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ABCA Coaches Hub

Free resources for Coaches and Parents of baseball players and teams at the Youth, Travel and High School Levels

The ABCA Coaches Hub is your destination for trusted baseball education, bringing together expert resources for coaches, parents, and athletes in one convenient location. Whether you're a coach looking to build more effective practices, a parent looking to better support your child's athletic journey, or if you're looking for athlete development or arm care information, the Coaches Hub will provide practical, research-based guidance from experienced coaches, educators, and industry leaders.

Coaches Hub Tips of the Week

Coaching Resources

Slow Before Fast: Skill Development Must Come First

In nearly every discipline, athletes learn slowly before performing fast. Dancers, musicians, gymnasts, and skaters master movement through controlled repetition before increasing speed. Baseball development should follow the same path. Teach hitters to create consistent contact and ideal ball flight at lower exit velocities first. Crawl. Walk. Run. If you can’t do it slowly, you can’t truly own it.
– Tommy Weber, St. John's University & Baseball Authority
Athlete Development & Wellness

Train For Go, Not Show

Bodybuilding focuses primarily on muscle size and appearance. Sport performance training focuses on movement quality, strength, power, speed, and injury resistance. For baseball players, the goal is not just to “look strong,” but to build athletic qualities that improve throwing, hitting, sprinting, and long-term durability.
– Jim Malone, CSCS, RSCC*E, S&C Consultant MLB
Parent Resources

How Parents Shape Young Athletes

Supporting a child’s mental health starts with consistent check-ins and honest conversations. It's important to normalize all emotions—not just happiness—and remember that kids learn by example. By managing your own emotions and avoiding the pressure of perfection, parents can create a healthier, more supportive environment for growth.
– Travis Snider, 3A Athletics & Former MLB Playeer
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Whether you're leading a youth team, coaching at the high school level, or simply looking to sharpen your skills as an instructor, these Coaching Resources are designed to help you create a better experience for your players.

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2026 Practice Design & Coaching Systems
Practice Design & Coaching Systems
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2026 Skill Development & Fundamentals
Skill Development & Fundamentals
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2026 Youth Practice Plan Series
Youth Practice Plan Series
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Athlete Development & Wellness View All Videos

Great athlete development extends beyond performance on the field. These Athlete Development & Wellness resources are designed to help young athletes reach their full potential while prioritizing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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2026 Arm Health, Load Management & Physical Development
Arm Health, Load Management & Physical Development
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Athlete Development & Wellness
2026 Mental Wellness, Motivation & Athlete Retention
Mental Wellness, Motivation & Athlete Retention
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Athlete Development & Wellness
2026 Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
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Parent Resources View All Videos

Parents play a vital role in the youth sports experience, and these Parent Resources are designed to help families better understand their role in supporting young athletes throughout their journey.

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2026 Communication, Boundaries & Smart Parenting Decisions
Communication, Boundaries & Smart Parenting Decisions
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2026 Parental Influence on Athlete Development
Parental Influence on Athlete Development
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2026 Building Skills, Confidence & Love for the Game
Building Skills, Confidence & Love for the Game
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