This is part II of our conversation. We dive deeper into what the ABCA Youth and Travel Committees are trying to get accomplished to help retention and health of amateur baseball players. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
Deven Morgan - Director of Youth Baseball, Driveline Academy (Part I)
2026/03/23
Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Deven Morgan, Director of Youth Baseball and the Driveline Academy at Driveline Baseball. At Driveline Academy, Morgan leads a comprehensive approach to player development—integrating skill development, nutrition, and physical therapy—with the goal of building complete athletes from a young age. His work is driven by what he’s observed over the past 15 years: too many players reaching high school without the foundational skills needed to stay competitive. Morgan has built systems and programs designed to scale development across entire organizations, ensuring that every player—not just a select few—has the opportunity to improve. That mission is personal, too. Morgan is living it daily, as his son Danny has trained at Driveline since age 9 and is now navigating the college recruiting process at 17. A published author of Skills That Scale, Morgan has also been heavily involved with the ABCA through the Youth & Travel Committees and the Youth Summit, helping shape the future of youth baseball nationwide. With so much to cover since his last appearance in 2020, this is Part I of a two-part series, offering an in-depth look at youth player development, long-term planning, and building systems that actually work. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.
Greg Goodwin - CEO, Mentoring Viable Prospects
2026/03/16
Greg Goodwin has served as a leader in youth baseball for more than 30 years. During his 12 seasons as the head baseball coach at Redan High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, he compiled a 228-96 (.704) record, earning Region Coach of the Year honors four times and the title of DeKalb County Coach of the Decade. In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Goodwin took on the role of principal at Redan from 2006 to 2015, during which he was recognized as DeKalb County Principal of the Year in 2013. In 2005, he founded Mentoring Viable Prospects (MVP), a nonprofit organization focused on providing opportunities for minority and underserved baseball student-athletes. MVP has helped over 500 young men secure scholarships, emphasizing character development and academic success. Goodwin’s dedication to the sport and community has garnered him numerous accolades, including the Atlanta Braves Unsung Hero Award in 2019 and the Georgia Dugout Club Lifetime Legacy Award in 2022. He was also honored with the "For the Love of the Game" award from the Georgia Professional Baseball Scouts Association and became the youngest and first African American coach inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame in 2000. Goodwin was honored in 2025 with the ABCA Youth Service Award. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
Alex Trezza - Senior Manager of Business Development, GameChanger
2026/03/09
This week on the ABCA Podcast we’re joined by Alex Trezza, Senior Manager of Business Development at GameChanger. Trezza spent 12 years playing professionally across minor league and independent baseball after being drafted out of Stony Brook University. Following his playing career, he transitioned into the coaching world with stops at Anna Maria College, Adelphi University, University of New Haven, Sacred Heart University, Long Island University, and Boston College. In 2021, Trezza stepped away from coaching to join GameChanger, where he now works to help grow and support the youth and travel baseball community through technology and storytelling. In this episode we discuss Trezza’s journey through professional baseball and coaching, what the transition out of coaching looks like, and how GameChanger is helping families, coaches, and players capture and share the moments that make baseball special. Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.
Mike Sabatino - ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Edwardsville (IL) HS
2026/03/02
Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Mike Sabatino, assistant coach at Edwardsville High School and the 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Division I Assistant Coach of the Year. Sabatino joined the Edwardsville staff in 2018, beginning with the freshman team before taking over as Varsity Pitching Coach in 2019. Since then, the Tigers have built one of the most dominant runs in Illinois high school baseball, posting a combined 198-42 record, capturing three state championships, and adding a third-place finish. Edwardsville has averaged 33 wins per season during Sabatino’s six years guiding the pitching staff. On the mound, the Tigers have been exceptional. Since 2019, Edwardsville pitchers have compiled a 2.17 cumulative ERA, producing multiple double-digit game winners, including Matt Boyer (2019), Spencer Stearns (2022), Logan Geggus (2023), and Chase Milburn (2024). Beyond the high school field, Sabatino serves as Director of Athletic Performance at Maximized Pitching Lab, bringing cutting-edge development strategies into his program. In this episode, we take a deep dive into blending modern pitching modalities with traditional coaching principles—covering workload management, in-season maintenance, off-season development, and how to keep arms thriving year-round. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.
