National High School Invitational (NHSI) - Part I
From ABCA Podcast by American Baseball Coaches Association
April 6, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 493
About this episode
The episode features conversations with coaches from the National High School Invitational, discussing preparation and culture in high school baseball.
We made our annual trip to Cary for the USA Baseball National High School Invitational (NHSI) to sit down with some of our ABCA member coaches competing on one of the biggest stages in high school baseball. In this episode, we’re joined by: Andy Rojo – St. John Bosco (CA) Dennis Barth – Gloucester Catholic (NJ) Greg Elie – Baylor School (TN) Matt Denny – Casteel (AZ) These conversations highlight what it takes to prepare for elite national competition, how each program builds its culture, and what it means to represent their school on a stage like NHSI. Always one of the best events of the year, NHSI continues to bring together top programs, players, and coaches from across the country, and this episode gives you a front-row seat to it all! Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional…
People in this episode
Guests: Andy Rojo, Dennis Barth, Greg Elie, Matt Denny
Topics covered
- high school baseball
- coaching
- national competition
- team culture
- baseball history
Keywords
- NHSI
- high school baseball
- coaching
- competition
- baseball culture
Sponsors
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Baseball Coaches Association, USA Baseball, Rawlings
Places: Cary, California, New Jersey, Tennessee, Arizona
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