ABCA Podcast
814 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 351 ratingsThe 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 at the amateur level, with more than 13,000 members representing all 50 U.S. states and 23 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 Ball. Each January, the ABCA hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Over 7,000 coaches attend 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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Episodes
Brian O'Connor, University of Virginia
March 17, 2020 15:23 - 43 minutesWith many baseball games and seasons interrupted, we decided to release this ABCA podcast episode with University of Virginia head Coach Brian O'Connor early. The episode was recorded prior to the 2020 season. We discuss learning from mistakes as a young coach, developing a relationship with your recruits before they show up on campus, why it is a great time to be a baseball coach, why youth players should play multiple sports, what was great about coaching Team USA, learnin...
Brian O'Connor, University of Virginia
March 17, 2020 15:23 - 43 minutesWith many baseball games and seasons interrupted, we decided to release this ABCA podcast episode with University of Virginia head Coach Brian O'Connor early. The episode was recorded prior to the 2020 season. We discuss learning from mistakes as a young coach, developing a relationship with your recruits before they show up on campus, why it is a great time to be a baseball coach, why youth players should play multiple sports, what was great about coaching Team USA, learning from other coac...
Episode 154 with Brian O'Connor, University of Virginia
March 17, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 1 ByteWith many baseball games and seasons interrupted, we decided to release this ABCA podcast episode with University of Virginia head Coach Brian O'Connor early. The episode was recorded prior to the 2020 season. We discuss learning from mistakes as a young coach, developing a relationship with your recruits before they show up on campus, why it is a great time to be a baseball coach, why youth players should play multiple sports, what was great about coaching Team USA, learning from other coach...
Tim Funkhouser, Edwardsville High School
March 10, 2020 15:24 - 1 hourThis week's episode features Tim Funkhouser, head coach at Edwardsville High School in Illinois. We discuss recommendations for players with aspirations to play in college, fundraising, a "Fail Forward Moment", being a parent, allowing players to seek outside training or summer ball teams, core values and his evolution from a young head coach to now.
Tim Funkhouser, Edwardsville High School
March 10, 2020 15:24 - 1 hourThis week's episode features Tim Funkhouser, head coach at Edwardsville High School in Illinois. We discuss recommendations for players with aspirations to play in college, fundraising, a "Fail Forward Moment", being a parent, allowing players to seek outside training or summer ball teams, core values and his evolution from a young head coach to now.
Episode 153 with Tim Funkhouser, Edwardsville High School
March 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week's episode features Tim Funkhouser, head coach at Edwardsville High School in Illinois. We discuss recommendations for players with aspirations to play in college, fundraising, a "Fail Forward Moment", being a parent, allowing players to seek outside training or summer ball teams, core values and his evolution from a young head coach to now.
Billy Godwin, UNC Greensboro
February 18, 2020 15:26 - 18 minutesIn this episode with UNC Greensboro head coach Billy Godwin, we discuss his excitement for getting back on the field, the difference between pro, college, and high school baseball, the benefit of summer ball for college players, recommendations for youth players and recommendations for the ABCA National Convention. We also update Coach Godwin and ABCA member coach Gary Gilmore's health and pay tribute to John Altobelli.
Billy Godwin, UNC Greensboro
February 18, 2020 15:26 - 18 minutesIn this episode with UNC Greensboro head coach Billy Godwin, we discuss his excitement for getting back on the field, the difference between pro, college, and high school baseball, the benefit of summer ball for college players, recommendations for youth players and recommendations for the ABCA National Convention. We also update Coach Godwin and ABCA member coach Gary Gilmore's health and pay tribute to John Altobelli.
Episode 152 with Billy Godwin, UNC Greensboro
February 18, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 1 ByteIn this episode with UNC Greensboro head coach Billy Godwin, we discuss his excitement for getting back on the field, the difference between pro, college, and high school baseball, the benefit of summer ball for college players, recommendations for youth players and recommendations for the ABCA National Convention. We also update Coach Godwin and ABCA member coach Gary Gilmore's health and pay tribute to John Altobelli.
College Baseball Preview Part 2
February 11, 2020 15:27 - 1 hourWith the other levels of college baseball off and running, we head into opening week of NCAA Division I for part 2 of our College Baseball Preview. We blanket the country, hearing from Baseball America's Teddy Cahill, D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers as well as college baseball analyst Mike Rooney.
College Baseball Preview Part 2
February 11, 2020 15:27 - 1 hourWith the other levels of college baseball off and running, we head into opening week of NCAA Division I for part 2 of our College Baseball Preview. We blanket the country, hearing from Baseball America's Teddy Cahill, D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers as well as college baseball analyst Mike Rooney.
