Kurt Elbin - Associate Head Coach, Virginia Tech University

Virginia Tech associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Kurt Elbin has built one of the most explosive offenses in college baseball. Now in his seventh season with the Hokies, Elbin has helped shape a lineup that consistently ranks among the nation’s best in key offensive categories. Through 17 games this season, Tech’s hitters have posted a .314 batting average, 151 runs scored, 50 doubles, 21 home runs, and a .971 OPS—numbers that reflect Elbin’s expertise in hitting development and player recruitment. In this episode, Elbin breaks down his approach to coaching hitters, the keys to developing a dynamic offense, and his experience recruiting across Division I, II, and III. From his early coaching days at Shippensburg and Thiel College to his success at VCU and Virginia Tech, he shares invaluable insights on building a winning program, hitting and player development! A “unicorn” in every sense of the word, Rawlings’ new limited-edition Icon Electric Unicorn BBCOR bat’s performance is fully charged and will leave the competition mystified! Its seamless, two-piece carbon construction maximizes barrel size while maintaining optimal stiffness and increased trampoline. With a balanced swing weight and slight end load, the Unicorn is best for athletes seeking speed thru the zone. Electrify your swing with the all-new Rawlings Icon Electric Unicorn bat! 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://www.abca.org/podcastOnline: https://www.abca.orgABCA 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