This week’s #FacilityFridays: Mercer University #baseball in Macon, Georgia. The Bears’ indoor batting practice facility features custom #60 HD @Stadionic batting cages, turf and practice equipment designed around the program’s training needs. #sponsored

“Effective pickoff moves are built from the ground up.” Controlling the running game starts with the feet. This Inside Pitch Magazine article breaks down how the Pickpocket Triple Play Training Mat can help pitchers develop more consistent pickoff footwork, improve balance and deception, and get more quality reps without taking up the entire infield. 🔗 Read the full article: abca.org/magazine/2026-4-Jul…

Only 14 more days to lock in early bird pricing for #ABCA2027! This is your chance to participate in the 2027 ABCA Convention in Chicago or Clinics Live Stream at the lowest cost! It's four days, thousands of coaches, and endless learning opportunities! Learn more at ABCAconvention.org.

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Fall workouts set the foundation for offseason development. @rapsodo helps coaches make those reps more intentional with objective hitting and pitching data, instant feedback, video, and reports that help track player progress over time. Here's MLB player Lars Nootbaar talking through a hitting session and how he utilizes Rapsodo in the offseason. #sponsored rapsodo.com/blogs/baseball/r…

Meet the speakers for the Dallas Barnstormers Clinic next month! An impressive lineup of coaches and baseball minds are ready to share their experience, knowledge, and insight with you. 📍 Dallas, Texas 📅 Saturday, Oct. 24 Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow alongside fellow coaches in Dallas. Visit abca.org/clinics to register.

This week on the ABCA Podcast, Chris Sheehan, ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year, discusses pitch counts and how warm-ups can affect young athletes during games. We discuss how overworking pitchers can lead to injury and that proper training and recovery are necessary for your athletes. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: ABCA.org/podcast

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🎥 Coaches Hub Video of the Week How can young hitters improve balance and power in their swing? Alex Zumwalt of the Kansas City Royals breaks down why starting from an athletic stance and limiting the stride can help hitters keep their head centered, maintain balance, and avoid common flaws like arm bars. A simple adjustment that can help make a big difference! ▶️ Watch now: abca.org/CoachesHub/Resource…

This week on the ABCA Podcast, ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year Jenzen Torres (Cal Poly Pomona) breaks down how the game has evolved and why hitters are putting together better at-bats than ever. We cover how to help players stay calm and composed, improve their approach and control the strike zone while also taking a look at new technology and training resources that continue to give hitters more tools for development. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: ABCA.org/podcast

⚾ ONE MONTH AWAY from the first ABCA Barnstormers Clinic of the fall! 📍 Bakersfield, California 📅 Saturday, October 17 🏟️ California State University, Bakersfield Check out the coaches who will be sharing their knowledge with fellow coaches from across the region. ABCA Barnstormers Clinics, presented by ATEC, are FREE for ABCA members. Get registered ➡️ ABCA.org/Clinics

🤝 NEW ABCA PARTNER The ABCA is excited to welcome QuestFit as a new Single Partner! @QFitBaseball is a baseball technology platform designed to connect player development, evaluation and recruiting — bringing performance data, video, development history and player information together in one place. As part of the partnership, QuestFit will connect with coaches throughout the year and host an Expo Theater presentation at the 2027 ABCA Convention in Chicago. 🔗 Learn more: abca.org/ABCA/News/2026/ABCA…

🎥 Coaches Hub Video of the Week How can coaches give better live feedback that keeps players focused on growth? David Klein of Legends Baseball dives into focusing feedback on effort and process rather than results, using “yet” language to build confidence, and normalizing mistakes as part of development. A great method to keep players positive and motivated! ▶️ Watch now: ABCA.org/CoachesHub.

“You can also be intense and under control.” From frustration after a strikeout to excessive celebrations after success, emotions can quickly take over on the baseball field. So how can coaches help players better handle both failure and success? This Inside Pitch Magazine article looks at emotional control through a different lens, helping players understand who they are, what they want and how to respond when they don’t get the outcome they hoped for. 🔗 Read the full article: abca.org/magazine/2026-4-Jul…

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