Episode 151 - College Baseball Preview Part 2
February 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWith the other levels of college baseball off and running, we head into opening week of NCAA Division I for part 2 of our College Baseball Preview. We blanket the country, hearing from Baseball America's Teddy Cahill, D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers as well as college baseball analyst Mike Rooney.
College Baseball Preview Part 1
February 04, 2020 15:28 - 1 hourIn part 1 of our College Baseball Preview, we dive into Junior College, NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III. We start off with Noah Sharp and Brian Sakowski covering teams and players to watch in Junior College. Robby Gutierrez dives into the start of the NAIA season and has great stories from coaching and playing. Nick Herfordt takes us over to Division II. Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz off Cespedes Family BBQ cover all things Division III.
College Baseball Preview Part 1
February 04, 2020 15:28 - 1 hourIn part 1 of our College Baseball Preview, we dive into Junior College, NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III. We start off with Noah Sharp and Brian Sakowski covering teams and players to watch in Junior College. Robby Gutierrez dives into the start of the NAIA season and has great stories from coaching and playing. Nick Herfordt takes us over to Division II. Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz off Cespedes Family BBQ cover all things Division III.
Episode 150 - College Baseball Preview Part 1
February 04, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteIn part 1 of our College Baseball Preview, we dive into Junior College, NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III. We start off with Noah Sharp and Brian Sakowski covering teams and players to watch in Junior College. Robby Gutierrez dives into the start of the NAIA season and has great stories from coaching and playing. Nick Herfordt takes us over to Division II. Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz off Cespedes Family BBQ cover all things Division III.
David Franco, Seattle Mariners
January 28, 2020 15:29 - 38 minutesThis episode of the ABCA Podcast features Seattle Mariners mental skills coach David Franco. We cover a variety of topics, including peak performance, lifestyle changes (intermittent fasting), using mental skills in training, where to start for youth players, the Mariners Funnel, book and podcast recommendations, and great stories about Braden Bishop and Chase Headley.
David Franco, Seattle Mariners
January 28, 2020 15:29 - 38 minutesThis episode of the ABCA Podcast features Seattle Mariners mental skills coach David Franco. We cover a variety of topics, including peak performance, lifestyle changes (intermittent fasting), using mental skills in training, where to start for youth players, the Mariners Funnel, book and podcast recommendations, and great stories about Braden Bishop and Chase Headley.
Episode 149 with David Franco, Seattle Mariners
January 28, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteThis episode of the ABCA Podcast features Seattle Mariners mental skills coach David Franco. We cover a variety of topics, including peak performance, lifestyle changes (intermittent fasting), using mental skills in training, where to start for youth players, the Mariners Funnel, book and podcast recommendations, and great stories about Braden Bishop and Chase Headley.
Gary Reinl of Marc Pro
January 21, 2020 15:30 - 1 hourGary Reinl, of Marc Pro, joins us to cover the MLB Winter meetings, the ABCA Convention, active recovery, why you shouldn't use the R.I.C.E. protocol for healthy athletes or post-op, introducing the Marc Pro to professional baseball, how the lymphatic system works in recovery, and his views on ice baths for recovery.
Gary Reinl of Marc Pro
January 21, 2020 15:30 - 1 hourGary Reinl, of Marc Pro, joins us to cover the MLB Winter meetings, the ABCA Convention, active recovery, why you shouldn't use the R.I.C.E. protocol for healthy athletes or post-op, introducing the Marc Pro to professional baseball, how the lymphatic system works in recovery, and his views on ice baths for recovery.
Episode 148 with Gary Reinl of Marc Pro
January 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteGary Reinl, of Marc Pro, joins us to cover the MLB Winter meetings, the ABCA Convention, active recovery, why you shouldn't use the R.I.C.E. protocol for healthy athletes or post-op, introducing the Marc Pro to professional baseball, how the lymphatic system works in recovery, and his views on ice baths for recovery.
Sarah Howard, Elite Mobility Training
January 14, 2020 15:31 - 29 minutesSarah Howard, owner of Elite Mobilty Training, covers a variety of topics and how they relate to baseball in this week's episode. Howard discusses her path to Yoga, why not being flexible is OK, keys to finding the right instructor, why you should prime your lymph nodes, the Yoga Tune Up and Coregous Balls. She makes recommendations for youth athletes and discusses her work with pro baseball teams, including St. Louis Cardinal Jack Flaherty.
