ABCA Podcast

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Coe, Cincinnati Reds Academy Director of Baseball and Softball. With a career dedicated to player development, Coe has been instrumental in providing opportunities for young athletes to reach the next level. Before joining the Reds in 2022, he played a key role in building the Chicago White Sox ACE program and working with the Pullman Community...

We continue our discussion on the NCAA Div. I college season preview from yesterday with Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty. As the 2025 season approaches, Flaherty shares his insights on the teams, players, and storylines that will shape the year ahead. Get ready for opening day with this in-depth look at what’s ahead this season! Our sponsor is Core Energy Belt, the trusted choice of professional...

Our college season preview series continues with the powerhouse trio from D1Baseball.com—Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Mike Rooney! In this episode, they provide expert analysis, insider insights, and everything you need to know heading into the 2025 season. We also discuss the ever-changing landscape of NCAA Division I baseball. With the NCAA Div. I season right around the corner, there’s no be...

We’re keeping our college season preview series rolling withThe JUCO Ball Blog (JBB) founder Noah Sharp, a go-to source for junior college baseball coverage. Since launching The JBB in 2018, Sharp has dedicated himself to shining a spotlight on junior college baseball, both NJCAA and Pacific Association Division, providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the entire JUCO landscape. In this episod...

We’re continuing our college season preview series with NAIA Ball founder Robby Gutierrez, who has been shining a light on NAIA baseball for nearly a decade. Since launching NAIA Ball eight years ago and the NAIA Ball Podcast in 2018, Robby and his team have dedicated themselves to covering the NAIA landscape and growing the game at this level. In this episode, Robby previews the 2025 NAIA basebal...

We’re continuing our college season preview episodes with one of the most trusted voices in NCAA Division III baseball—Jim Dixon! As the managing editor of D3baseball.com , Jim has been at the forefront of NCAA Div. III coverage for nearly 30 years, delivering news, analysis, and historical insights to fans and coaches alike. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of NCAA Div. III coverage, k...

To kick off our college baseball season previews, we’re joined by the Wayne Cavadi, author of  The DII Report Newsletter . Cavadi has been instrumental in shining a spotlight on the growth of NCAA Div. II athletics. In this episode, we dive into his latest article,  DII Baseball 2025 101 – A Crash Course , and discuss what to expect this season. With months of research behind his analysis, Cavadi...

Dunn Muramaru’s nearly 50-year coaching career has shaped the landscape of baseball in Hawaii. The 2024 National High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee has led the Mid-Pacific Institute Owls for nearly four decades, guiding them to five state titles, 14 Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) championships, and over 600 wins.   In this episode, Muramaru reflects on his rem...

Next up on the ABCA Podcast is our second 2025 recipient of the Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award, Tom Meyer. Meyer has served as both a teacher and baseball coach for more than 60 years. His coaching career began in 1959 as assistant coach at Northwestern University (Ill.). From 1964-69, Meyer served as the head baseball coach at Northern Illinois University before joining the staff at the Un...

With nearly five decades of coaching experience spanning multiple continents, Bill Percy is a true icon of the game. The distinguished recipient of the 2025 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award, Percy has made a lasting impact on baseball locally, nationally, and internationally. In this episode, we explore Percy’s incredible journey, which began at Florida Southern College as both a player and assistant...

Jarvis recently completed his 27th season at the helm of the Bruins, where he has compiled 763 wins since leading the program in its first NCAA Division I season in 1998. As Belmont’s all-time winningest coach, Jarvis has built a legacy of excellence. Adding to his remarkable career, he has achieved over 1,000 wins, including his tenure as head coach at his alma mater, Three Rivers Community Colle...

Happy New Year! It’s time to kick off 2025 with a bang, as the World’s Largest Baseball Convention is in the nation’s capital for the first time since 1975! The 81st annual ABCA Convention promises to be an unforgettable event, bringing together the best in the game for four days of education, inspiration, and connection. This is a must-listen, whether you're attending in-person or participating i...

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we celebrate Dan Griesbaum, head coach at Grosse Pointe South (MI) High School and the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ABCA/Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award. Griesbaum has dedicated 41 years to Grosse Pointe South, taking over as head coach in 1984 and amassing over 900 wins—the most among active coaches in Michigan. A former player and assistant coach at Cent...

