The American Baseball Coaches Association is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with leading synthetic turf provider Shaw Sports Turf. Building on its previous role as an ABCA Single Partner, Shaw Sports Turf has elevated its commitment to become a Double Partner beginning in 2025.
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Shaw Sports Turf, a company that shares our deep commitment to advancing the game of baseball,” said Craig Keilitz, ABCA Executive Director. “Their innovative and high-performance field solutions enhance the environments where coaches teach and players develop, and we’re proud to continue working together to support the growth of our game.”
As an ABCA Double Partner, Shaw Sports Turf will be a featured exhibitor at the 2026 ABCA Convention Trade Show and will present on the Expo Theater stage.
“Partnering with the ABCA is a natural fit for Shaw Sports Turf,” said Chuck McClurg, President of Shaw Turf. “Their unwavering commitment to sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity mirrors our own values as we innovate and elevate the game of baseball. We’re proud to support an organization that champions the development of coaches and athletes at every level.”
About Shaw Sports Turf
Shaw Sports Turf is one of the leading synthetic turf brands in North America. Creating innovative playing surfaces for athletic fields such as football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, and numerous other sports, Shaw Sports Turf products have been included as part of more than 4,000 successful installations over the past two decades, including recreational, K-12, college, and high-profile professional sports field installations like the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, and the Tampa Bay Rays. Recognizing that it’s more than a field, Shaw Sports Turf’s products are designed to create a distinctive environment with a strong commitment to performance, playability and sustainability. For more information, please visit www.shawsportsturf.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Shaw Sports Turf is a registered trademark of Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. ©2025 Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 41 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.