ABCA Podcast

The ABCA Podcast runs the gamut of baseball coaching topics, from pitching, to hitting, to the mental game, practice planning, recruiting and more. It's hosted by Ryan Brownlee, longtime coach and current Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). The ABCA is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches, with more than 15,000 members representing all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries. Since 1945, Association membership has broadened to include: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, Junior College, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel Baseball. Each January, the ABCA hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Over 8,000 coaches participate in the convention, which is held at various locations around the country. The ABCA's official website is http://www.ABCA.org.

ABCA Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by American Baseball Coaches Association, with 300 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

American Baseball Coaches Association hosts ABCA Podcast, a sports show with 300 episodes published.

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  Episode #512

  Justin Barber - ABCA/Soldier Sports NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year

  Aug 17, 20261 hour

  ABCA/Soldier Sports NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year, Justin Barber, is someone who has built his coaching career around developing pitchers and building championship-caliber pitching staffs. Barber finished his ninth season on staff at Taylor University, where he serves as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. And over that span, his pitching staffs have consistently ranked among the best in the NAIA. This past season Barber led Taylor University to a 56-7 record, finishing ranked 2nd in the country and played in the NAIA World Series Championship game. The Trojans pitching staff had a 4.73 era and held opponents to a .253 batting average. In 2025, Taylor put together the best regular season in program history at a 41-8 record and finished with a program-record 47 wins, climbed to No. 9 nationally, and captured its third straight Crossroads League regular-season championship and second consecutive tournament title. Barber’s pitching staff was a huge part of that success, ranking second nationally in WHIP, third in opponents’ batting average, and fourth in both ERA and strikeouts per nine innings. The staff also produced the Crossroads League Pitcher of the Year, three first-team all-league selections, an NAIA All-American, and an MLB draft pick. Barber’s track record goes well beyond his time at Taylor. Before arriving in Upland, he spent eight years with the Indiana Chargers, helping more than 90 players reach the collegiate level and working with four pitchers who eventually reached professional baseball, including three MLB draft picks. Barber started his coaching career as a high school varsity head coach and also worked as a pitching and hitting instructor at Great Lakes Baseball Academy. In this episode, we’re going to talk pitching development, recruiting, player development, and what it takes to consistently build a pitching staff that can compete at the highest levels of college baseball. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

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  Episode #511

  John Silk - ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Assistant Coach of the Year

  Aug 10, 20261h 11m

  This week on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Assistant Coach of the Year Montgomery (MD) College, John Silk. Silk finished his 21st season with the Raptors this Spring leading them to 36 wins, 91 home runs and 505 runs scored. Silk and head coach, Dan Rascher, both came to Montgomery in 2006 and in that time the MC Raptors have had 45 All Americans, 9 Rawlings “Gold Glove” Winners, 9 NJCAA Div. III World Series Appearances and 1 NJCAA Div. II World Series Appearance. Prior to coming to Montgomery, Silk was a head high school coach in the DC Metro area and coached in the college summer leagues. In this episode we cover all aspects of coaching hitters and outfielders. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

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  Episode #510

  Ryne Romick - ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year, Denison University

  Aug 3, 20261h 5m

  Next up on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year Denison University’s, Ryne Romick. Romick finished his 11th season on the Denison University coaching staff in 2026 and his sixth as Associate Head Coach. Romick led Denison to a 51-3 record, their first National Championship and a 3.14 team ERA coaching the pitchers. In 2025, Denison put together a remarkable 41-7 season, won its fifth straight NCAC regular-season championship and sixth straight conference tournament title, and made program history by advancing to the NCAA Division III World Series for the first time. Along the way, Romick helped develop a pitching staff that produced multiple All-Americans and conference award winners. That success didn't happen overnight. Romick has built an impressive coaching résumé that includes stops at Denison, the University of Dayton, and Ohio University. At Dayton, he helped the Flyers produce their best ERA, walks, and batting-average-against numbers since 2011, while his first stint at Denison included back-to-back NCAC West Division titles. Before becoming a coach, Romick was a standout pitcher at the University of Akron, where he earned Pitcher of the Year honors as a senior after posting a 3.45 ERA and a .208 opponent batting average. Romick later earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Akron and a master's in education from Ohio Valley. And now, after years of coaching, developing arms, and competing at a high level, Romick brings a unique perspective on pitching development, player development, leadership, and what it takes to build a consistently successful college baseball program. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

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  Episode #509

  Tyler Goodro - Owner & Founder, Goodro Catching

  Jul 27, 20261h 17m

  Today’s guest is someone who has spent more than 15 years immersed in the game of baseball—not just playing it, but teaching it, coaching it, studying it, and helping shape the next generation of players. Tyler Goodro has worked with thousands of youth, high school, and collegiate athletes as a player development instructor, coach, catching specialist, and scout. His baseball journey has taken him from Creighton Prep, where he was a two-time First Team All-Nebraska selection and helped lead his team to a state championship at historic Rosenblatt Stadium, to college baseball at Arkansas, Butler Community College, and the University of Cincinnati. As a catcher, Goodro helped Butler reach the NJCAA World Series and earned All-Tournament Honorable Mention honors after hitting an incredible .461. Goodro later signed as a non-drafted free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers and went on to spend five seasons playing professional baseball, gaining firsthand experience alongside and behind the plate with players and coaches who reached the highest levels of the game. But Goodro's impact on baseball goes well beyond his playing career. He's served as an Area Associate Scout for both the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, evaluating talent across Nebraska and Iowa. He's coached at the high school, college, and professional levels, including stops with Creighton Prep, Elkhorn South, the Lincoln Saltdogs, and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Goodro's also the founder of Goodro Catching, a certified Rapsodo and OnBaseU instructor, and a student of modern player development technologies including TrackMan, K-Vest, FlightScope, and Edgertronic. Goodro has presented at ABCA Barnstormers Clinics, participated in ABCA Catching Hot Stove panels, and has been featured by The Athletic for his expertise in the art of catching. So today, we're going to dive into the world of catching, player development, scouting, recruiting, and what it really takes to develop players from the youth level all the way to professional baseball. And also his current work with the 6Tool app. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

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  Episode #508

  Krista Ross - Senior Manager, NMDP & Joe Pennucci - Head Coach, ETSU

  Jul 20, 202636 min

  Next up on the ABCA Podcast are Krista Ross and Joe Pennucci. Ross is Senior Manager of Athletic Programs & Partnerships at NMDP (formerly Be The Match) who provides leadership and strategic direction for the nationally recognized NMDP Get in the Game® program. Ross was Co-founder of the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation and spent 12 years as ATBMF's Executive Director. Ross has spent 16 years leveraging the power of sports to drive life-saving impact and leads the only athletics-based blood stem cell donor recruitment program of its kind in the United States. Ross has helped grow Get in the Game into one of NMDP's most impactful donor recruitment initiatives. Through partnerships with coaches, student-athletes, and athletic departments nationwide, the program has connected hundreds of thousands of young adults and has resulted in more than 2,100 donations, helping save lives for patients battling blood cancers and blood disorders. Pennucci has been the head coach at East Tennessee State University since 2017 after a successful stint as recruiting coordinator at Stony Brook. Pennucci joins us to give his insights on the donation and treatment process with his Father. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

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