Sarah Howard, Elite Mobility Training
January 14, 2020 15:31 - 29 minutesSarah Howard, owner of Elite Mobilty Training, covers a variety of topics and how they relate to baseball in this week's episode. Howard discusses her path to Yoga, why not being flexible is OK, keys to finding the right instructor, why you should prime your lymph nodes, the Yoga Tune Up and Coregous Balls. She makes recommendations for youth athletes and discusses her work with pro baseball teams, including St. Louis Cardinal Jack Flaherty.
Episode 147 with Sarah Howard, Elite Mobility Training
January 14, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 1 ByteSarah Howard, owner of Elite Mobilty Training, covers a variety of topics and how they relate to baseball in this week's episode. Howard discusses her path to Yoga, why not being flexible is OK, keys to finding the right instructor, why you should prime your lymph nodes, the Yoga Tune Up and Coregous Balls. She makes recommendations for youth athletes and discusses her work with pro baseball teams, including St. Louis Cardinal Jack Flaherty.
ABCA Convention Preview
December 31, 2019 15:32 - 1 hourThis episode features a variety of interviews with ABCA National Office Staff as well as college baseball coaches from South Carolina (Skylar Mead, Mike Current, Mark Kingston), Dallas Baptist (Dan Fitzgerald, Dan Heefner), St. Mary's Texas (Chris Ermis) and USA Baseball represenative Andrew Bartman. We discuss tips for attending the ABCA Convention as well as ways to maximize your experience from seasoned members.
ABCA Convention Preview
December 31, 2019 15:32 - 1 hourThis episode features a variety of interviews with ABCA National Office Staff as well as college baseball coaches from South Carolina (Skylar Mead, Mike Current, Mark Kingston), Dallas Baptist (Dan Fitzgerald, Dan Heefner), St. Mary's Texas (Chris Ermis) and USA Baseball represenative Andrew Bartman. We discuss tips for attending the ABCA Convention as well as ways to maximize your experience from seasoned members.
Episode 146, ABCA Convention Preview
December 31, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis episode features a variety of interviews with ABCA National Office Staff as well as college baseball coaches from South Carolina (Skylar Mead, Mike Current, Mark Kingston), Dallas Baptist (Dan Fitzgerald, Dan Heefner), St. Mary's Texas (Chris Ermis) and USA Baseball represenative Andrew Bartman. We discuss tips for attending the ABCA Convention as well as ways to maximize your experience from seasoned members.
Jamey Carroll, Pittsburgh Pirates
December 17, 2019 15:33 - 41 minutesThe second episode of ABCA Podcast 2.0 is with former MLB player Jamey Carroll, who played 11 years in Major League Baseball and currently works in player development with the Pittsburgh Pirates. We discuss: what makes a great youth coach, the difference between pro baseball and college baseball, one thing he would go back and change, the best advice he got as a player, how he decompresses in a high stress job, and his thoughts on the ABCA Convention.
Jamey Carroll, Pittsburgh Pirates
December 17, 2019 15:33 - 41 minutesThe second episode of ABCA Podcast 2.0 is with former MLB player Jamey Carroll, who played 11 years in Major League Baseball and currently works in player development with the Pittsburgh Pirates. We discuss: what makes a great youth coach, the difference between pro baseball and college baseball, one thing he would go back and change, the best advice he got as a player, how he decompresses in a high stress job, and his thoughts on the ABCA Convention.
Episode 145 with Jamey Carroll, Pittsburgh Pirates
December 17, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteThe second episode of ABCA Podcast 2.0 is with former MLB player Jamey Carroll, who played 11 years in Major League Baseball and currently works in player development with the Pittsburgh Pirates. We discuss: what makes a great youth coach, the difference between pro baseball and college baseball, one thing he would go back and change, the best advice he got as a player, how he decompresses in a high stress job, and his thoughts on the ABCA Convention.
Derek Johnson, Cincinnati Reds
December 03, 2019 15:33 - 37 minutesWe lead off version 2.0 of the ABCA Podcast with Derek Johnson, pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds, who is also a speaker at the 2020 ABCA Convention. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode: the difference between college and pro coaching, helpful daily habits, recommendations for youth players, balancing family in season, and if whether or not he thought Tim Corbin would retain him at Vanderbilt when Corbin took over the program.
Derek Johnson, Cincinnati Reds
December 03, 2019 15:33 - 37 minutesWe lead off version 2.0 of the ABCA Podcast with Derek Johnson, pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds, who is also a speaker at the 2020 ABCA Convention. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode: the difference between college and pro coaching, helpful daily habits, recommendations for youth players, balancing family in season, and if whether or not he thought Tim Corbin would retain him at Vanderbilt when Corbin took over the program.
