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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

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00:55:12

Belmont Abbey NCAA Div. II Regional Coaches

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/06/09

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we bring you an episode recorded on location during the NCAA Division II Regional hosted at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. We sat down with the four head coaches who were leading their programs through postseason play and captured their insights right in the heart of the action. Featured in this episode: Adam Skonieczki (Lenoir-Rhyne University), Chris Anderson (Belmont Abbey College), Tom Cantrell (University of

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01:07:39

Dr. Barry Davis - Assistant Coach, Princeton University

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/06/02

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Barry Davis, assistant coach at Princeton University and former longtime head coach at Rider University. Davis brings more than three decades of coaching experience to the conversation, with a track record of sustained success at every level of college baseball—NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA Division I. Over 20 seasons at Rider, Davis led the Broncs to four conference tournament championships, two regular season

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01:07:39

Dr. Barry Davis - Assistant Coach, Princeton University

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/06/02

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Barry Davis, assistant coach at Princeton University and former longtime head coach at Rider University. Davis brings more than three decades of coaching experience to the conversation, with a track record of sustained success at every level of college baseball—NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA Division I. Over 20 seasons at Rider, Davis led the Broncs to four conference tournament championships, two regular season

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00:47:29

Dr. Luke Wilkins - Sport and Exercise Psychology, La...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/26

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Luke Wilkins, a lecturer at La Trobe University and former sport scientist and lead skill acquisition specialist with the New York Yankees. Wilkins brings a unique perspective to player development, blending cutting-edge academic research with experience in professional baseball. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his recent research paper, “A Framework for Using Virtual Reality to Enhance

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00:47:29

Dr. Luke Wilkins - Sport and Exercise Psychology, La...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/26

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Luke Wilkins, a lecturer at La Trobe University and former sport scientist and lead skill acquisition specialist with the New York Yankees. Wilkins brings a unique perspective to player development, blending cutting-edge academic research with experience in professional baseball. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his recent research paper, “A Framework for Using Virtual Reality to Enhance

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01:09:16

Lary Sorensen - Chief Baseball Officer, pitchLogic &...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/19

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by former MLB All-Star, longtime broadcaster, and pitchLogic CBO, Lary Sorensen. A veteran of 11 big-league seasons, Sorensen won 93 games and was selected to the 1978 American League All-Star team as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. After his final MLB appearance in 1988, Sorensen transitioned into the broadcast booth, calling games for ESPN, the Detroit Tigers, and most recently, Wake Forest University

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00:47:55

Live from NHSI Part 3: Coaching Conversations

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/12

This is our final installment of on location interviews from Cary, NC and USA Baseball’s NHSI Tournament coaches. Today we are joined by Venice’s Craig Faulkner, Corona Del Sol’s David Webb, Collierville’s Jeff Munier, Wesleyan Christian’s Mo Blakeney and Stony Brook’s Jon Brewer. Congrats to Coach Faulkner and Venice High School on bringing home this year’s championship. Get the pro treatment and design your very own custom Rawlings glove just like your

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00:47:55

Live from NHSI Part 3: Coaching Conversations

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/12

This is our final installment of on location interviews from Cary, NC and USA Baseball’s NHSI Tournament coaches. Today we are joined by Venice’s Craig Faulkner, Corona Del Sol’s David Webb, Collierville’s Jeff Munier, Wesleyan Christian’s Mo Blakeney and Stony Brook’s Jon Brewer. Congrats to Coach Faulkner and Venice High School on bringing home this year’s championship. Get the pro treatment and design your very own custom Rawlings glove just like your

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00:35:32

Live from NHSI Part 2: Coaching Conversations

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/05/05

The second part of our special National High School Invitational series brings you more on-the-ground conversations recorded in Cary, North Carolina. This premier event once again showcased elite talent and exceptional coaching from across the country. This week, we continue our series with five more outstanding high school coaches who led their teams at NHSI 2025: Andy Wise – Corona High School (CA) Benji Medure – Huntington Beach High School (CA) Joe

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00:44:41

Live from NHSI: Coaching Conversations

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/28

For the next three weeks, we’re bringing you a special series of interviews recorded on location in Cary, North Carolina, during USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational (NHSI). It was another phenomenal event filled with top-tier talent and outstanding coaching. This week, we kick things off with a round of conversations featuring coaches from five standout programs that competed at NHSI: Corrigan Willis – Granada High School (CA) John Murphy –

