Why Join the ABCA

The ABCA was founded in 1945 and still exists today to serve YOU, the coaches! Today, the ABCA has nearly 13,000 members from all 50 states and 25 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.

Join the ABCA

How we can help you...

LEARN how to expand your coaching knowledge, skills and philosophies.

Watch the entire ABCA Video Library on-demand, which features over 400 past ABCA Convention clinic videos. This benefit begins August 3rd 2020!
Access the ABCA Coaching Resource Library with new drill videos, charts & diagrams added weekly.
Read Inside Pitch Magazine, which is sent to ABCA members every other month, and a full archive of past issues is available online!
Attend ABCA events such as the annual ABCA Convention and ABCA Barnstormers Regional Coaching Clinics. 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 coaching style and your program to enhance your experience.

Protect yourself during your coaching duties with a $1 million liability insurance policy.
Receive weekly association updates and relevant coaching information in the ABCA Press Box e-newsletter.
Post and search coaching jobs 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!

CONNECT with coaches at all levels of the sport both in-person and online.

Network with more than 7,000 coaches 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 Official ABCA Members LinkedIn Group.
Engage in stimulating conversations, ignite new thoughts and renew your enthusiasm for coaching by taking part in Hot Stove Discussions, Rookie Coaches Mentorship and more!

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 400 past ABCA Convention clinic videos, webinars and other videos on-demand either online or in the My ABCA mobile app.
Use the ABCA Coaching Resource Library containing drill videos, coaching documents and charts online and in the My ABCA mobile app.
Free subscription to Inside Pitch Magazine and ABCA Press Box e-newsletter. Members can also read 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.
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.

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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 over 7,000 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 host hotel 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.

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2021 ABCA Annual Convention The 2021 ABCA Convention is slated for Jan. 7-10, 2021 in Washington, D.C. at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We are tracking the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and it's affect on the upcoming ABCA Convention scheduled for January 7-10, 2021 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. We are closely monitoring the recommended guidelines and safety measures for appropriate social distancing and capacity limits on large gatherings,... Details When: January 7–10, 2021 Where: National Harbor, MD

2021 ABCA Annual Convention

The 2021 ABCA Convention is slated for Jan. 7-10, 2021 in Washington, D.C. at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We are tracking the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and it's affect on the upcoming ABCA Convention scheduled for January 7-10, 2021 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. We are closely monitoring the recommended guidelines and safety measures for appropriate social distancing and capacity limits on large gatherings,... Details
When: January 7–10, 2021
Where: National Harbor, MD

Questions about ABCA membership? Email office@abca.org or call the ABCA national office at 336-821-3140.