Sean Robinson - ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Walters State
2026/02/23
This week on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Walters State Pitching Coach Sean Robinson. Robinson joined Walters State in 2014. Since then, the Senators have an overall record of 600-130 and have made 6 trips to the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, CO, earning five Top 3 finishes nationally. Under Robinson’s guidance the Senators pitching staffs have had 18 pitchers taken in the MLB Draft, and have had 7 former pitchers (Brent Honeywell, Brett Martin, Ben Joyce, Ricky Karcher, Hunter Stratton, Landon Knack, Zebby Matthews) pitch in the Major Leagues. In 12 seasons, Robinson has mentored 69 pitchers who signed with Div. 1 Schools, including 28 going to Power-5 schools. 23 of his former pitchers have gone on to sign play professionally with Major League Organizations. Robinson has seen 27 Walters State pitchers be named All-TCCAA (21 of those 1st Team), 6 TCCAA Pitcher of the Year award winners, and 7 NJCAA All-Americans. In 8 of his 12 seasons, Robinson’s pitching staffs have finished in the Top 5 in the nation in strikeouts and have led the nation three times. The 2022 Senators staff set a school record with 679 K’s in the season. Robinson has twice guided the NJCAA National Pitcher of the Year, in 2016 with Jake Miednik and in 2022 with Kohl Drake. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
Coaches Wives Panel
2026/02/16
We have a very special ABCA Podcast this week as we are joined by five successful coaches’ wives. Joining us this week are Maggie Corbin, wife of Tim Corbin (Vanderbilt University, Clemson University, Presbyterian College), Jayma Hitt, wife of Rick Hitt (South Florida State College), Katrina McCormack, wife of John McCormack (Florida Atlantic University), Mary Napoleon, wife of Dusty Napoleon (University of Iowa, Western Illinois, Concordia, Northwestern University, New Trier HS) and Candy Brownlee, wife of Jim Brownlee (University of Evansville, Illinois State). All have been part of successful programs and have raised great families. Those of us in the coaching industry know how hard it is to raise and keep together a family in athletics. All five have been very successful in their own right as well. This episode is about giving inexpensive experience to families that are trying to navigate the coaching journey. This is a very impactful and entertaining listen. Growing up in a coaches’ house and having gone through it myself with my own family this topic is near and dear to my heart. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on auto-pilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
NCAA Div. I Preview
2026/02/12
Always an exciting week with all levels of college baseball going. Happy opening week of Div. I Baseball. Next up on the ABCA Podcast is our Div. I preview. I give our sports writers a lot of credit for work they put in throughout the year to help grow the game of baseball. We start things off with D1Baseball.com’s Aaron Fitt and Mike Rooney. And after that we talk to Vincent Cervino from Perfect Game. As a life-long fan of College Baseball, this is always an exciting time of the year for me. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on auto-pilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
NCAA Div. III Baseball Preview
2026/02/09
We continue our previews this week on the ABCA Podcast with NCAA Div. III. We are joined this week with Jim Dixon and Lance Marshall. Dixon is the managing editor of D3baseball.com and has been the go-to source for NCAA Div. III baseball for over 30 years. Marshall has been the head baseball coach at Franklin College since 1997, the Director of Athletics since 2023 and currently serves as the ABCA NCAA Div. III Committee Chair. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on auto-pilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
NCAA Div. II Season Preview
2026/02/05
Next up on the ABCA Podcast, we continue our college previews with a full look at NCAA Division II baseball, joined by two of the most respected voices at the level: Chris Hanks, head coach at Colorado Mesa University and ABCA Division II Committee Chair and Wayne Cavadi, the longtime “Dean of DII."  Cavadi has been covering Division II athletics for more than a decade, providing unmatched insight into the national landscape, while Hanks has led the Mavericks since 1999, building one of the most consistent and successful programs in the country. Together, they break down preseason storylines, teams to watch, conference depth, and what makes DII baseball such a competitive and unique level. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on autopilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945
NJCAA, 3C2A & NWAC Season Previews
2026/02/03
We continue our season previews this week on the ABCA Podcast with a wide-ranging look at NJCAA, 3C2A, and NWAC baseball. Joining us are two voices deeply connected to the JUCO landscape: Noah Sharp of the JUCO Ball Blog and Troy Sutherland from Perfect Game. Together, they break down key teams, trends, and what to watch as the junior college season gets rolling across multiple regions. With challenging weather impacting schedules across much of the country and plenty of early-season cancellations, we also discuss how programs are navigating the start of the year. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on autopilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.
NAIA Season Preview
2026/01/26
Next up on the ABCA Podcast, we bring you a preview of the NAIA season with two voices deeply connected to the level: Brian Michalak, head coach at St. Francis and NAIA Committee Chair and Taylor Thomas of NAIA Ball.  In this episode, we recap LSU Shreveport’s historic season from 2025, break down key storylines across NAIA baseball, and discuss what coaches and fans should be watching as the season gets underway. With insight from both the coach and media perspectives, this conversation offers a great snapshot of where NAIA baseball stands heading into the season. If you run a baseball facility, Swift is the only piece of software you need to manage & grow your business. From scheduling and payments to memberships and retail - Swift takes care of it all. Your coaches can use the app to manage their schedule on the go. And your customers have a sleek & fast way to book online. Lessons, rentals, camps, packages, and more - all in one spot. That’s why hundreds of the best baseball facilities across the country rely on Swift. And now, with their upcoming “AI Front Desk”, you can literally put your business on auto-pilot. Get started in minutes at runswiftapp.com/abca. Spend less time behind the screen, and more time on the field. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945

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4.7 out of 5
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kicken T 2025/08/20
Thank you for the information and your time
As a new father to the game, I appreciate everything you put out there!
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Ump Coach 2024/10/04
Informative, but could be better
I love the podcast and appreciate the effort that goes into it! Just wish Ryan would let the guests talk. Just when I think we are about to get GOLD f...
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jro2134 2024/08/08
Host
Can’t wait till host figures out we listen for the guest not him , let them talk
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Scooter Mac74 2024/01/14
Could be great!
Very good informative guests. Unfortunate that host is always talking over and interrupting his knowledgeable guests. If host can learn to let his gue...
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divernavy444 2023/10/19
Please stop interrupting the speaker
I love the show and love the content but it is so rude and hard to listen to when the host cuts off and interrupts the speaker. I’ve had to turn it o...
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Lngbrd12 2021/04/27
Let em talk!!
The host talks more than the guest. Stop cutting them off.
★☆☆☆☆
Baseball as Life 2021/01/19
Everyone is nice an expert
Like to hear a podcast like i do in other topics that aren’t random interviews. More direct information from one expert
★★★★★
Andy Harris 03 2020/03/29
Thankful
I have been thankful for years of this show as a coach!
★★★★★
JGold94 2020/03/29
Review - long overdue
Ryan has an awesome background and is more than qualified to be leading a podcast on baseball. He ties in his experiences and discusses the game of ba...
★★★★★
Coach Dave. 2019/09/28
The Best Political Talk Show
It’s very difficult today to get news that is not party-line motivated. Ben Shapiro gives straight forward facts and views that help our country and ...
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