The ABCA was founded in 1945 and still exists today to serve YOU, the coaches! Today, the ABCA has over 15,000 members from all 50 states and 41 countries around the world. Our members represent all levels of the game of baseball and together make up the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level.

How we can help you...

LEARN and expand your coaching knowledge, skills and philosophies.

• Watch the entire ABCA Video Library, which features over 500 on-demand coaching clinics from past ABCA Conventions and Barnstormers Regional Clinics.
• Read Inside Pitch Magazine, which is mailed to ABCA members bi-monthly, and has a full digital archive of every past issue available online!
• Participate in ABCA events such as the annual ABCA Convention, Barnstormers Regional Clinics and webinars! ABCA members get priority registration for the ABCA Convention & free attendance to Barnstormers Clinics!
• Tune in to the ABCA Podcast, which releases a new episode each week.

DEVELOP your program and coaching style to enhance your experience.

• Protect yourself during your coaching duties through a $1 million liability insurance policy.
• Receive weekly coaching tips and articles along with the latest association news directly to your e-mail inbox via the ABCA Press Box e-newsletter.
• Fill or search for open coaching positions on the ABCA Job Board.
• Gain recognition through nominating your program or players for major awards, including All-America, All-Region, National Players of the Year, Academic Excellence and many more!

• Network with nearly 8,000 coaches from all 50 states and over 40 countries at the annual ABCA Convention or with coaches specifically in your region & local community at Barnstormers Regional Clinics.
• Exchange ideas with the coaches from around the globe within the forums & chat features of the My ABCA mobile app.
• Join the conversation with fellow coaches on our social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
• Engage in stimulating conversations, ignite new thoughts and renew your enthusiasm for coaching by taking part in Q&A Forums, Hot Stove Discussions, Rookie Coaches Mentorship at the ABCA Convention or through live interactive webinars on the ABCA website!

What you'll receive as an ABCA member...

The American Baseball Coaches Association offers a myriad of benefits to members, including attending the World's largest baseball convention, access to over 400 coaching clinic videos, a $1 million Personal Liability Insurance policy, free subscriptions to magazines and publications, surveys and legislative action, a discount program and more!

• Access to the World's Largest Baseball Convention hosted every January including coaching clinics, Trade Show, award presentations, meetings and more!
• Watch over 500 ABCA Clinic Videos in the Video Library either online or in the My ABCA mobile app featuring ABCA Convention Clinics, Barnstormers Regional Clinics, webinars and other videos on-demand.
• Free subscription to Inside Pitch Magazine and ABCA Press Box e-newsletter. Members can also access digital versions of current and past Inside Pitch Magazine issues online and in the My ABCA mobile app.
• Free $1 million Personal Liability Insurance coverage ($400 value!).
• Discounts on training aids, uniforms & apparel, gear, field maintenance equipment, championship rings, hotels, rental cars, and more!
• Post on the ABCA Job Postings and ABCA Open Dates Listings as much as you want, all for free.
• Free and Priority Registration for coaching clinics like the annual Convention, Barnstormers Regional Clinics and webinars.
• Be a part of the organization that selects major yearly awards, including Coaches of the Year, All-Region, All-America and Player of the Year honors across college, junior college and high school divisions.

ABCA Events...

ABCA members have access to the numerous events that the ABCA holds annually throughout the nation!

ABCA Convention: An ABCA membership enables you to register for the World's Largest Baseball Convention. Join almost 8,000 of your coaching peers for four days of coaching clinics, baseball product releases, networking & a whole lot more! ABCA members also receive priority registration for both the convention and the discounted ABCA hotel room block before registration is open to new members. If you are unable to attend, you can live video stream the clinics online and in the My ABCA mobile app!

Barnstormers Clinics: Membership grants you free registration to any of the ABCA Barnstormers Regional Coaching Clinics held throughout the fall! These one-day coaching clinics, presented by Blast Motion, cover the gamut of baseball topics while bringing together coaches from all over the region for a full day of coaching education.

Questions about ABCA membership? Email [email protected] or call the ABCA national office at 336-821-3140.