Episode 144 with Derek Johnson, Cincinnati Reds
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 1 ByteWe lead off version 2.0 of the ABCA Podcast with Derek Johnson, pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds, who is also a speaker at the 2020 ABCA Convention. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode: the difference between college and pro coaching, helpful daily habits, recommendations for youth players, balancing family in season, and if whether or not he thought Tim Corbin would retain him at Vanderbilt when Corbin took over the program.
Archives - Episode 143 - The First Line of Defense with Andy Schatzley, Harding University (AR)
July 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourThis week’s podcast welcomes in Andy Schatzley, assistant coach at Harding University in Arkansas, who has proven to be one of the best teachers and developers of defenders on the small college level. Schatzley delivers countless ideas, language, drills, and mentalities that will make all of us better teachers on the infield. Schatzley always had coaching in his future, as his father was longtime ABCA member, and his true passion for developing his guys is apparent. The resul...
Archives - Episode 143 - The First Line of Defense with Andy Schatzley, Harding University (AR)
July 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourThis week’s podcast welcomes in Andy Schatzley, assistant coach at Harding University in Arkansas, who has proven to be one of the best teachers and developers of defenders on the small college level. Schatzley delivers countless ideas, language, drills, and mentalities that will make all of us better teachers on the infield. Schatzley always had coaching in his future, as his father was longtime ABCA member, and his true passion for developing his guys is apparent. The results speak for them...
Episode 143 - The First Line of Defense with Andy Schatzley, Harding University (AR)
July 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week’s podcast welcomes in Andy Schatzley, assistant coach at Harding University in Arkansas, who has proven to be one of the best teachers and developers of defenders on the small college level. Schatzley delivers countless ideas, language, drills, and mentalities that will make all of us better teachers on the infield. Schatzley always had coaching in his future, as his father was longtime ABCA member, and his true passion for developing his guys is apparent. The results speak for them...
Archives - Episode 142 - Dugout Chatter with Steve Dintaman, Sinclair Community College
July 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourWe're back in the junior college ranks as Steve Dintaman, head coach at Sinclair Community College in Ohio, joins our show and we get to unpack the special program he has built there. JC baseball is such a special level, providing opportunity and development for so many players from exceptional teachers and coaches who see the bigger picture. With Dintaman behind the mic, we open up the ins and outs of his growth as a leader and communicator and the specifics of how he has bu...
Archives - Episode 142 - Dugout Chatter with Steve Dintaman, Sinclair Community College
July 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourWe're back in the junior college ranks as Steve Dintaman, head coach at Sinclair Community College in Ohio, joins our show and we get to unpack the special program he has built there. JC baseball is such a special level, providing opportunity and development for so many players from exceptional teachers and coaches who see the bigger picture. With Dintaman behind the mic, we open up the ins and outs of his growth as a leader and communicator and the specifics of how he has built his coaching ...
Episode 142 - Dugout Chatter with Steve Dintaman, Sinclair Community College
July 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe're back in the junior college ranks as Steve Dintaman, head coach at Sinclair Community College in Ohio, joins our show and we get to unpack the special program he has built there. JC baseball is such a special level, providing opportunity and development for so many players from exceptional teachers and coaches who see the bigger picture. With Dintaman behind the mic, we open up the ins and outs of his growth as a leader and communicator and the specifics of how he has built his coaching ...
Archives - Episode 141 - Into the Swing of College Summer Baseball with Jesse Cole and Tyler Gillum, Savannah Bananas
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourWe dive headfirst into the summer baseball world and connect with Jesse Cole, the man in the yellow tux and owner of the Savannah Bananas and their manager, loyal ABCA member Tyler Gillum. This organization is known thinking outside of the box and the results cannot be denied, with 70+ sold out crowds since 2016, averaging 4,200 fans per game. They have a wealth of information to offer our listeners with a business and development model that works. Both Cole and Gillum give i...
Archives - Episode 141 - Into the Swing of College Summer Baseball with Jesse Cole and Tyler Gillum, Savannah Bananas
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourWe dive headfirst into the summer baseball world and connect with Jesse Cole, the man in the yellow tux and owner of the Savannah Bananas and their manager, loyal ABCA member Tyler Gillum. This organization is known thinking outside of the box and the results cannot be denied, with 70+ sold out crowds since 2016, averaging 4,200 fans per game. They have a wealth of information to offer our listeners with a business and development model that works. Both Cole and Gillum give insight into how t...
Episode 141 - Into the Swing of College Summer Baseball with Jesse Cole and Tyler Gillum, Savannah Bananas
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe dive headfirst into the summer baseball world and connect with Jesse Cole, the man in the yellow tux and owner of the Savannah Bananas and their manager, loyal ABCA member Tyler Gillum. This organization is known thinking outside of the box and the results cannot be denied, with 70+ sold out crowds since 2016, averaging 4,200 fans per game. They have a wealth of information to offer our listeners with a business and development model that works. Both Cole and Gillum give insight into how t...
