COACHES RESOURCES
COACHES MANUAL
NATIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE
Selection Committee Policy
ARC Ratings (April 16)
Bo-Chip Power Index
NAIA NATIONAL OFFICE CONTACTS
Championship Sport Manager: Alex Schultz
Manager of Athletic Communications: Jeff Melton
NAIA-BCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (1-Year Terms)
President: Brian Michalak, University of St. Francis (Ill.)
1st Vice President: Jonathan Burton, Reinhardt University (Ga.)
2nd Vice President: Corby McGlauflin, Briar Cliff University (Iowa)
Secretary: Luther Bramblett, Midway University (Ky.)
Past President: Duane Monlux, Bellevue University (Neb.)
NAC Liaison: Brett Simpson, Loyola University New Orleans
CHARACTER-DRIVEN COACHING COURSE
Click here for free online training course designed to help coaches examine their coaching philosophy and create their own plan for using teachable moments to build character.
AMERICAN BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
ABCA Convention: January 2-5, 2025 - Washington, D.C.
2023-24 ABCA/NAIA Budget and Salary Survey
2024 NAIA-BCA Business Meeting Minutes
OPEN DATES
Open Dates is a free online posting service for NAIA members to advertise or search for open competition dates to compete in the regular season.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER INFO
Qualifier Info is released 6 weeks prior to Selection
Potential Qualifier Packet
Opening Round Manual
Opening Round Resource Page
Lewiston, ID Host Site Information
HOST AN OPENING ROUND
Opening Round Bid Information - Bid Form Due April 15, 2024
In addition to the Facility Certification process, institutions must submit an Opening Round Bid each year.
HELPFUL TOOLS
2023-24 NAIA Rule Modifications (Exceptions to NCAA Rules)
NAIA Baseball Misconduct Penalties
Baseball Playing Rules
2023-2024 NCAA Baseball Rule Changes
Use of One-Way Electronic Communication Devices
Prohibited Baseball Bats - Barrel Color Non-Compliance
Bat Testing Protocol
NCAA Approved Bat List
Scoreboard
NAIA Championships 5-Year Calendar
Coaches Manual Archives
IMPORTANT AWARDS DEADLINES
CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER
Individual Student Award - April 15, 2024
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete - April 15, 2024
NAIA Scholar Team Award - June 30, 2024
OTHER AWARDS
All-American Teams - May 12, 2024
Gold Glove Teams - May 12, 2024
Ish Smith Nomination Form - Sep 1, 2024
Previous Ish Smith Award Winners
FORMS PAGE
Includes a full list of all NAIA National Awards
Order All-American Certificates/Extra Plaques/Awards
OFFICIAL BASEBALL OF THE NAIA