It’s an exciting week as the ABCA Convention kicks off this Thursday, and we’re rolling out episodes with the incoming ABCA Hall of Famers! Joining us first is University of Texas head coach, and former 2023 ABCA President, Jim Schlossnagle. A member of the ABCA Board of Directors, Schlossnagle is widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier baseball coaches. Over his 23-year head coaching caree...

Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA NJCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year, Ramon Garza. Recently named the head coach at Dallas College Mountain View, Garza reflects on his incredible run with Dallas College Eastfield, where he helped lead the team to the NJCAA World Series last season. Eastfield had a stellar year, winning the Dallas Athletic Conference title with a 25-5 rec...

Martinez played a pivotal role in leading Jesuit High School (FL) to their seventh State Championship and third since 2019. Jesuit, a perennial powerhouse in Florida and on the national scene, consistently tackles one of the toughest schedules in the country. Martinez, who oversees hitters and infielders, brings decades of experience from his time as a standout player at the University of Tampa—wh...

A Birmingham-Southern alum, Hulse spent nine seasons coaching the Panthers, playing a key role in their remarkable 2024 run to the College World Series under extraordinary circumstances. Over the past seven years, Hulse helped guide Birmingham Southern to six NCAA Regional appearances and two trips to the College World Series. Following the program’s closure this spring, Hulse moved to Valdosta St...

Vickerson has been a key part of the Shelton State baseball program for 11 seasons as both a coach and former player. In 2024, the Bucs posted an impressive 44-19 record, setting a school record with 28 conference wins and earning a trip to the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.  A former standout centerfielder for the Bucs in 2012 and 2013, Vickerson capped off his playing career in t...

Martin recently completed his 10th season as Associate Head Coach at the University of the Cumberlands, helping lead the Patriots to a record-breaking 52-8 season and their second consecutive World Series appearance. As the recruiting coordinator and coach for hitters and infielders, Martin has been instrumental in the team’s success, helping set single-season records for wins (52), home runs (144...

Now entering his 22nd season as Associate Head Coach at the University of Virginia, McMullan has been instrumental in building one of the most consistent programs in NCAA Division I baseball. With his leadership, the Cavaliers have achieved a National Championship in 2015, seven College World Series appearances, and 17 NCAA Regional appearances, amassing 886 wins. The ABCA Assistant Coach of the Y...

Backhaus recently completed his seventh season at the University of Central Missouri, leading the Mules to an impressive 52-10 record and a trip to the NCAA Div. II College World Series, which earned him Assistant Coach of the Year honors. Known for their powerful offense, the Mules scored 662 runs, hit 126 home runs, and stole 197 bases while maintaining a .982 fielding percentage. Under Backhaus...

John Kremer has been with the Yankees organization since 1999, originally signing as a pitcher out of the University of Evansville after being drafted three times. Following five seasons on the mound in the Yankees’ minor league system, he transitioned to scouting and front office roles, ultimately taking on the position of Director of Performance Science in 2016. Now as the Minor League Rehab Coo...

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we return to youth baseball with Jimmy Filingeri, head coach at Our Lady of Lourdes High School (NY) and host of the Clearing the Bases Podcast. Filingeri brings a wealth of experience from his work with Evolution Baseball Club and his contributions to ABCA’s Inside Pitch Magazine, the Youth Baseball Committee, and the upcoming Youth Baseball Summit in November. In t...

A four-year letterwinner at NC Central, Marrow served as captain of the baseball team for three seasons before transitioning into coaching at his alma mater, where he also earned a master’s degree in athletic administration. He later spent a season at George Washington University before moving into professional baseball, working in the San Francisco Giants front office for two years and serving as...

This week on the ABCA Podcast, we welcome Jim Schwanke, agent at the Ballengee Group and former college baseball coach. Schwanke brings a wealth of experience to the table, having coached at powerhouse programs Oklahoma State and LSU. His offensive strategies were instrumental in LSU’s back-to-back National Championships in 1996 and 1997, where he coined the term "Gorilla Ball." Schwanke revolutio...