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1,627 wins. Three national titles. Four decades of impact at Stanford—and countless lives shaped along the way. “One thing you can always demand from your players is effort.” From leadership and loyalty to standards and preparation, Mark Marquess’ words still resonate with coaches at every level. Take a moment to revisit some of his best insights from Inside Pitch Magazine: abca.org/magazine/2026-…

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Shaw Sports Turf was proud to host a panel discussion at this year’s ABCA Trade Show, bringing together industry insights and innovation in baseball. To learn more about @shawsportsturf's baseball products and to watch the full panel discussion, visit the link below! #sponsored abca.org/Videos/Videos/…

“The better my mechanics, the more pitches I handle — or have a chance to handle if I want to handle them.” Don Mattingly shared keys to helping hitters simplify the game during his Main Stage presentation at the 2026 ABCA Convention. All 52 clinic presentations from the 2026 ABCA Convention are now available on-demand for ALL ABCA members, including presentations from the Main Stage, Youth Coaches Session and Expo Theater! Watch now at ABCA.org/videos or in the My ABCA app!

The ABCA is deeply saddened of Fourth Vice President and Board Member Rob Hahne. Hahne dedicated his life to serving players, coaches, and the game of baseball. Through his leadership, he made an immeasurable impact on youth baseball both throughout the DMV region and nationally. From mentoring young athletes and coaches to helping create initiatives that strengthened and grew the sport at the youth level, Rob’s influence will be felt for generations. His commitment to bringing the baseball community together was unmatched. We extend our deepest condolences to Rob’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he impacted through the game he loved.

“What do I need to be today to help our organization fulfill our mission?” After more than 700 wins as a high school head coach, Chuck Box embraced a new role at the NCAA level and proved that great coaches serve the team’s needs. From adapting to the pace of the college game to emphasizing relationships, mental training, and daily purpose, Box shares insights that apply at every level. 📖 Read the full Inside Pitch Q&A: abca.org/magazine/2026-…

⚾️ New Clinic Video Release How Sacramento State Designs Fall Practices with Reggie Christiansen, Sacramento State University In this session, Christiansen shares how Sacramento State structures its fall practices to maximize development, evaluate talent, and establish standards that carry into the season. Inside this video: ✔️ Building fall practice with long-term vision ✔️ Evaluating players while continuing development ✔️ Balancing competition and instruction ✔️ Setting cultural and performance standards early WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org!

One of baseball’s most beloved personalities joins the ABCA Podcast this week. ⚾🔥 Three-time MLB All-Star Sean Casey—“The Mayor”—joins us to talk hitting, leadership, clubhouse culture, mental performance, and life in the big leagues. From the dugout to MLB Network, Casey brings incredible stories, energy, and insight to this episode. 🎧 Listen now: abca.org/podcast

⚾️ New Clinic Video Release Tarleton State Player Development in Action: Individual Work to Team Concepts with Fuller Smith In this session, Smith breaks down how Tarleton State builds from detailed individual work into full-team concepts that translate on game day. Inside this video: ✔️ Structuring individual skill sessions with purpose ✔️ Connecting development to offensive and defensive systems ✔️ Building continuity from early work to team segments ✔️ Creating buy-in through clarity and progression

🏆 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2025-26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award presented by @Sports_Attack! 📚 Eligibility Requirements: ⚾ High school or college program ⚾ Head coach must be a current ABCA member ⚾ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: Friday, July 17 Celebrate your team’s success both on the field and in the classroom! APPLY NOW: vist.ly/53dih

For more than 50 years, Tony Rossi didn’t just build a program, he built a coaching tree that still impacts the game today. From relentless work ethic to organization, networking, and “gotta have levity,” the lessons passed down at Siena continue to shape coaches across all levels. 📖 Read the full story: vist.ly/53eeu

⚡️⚾️ New Clinic Video Release High-Energy Tribe Training with Rob McCoy, The College of William & Mary In this session, McCoy dives into how Tribe Training builds competitive edge, connection, and intensity into every workout and practice segment. Inside this video: ✔️ Designing high-tempo training environments ✔️ Creating competition that fuels development ✔️ Building accountability through team connection ✔️ Translating energy into game-day execution WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org!

⚾️ New Clinic Video Release Blueprint of a Bulldog Practice with Blake Beemer, Butler University In this session, Beemer opens up the blueprint behind Butler’s daily structure — showing how every segment of practice connects to identity, standards, and competitive execution. Inside this video: ✔️ How practice segments build toward game performance ✔️ Creating tempo, intent, and accountability ✔️ Blending skill development with competitive reps ✔️ Reinforcing culture through daily structure WATCH NOW in the My ABCA app or at ABCA.org!

Where science meets performance. 🧪⚾ Dr. Catherine Saenz joins the ABCA Podcast to break down how nutrition, training, and recovery all work together to optimize performance. From personalized fueling strategies to real-world insights working with athletes and the Cleveland Guardians, this episode is loaded with takeaways. 🎧 Listen now: abca.org/podcast