Episode 140 - Dugout Chatter with Joe Ferraro, 1% Better Project
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week’s guest is Joe Ferraro, the pride of Brookfield, Connecticut and curator of the 1% Better Project. He is a four-year continuous member of the ABCA, a dedicated lifelong learner and thriving member of our podcast community. Many of our listeners have heard Ferraro referenced many times on this very show or out at the Barnstormers Clinics. A former college and high school coach who has also spent the past 20 years in the classroom, Ferraro brings an extraordinary dynamic to the airwav...
Archives - Episode 140 - Dugout Chatter with Joe Ferraro, 1% Better Project
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourThis week’s guest is Joe Ferraro, the pride of Brookfield, Connecticut and curator of the 1% Better Project. He is a four-year continuous member of the ABCA, a dedicated lifelong learner and thriving member of our podcast community. Many of our listeners have heard Ferraro referenced many times on this very show or out at the Barnstormers Clinics. A former college and high school coach who has also spent the past 20 years in the classroom, Ferraro brings an extraordinary dyna...
Archives - Episode 140 - Dugout Chatter with Joe Ferraro, 1% Better Project
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourThis week’s guest is Joe Ferraro, the pride of Brookfield, Connecticut and curator of the 1% Better Project. He is a four-year continuous member of the ABCA, a dedicated lifelong learner and thriving member of our podcast community. Many of our listeners have heard Ferraro referenced many times on this very show or out at the Barnstormers Clinics. A former college and high school coach who has also spent the past 20 years in the classroom, Ferraro brings an extraordinary dynamic to the airwav...
Episode 139 - Life on the High School Level: In the Trenches and Thriving
July 02, 2019 15:00 - 2 hours - 1 ByteWith some of the USA Development Programs in close-by Cary, N.C., we visited some of our loyal members: Butch Chaffin from Cookeville High School in Tennessee, Wes Brooks from Oxford High School in Alabama and Tanner Vesely from Corona Del Sol High School in Arizona as well as Doug Creek, former MLB pitcher and now owner of The Barn in Southern Maryland. This episode was recorded live with all of us huddled around a table in the living room of their hotel and it was a special treat to talk ba...
Archives - Episode 139 - Life on the High School Level: In the Trenches and Thriving
July 02, 2019 15:00 - 2 hoursWith some of the USA Development Programs in close-by Cary, N.C., we visited some of our loyal members: Butch Chaffin from Cookeville High School in Tennessee, Wes Brooks from Oxford High School in Alabama and Tanner Vesely from Corona Del Sol High School in Arizona as well as Doug Creek, former MLB pitcher and now owner of The Barn in Southern Maryland. This episode was recorded live with all of us huddled around a table in the living room of their hotel and it was a special...
Archives - Episode 139 - Life on the High School Level: In the Trenches and Thriving
July 02, 2019 15:00 - 2 hoursWith some of the USA Development Programs in close-by Cary, N.C., we visited some of our loyal members: Butch Chaffin from Cookeville High School in Tennessee, Wes Brooks from Oxford High School in Alabama and Tanner Vesely from Corona Del Sol High School in Arizona as well as Doug Creek, former MLB pitcher and now owner of The Barn in Southern Maryland. This episode was recorded live with all of us huddled around a table in the living room of their hotel and it was a special treat to talk ba...
Episode 138 - Dugout Chatter with Rob Friedman, Pitching Ninja
June 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteFor this week’s episode, we make a call to the bullpen and bring in Twitter sensation and MLB contributing analyst Rob Friedman, "The Pitching Ninja". We unpack Friedman's journey through coaching and his commitment to lifelong learning, questioning his thoughts on the game and bringing an open mind to the ballpark - and to Twitter - which helped lead him into his transformation into the most famous masked GIF warrior on the internet, the Pitching Ninja. Friedman breaks down the ins and outs ...
Archives - Episode 138 - Dugout Chatter with Rob Friedman, Pitching Ninja
June 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourFor this week’s episode, we make a call to the bullpen and bring in Twitter sensation and MLB contributing analyst Rob Friedman, "The Pitching Ninja". We unpack Friedman's journey through coaching and his commitment to lifelong learning, questioning his thoughts on the game and bringing an open mind to the ballpark - and to Twitter - which helped lead him into his transformation into the most famous masked GIF warrior on the internet, the Pitching Ninja. Friedman breaks down ...