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From the first “kid pitch” to 14U and beyond, teaching signs is about building awareness, communication, and trust. In this article, learn how and when to implement signs—plus a few clever tricks to hide them in plain sight 👀 abca.org/magazine/2026-…

⚾️ New Clinic Video Release Coaching Infielders from Pre-Pitch to Hop Reads with David Flores, Sacramento State University In this session, David Flores walks through how to train infielders from their pre-pitch setup all the way through reading hops and finishing plays with confidence. You’ll gain insight into: ✔️ Establishing consistent pre-pitch routines ✔️ Teaching efficient first movement and approach angles ✔️ Training hop reads and decision-making ✔️ Building rhythm, tempo, and trust in your infield defense WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org!

🎯 “You can perform without confidence, but you can’t perform without focus.” Mental skills coach Geoff Miller breaks down why focus > confidence when it comes to high-level performance. 📖 abca.org/magazine/2026-…

The ABCA is proud to extend its partnership with @CapAmerica85, continuing a relationship that helps connect our member coaches with high-quality custom headwear solutions. Cap America will once again be part of the ABCA Convention, engaging with coaches and programs from every level of the game. 🔗 Learn more: abca.org/ABCA/News/2026… abca.org/ABCA/News/2026…

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💪⚾️ New Clinic Video Release Using Mobility & Training to Extend Development onto the Field with Chase Kyriacou, Beach Fitness & Performance In this session, Chase Kyriacou shows how to bridge the gap between training and on-field performance so your athletes move better, recover faster, and translate gains directly into baseball actions. You’ll learn how to: ✔️ Integrate mobility into daily practice structure ✔️ Build training that supports baseball-specific movements ✔️ Use micro-dosing concepts to maintain progress in-season ✔️ Create a seamless connection between performance staff and coaches WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org!

Join us for next month's free webinar! “Inside the Latest from @rapsodo: New Features, Live Demo & Future Updates.” The Rapsodo team will walk through the newest updates to the Rapsodo Baseball ecosystem and provide a live demo of Scripted Sessions, a feature designed to help coaches automate bullpens, structure pitch plans, and evaluate command with instant feedback. You’ll learn how to: ⚾ Build structured bullpen plans ⚾ Automate pitching sessions and pitch tracking ⚾ Evaluate execution with post-session insights ⚾ Preview upcoming Rapsodo features and platform updates 👉 Register now: abca.org/ABCA/Education…

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12 years of pro ball. College coaching stops across the Northeast. Now helping grow the game through technology. ⚾ Alex Trezza, Senior Manager of Business Development at @GetGameChanger, joins the ABCA Podcast to talk about his journey through professional baseball, life after coaching, and how GameChanger is impacting youth and travel baseball. 🎧 Listen now: abca.org/podcast

As an educator and coach for nearly 30 years, I found this to be a great perspective on the importance of coaches as role models to young men. Great work @coachechick! @ABCA1945

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“If you have a pitcher who must sacrifice 15-18 months of their career due to injury… why shouldn’t the goal be to surpass their previous level and return to peak performance?” Randy Sullivan and Alan Jaeger break down their Return to Throwing Manual 2.0 — a free, 70-page roadmap that replaces rigid calendars with rhythm-based progressions, athlete autonomy, and 300+ foot long toss. Read the article then download the manual here: abca.org/magazine/2026-…

🔥 New in the ABCA Video Library Reaching the Finish Line with a Fire Still Burning with Jake McKinley How do you keep your team motivated, connected, and competing at their best when the season gets long? Jake McKinley shares how to: ✔️ Sustain energy and focus deep into the season ✔️ Prevent burnout while maintaining urgency ✔️ Keep standards high when adversity hits ✔️ Finish strong — mentally, emotionally, and competitively This one is about leadership, culture, and making sure your club is still playing its best baseball when it matters most. WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org

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198-42. Three state titles. A 2.17 staff ERA. ⚾🔥 This week on the ABCA Podcast, we sit down with Mike Sabatino, Edwardsville (IL) assistant coach and 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Sabatino shares how he blends modern pitching development with in-season and off-season arm care to build one of the most consistent staffs in the country. 🎧 Tune in now: abca.org/podcast

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In this Inside Pitch follow-up, Coach Brian Covell shares how Benin’s national U-12 and U-23 teams are improving contact rates, cutting strikeouts, and competing internationally—by emphasizing two-strike hitting. 🔁 From tee drills to live BP, this piece walks through how a simple, repeatable two-strike approach is producing real-world results across all age levels. abca.org/magazine/2026-…