ABCA Podcast

American Baseball Coaches Association

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    NCAA Div. III Baseball Preview

    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

    22 min
  2. 5D AGO

    NCAA Div. II Season Preview

    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

    22 min
  3. FEB 3

    NJCAA, 3C2A & NWAC Season Previews

    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.

    53 min
  4. JAN 26

    NAIA Season Preview

    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

    29 min
  5. JAN 19

    Danielle Martin - Founder, True Mindsets

    Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Danielle Martin, elite mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of True Mindsets. Martin works with some of the highest-performing athletes in the world, including competitors from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLR, the Olympics, NCAA programs, and elite high school athletics, helping them sharpen their mental edge when the pressure is highest. Martin’s philosophy is simple—and demanding: Weaponize. Drill. Train. Compete. Her system is built around developing elite mental habits, responding to adversity with clarity, and performing consistently at the highest level when it matters most. This isn’t motivational hype—it’s rigorous, tactical mental skills training rooted in real-world competition. Through True Mindsets, Martin delivers mindset training that transforms how athletes approach pressure, failure, confidence, and execution. Her work bridges the gap between talent and results, helping athletes and teams break through psychological barriers and embed winning behaviors that last far beyond game day. Her impact also extends outside of sports, with businesses, leadership teams, and high-performance organizations adopting her methods to improve focus, resilience, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. This episode is a must-listen for coaches, athletes, and leaders looking to better understand the mental side of performance—and how to train it with the same intent as physical skills. 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.

    1h 5m
  6. JAN 14

    82nd Annual ABCA Convention Recap

    We’re closing the book on the 82nd Annual ABCA Convention with a special post-convention wrap-up episode featuring several key ABCA member leaders who helped make the week such a success. In this episode, we check in with several ABCA Officers: Chris Pollard – NCAA Division I Committee Chair Jim Cahill – ABCA Second Vice President and 2026 Main Stage Clinics coordinator Jordan Baltimore – Newly-elected ABCA Youth Committee Chair Jeff Willis – Junior College Committee Chair Together, they reflect on the energy, education, and impact of Convention Week, share takeaways from their respective areas, and discuss what made this year’s event so special. A huge thank you to everyone who attended in person or participated online. The feedback from coaches, committee members, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors has been overwhelmingly positive and we can’t wait to do it again. See you January 7–10, 2027 in Chicago! 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

    44 min
  7. JAN 7

    82nd Annual ABCA Convention Preview - Columbus, OH

    For the first time ever the World’s Largest Baseball Convention will be heading to Columbus, OH for the 82nd annual ABCA Convention. Today’s episode covers everything you need to know about the convention hearing from Craig Keilitz, Jon Litchfield, Kurt Birkins, Juahn Clark, Zach Haile and Ryan Brownlee. Our goal every year is to make this a wonderful experience for our attendees, guests, sponsors and exhibitors. I hope you enjoy, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 82nd ABCA Convention on January 8th through the 11th. Thanks again for your support and trust. Here is to a great show for everyone! 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

    38 min
  8. JAN 5

    Lyndon Coleman - 2025 ABCA/ATEC NJCAA Div. II Coach of the Year, Pasco-Hernando State

    Safe travels to all the coaches headed to Columbus this week! The ABCA is excited to welcome everyone for the 82nd annual ABCA Convention. Stay tuned as the Convention Preview Episode drops this Wednesday, January 7th to help make your trip and on-site experience as smooth as possible! Kicking off convention week on the ABCA Podcast is Lyndon Coleman, head coach at Pasco-Hernando State College and the 2025 ABCA/ATEC NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year. Coleman led the Bobcats to their first-ever NJCAA National Championship this past spring, capping a remarkable rise since taking over as head coach in 2019. This March, he was also named Athletic Director, following in the footsteps of PHSC legend Steve Winterling—adding another chapter to a career deeply rooted in the program as a former player, assistant coach, and now leader. Under Coleman’s leadership, PHSC owns a 219-125-1 overall record, including 126-75 as head coach. He earned his 100th career win in just his third full season (March 7, 2022) and has guided the Bobcats to five NJCAA DII Region 8 titles and five trips to the NJCAA DII Southeast District 10 Tournament in North Carolina. Despite spending the first six years without a conference affiliation, Coleman still built a national contender. When PHSC joined the Sun-Lakes Conference, the Bobcats immediately won the regular season title. In Coleman’s first season as head coach, PHSC also finished third at the NJCAA DII World Series in Enid, Oklahoma—earning him NJCAA and ABCA Southeast District Coach of the Year honors. In this episode, Coach Coleman breaks down program building, championship culture, leadership growth, and the lessons learned along the journey to a national title.

    1h 11m
4.7
out of 5
428 Ratings

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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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