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.

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Episode 210 with Hannah Huesman, Philadelphia Phillies Mental Skills Coach

ABCA Podcast

03/22/21 • 66 min

Archives - Episode 39 - Dugout Chatter with Darren Fenster, Boston Red Sox

ABCA Podcast

06/27/17 • 47 min

Another example of the tremendous baseball men inside this great game and the ABCA, we invited Darren Fenster, who serves as the Manager of the Greenville Drive in the Boston Red Sox organization, to this episode of Calls from the Clubhouse. Fenster has an obvious passion for teaching baseball and shares stories of why he approaches his opportunity the way he does. For baseball coaches and players, his Twitter account, @CoachYourKids, is an entertaining and informational follow as he emphasizes coaching for the right reasons and playing the game the right way. This show unveils Fenster's drive to be consistent each day for his players, his lack of hidden talents and hobbies which further shows his dedication and commitment to the game.

Archives - Episode 38 - The State of College Baseball with Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney

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06/19/17 • 59 min

It's perfect timing for this show as the NCAA Division I College World Series is underway. We sat down with two of its biggest advocates in ESPN's Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney. These two men have been longtime fans and supporters of the college game and we discussed the current state of the game. Roons and KP talk us through the positive trends in our game while also exploring the areas for concerns to keep college baseball healthy and thriving. Also, both men offer us their nod to our coaches and speak to the high level of development and coaching on the college level and we dive into their thoughts on the beauty of Omaha and the CWS.

Brian Fowler - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. III Coach of the Year

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08/19/24 • 72 min

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we're joined by ABCA/ATEC High School Division III Coach of the Year, Brian Fowler.

Fowler, who led Taylor High School (AR) to their third consecutive State Championship and eighth overall, reflects on a remarkable season where the Tigers finished 23-4. Known for his old-school approach to coaching, Coach Fowler emphasizes the core values of honesty, accountability, and respect—principles that have been instrumental in his team's sustained success.

In this episode, Coach Fowler shares his insights on bridging traditional coaching methods with the unique needs of today’s players, offering a blend of wisdom and adaptability that’s sure to resonate with coaches at every level.

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Archives - Episode 44 - A Transformation in Coaching with Matt Deggs, Sam Houston State

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08/01/17 • 81 min

Transactional vs. Transformational: two completely different approaches to leading young men which will ultimately leave us with completely different results. Matt Deggs, the head coach at Sam Houston State University joins our podcast to detail his most improbable journey in coaching, a roller coaster ride which has led him to truly understanding his mission in coaching and in the business of growing up young men. In this episode, Deggs outlines his personal 'transformation' story, a powerful account of his path and 'rebirth' back into coaching while also offering our listeners a behind-the-scenes viewpoint of the standards of his new post at Sam Houston State. Deggs also details the standards inside the Bearkat program, their 'pack' mentality and the inner details of what makes Sam Houston State a special place to play.

Jay Johnson - Head Coach, LSU

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09/25/23 • 54 min

Next up on the ABCA podcast is ABCA/ATEC Div. I Coach of the Year, LSU head coach, Jay Johnson. Johnson led LSU to this year’s National Championship and was his third appearance in Omaha with two previous at the University of Arizona. Johnson got his coaching start at Point Loma with ABCA Hall of Famer Dr. Carroll Land after he finished playing. Johnson continued his coaching journey in Southern California heading to San Diego to be the recruiting coordinator. Johnson put together top 25 recruiting classes while he was at San Diego including Golden Spikes award winner and future MLB star Kris Bryant. Johnson took over the Nevada program in 2014 being named Mountain West Coach of the Year in 2015. Johnson coached at Arizona from 2016-2021 taking the Wildcats to 2 World Series appearances and playing for the National Championship in 2016. Johnson was hired by LSU in the Fall of 2021. Johnson has a blueprint for recruiting and developing players and it is no different now that he is with the Tigers’ program. This episode is a deep dive into running an elite program, coaching elite players, recruiting and player development. 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.

Archives - Episode 19 - Dugout Chatter with Jim Schlossnagle, TCU

ABCA Podcast

02/07/17 • 49 min

In the first episode of "Dugout Chatter", we sat down with Jim Schlossnagle, head coach at Texas Christian University. On this episode, Schloss talks about his path in baseball over the past 28 years, diving into several highs and lows throughout his career while breaking down the true pivotal moments. The lighter side of this interview gives our listeners a glimpse into who Schloss is off the field, detailing his hobbies (or lack thereof) and also some of the funny happenings throughout the years on the road with his team. Schloss also divulges his personal "Mount Rushmore" – the men in baseball who impacted him the most while adding several key points to keep young coaches on the right track.

Archives - Episode 16 - For Love of the Game with Jerry Weinstein

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12/07/16 • 65 min

In our final episode of 2016, we sat down with coaching legend and ABCA Hall of Famer Jerry Weinstein, who currently coaches in the Colorado Rockies organization and serves as the Manager for Team Israel. We dive into Weinstein's dedication to growing the game and impacting players plus his passion for challenging conventional thinking and enhance his perspective on baseball. Weinstein also offers insight into creative changes to our practice routines and how to let drills teach our players, leading them towards becoming more invested and independent. This episode is packed with terrific insight from one of the best baseball minds in our game.

Archives - Episode 5 - Youth Baseball and More with Rijo Athletics

ABCA Podcast

07/06/16 • 47 min

The fifth episode of the ABCA’s "Calls from the Clubhouse" welcomes in guests Troy Silva and Jose Rijo-Berger from Rijo Athletics to discuss a variety of topics including the importance of changing the culture inside youth baseball, developing positive relationships with the players we coach while also talking through common myths in coaching hitters while developing the mental approach to hitting.

Episode 225 with Dave Keilitz, former Central Michigan coach, AD and ABCA Executive Director

ABCA Podcast

07/05/21 • 49 min

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How many episodes does ABCA Podcast have?

ABCA Podcast currently has 523 episodes available.

What topics does ABCA Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Baseball, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on ABCA Podcast?

The episode title 'Father-Son Miniseries: Jim and Ryan Brownlee' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on ABCA Podcast?

The average episode length on ABCA Podcast is 69 minutes.

How often are episodes of ABCA Podcast released?

Episodes of ABCA Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of ABCA Podcast?

The first episode of ABCA Podcast was released on Apr 26, 2016.

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