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00:44:41

Live from NHSI: Coaching Conversations

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/28

For the next three weeks, we’re bringing you a special series of interviews recorded on location in Cary, North Carolina, during USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational (NHSI). It was another phenomenal event filled with top-tier talent and outstanding coaching. This week, we kick things off with a round of conversations featuring coaches from five standout programs that competed at NHSI: Corrigan Willis – Granada High School (CA) John Murphy –

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00:51:24

Kayla Baptista - Pro Scout, Pittsburgh Pirates

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/21

This week on the ABCA Podcast we’re joined by Kayla Baptista of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baptista has quickly built a remarkable résumé in the game, becoming the first female on-field coaching intern in Cape Cod League history in 2021 with the Wareham Gatemen, and later breaking new ground again as the first female hired for a coaching role by the Texas Rangers in January 2022. A former University of North Carolina softball standout, Baptista’s baseball

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00:51:24

Kayla Baptista - Pro Scout, Pittsburgh Pirates

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/21

This week on the ABCA Podcast we’re joined by Kayla Baptista of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baptista has quickly built a remarkable résumé in the game, becoming the first female on-field coaching intern in Cape Cod League history in 2021 with the Wareham Gatemen, and later breaking new ground again as the first female hired for a coaching role by the Texas Rangers in January 2022. A former University of North Carolina softball standout, Baptista’s baseball

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01:13:00

Sal Fasano - Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Angels

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/14

We’re staying on the professional side this week with Los Angeles Angels' catching and pitching coach Sal Fasano. A 13-year MLB veteran who played for 10 different organizations, Fasano brings a deep well of experience to this episode—from his time behind the plate to his work in the dugout and front office. Fasano spent the last eight seasons on the Atlanta Braves’ Major League staff, where he played a key role in player communication and development,

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01:13:00

Sal Fasano - Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Angels

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/14

We’re staying on the professional side this week with Los Angeles Angels' catching and pitching coach Sal Fasano. A 13-year MLB veteran who played for 10 different organizations, Fasano brings a deep well of experience to this episode—from his time behind the plate to his work in the dugout and front office. Fasano spent the last eight seasons on the Atlanta Braves’ Major League staff, where he played a key role in player communication and development,

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00:54:52

J.J. Picollo - Executive Vice President & General...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Kansas City Royals Executive Vice President & General Manager J.J. Picollo, who just wrapped up one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Major League Baseball history. Under his leadership, the Royals posted an 86-76 record in 2024—30 wins better than the previous season—earning a postseason berth and making Picollo the runner-up for MLB Executive of the Year. In this episode, Picollo dives into the Royals’ recent

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00:54:52

J.J. Picollo - Executive Vice President & General...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Kansas City Royals Executive Vice President & General Manager J.J. Picollo, who just wrapped up one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Major League Baseball history. Under his leadership, the Royals posted an 86-76 record in 2024—30 wins better than the previous season—earning a postseason berth and making Picollo the runner-up for MLB Executive of the Year. In this episode, Picollo dives into the Royals’ recent

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01:05:31

Rob Ducey - 13 year MLB veteran, Core Energy Belt

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/03/31

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Ducey, a 13-year MLB veteran and 2013 inductee into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Ducey broke into the big leagues in 1987 with the Toronto Blue Jays and wrapped up his playing career with the Montreal Expos in 2001. In 2004, he made history as the first Canadian to play for Team Canada, the Blue Jays, and the Expos. In this episode, Ducey shares what it takes to hit at the Major League level,

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01:05:31

Rob Ducey - 13 year MLB player, Core Energy Belt

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Rob Ducey played for 6 MLB teams over a 13-year career and was a 2013 inductee into the Canada Baseball Hall of Fame. Ducey got his start in the Major Leagues in 1987 with the Toronto Blue Jays and finished his career with the Montreal Expos in 2001. In 2004 Ducey played in the Summer Olympics for Team Canada becoming the first Canadian to play for Team Canada, the Blue Jays and the Expos. Upon finishing his playing career, Ducey worked as a minor league coach and professional

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00:58:14

Mike Birkbeck - Associate Head Coach, Kent State...

ABCA Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Few coaches in college baseball have had the kind of long-term impact Mike Birkbeck has made at Kent State. Since becoming Associate Head Coach in 2004, Birkbeck has helped guide the Golden Flashes to 10 MAC regular season titles, 10 MAC Tournament championships, and 10 NCAA Regional appearances. Widely respected as one of the top pitching minds in NCAA Division I baseball, Birkbeck brings decades of playing and coaching experience to the mound. In this episode, Birkbeck shares

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