Coaching

Dom Scala Baseball Camp Continues to Make Difference with Support from the Italian American Baseball Foundation

For decades, Dom Scala Baseball Camp has given young athletes across the tri-state area quality instruction, sportsmanship and a lasting love of baseball. Sponsored by the Italian American Baseball Foundation, the camp develops skills, confidence, teamwork and respect while creating lasting friendships and memories.

IABF Officials Travel to Florida to Support Italy National Program Ahead of World Baseball Classic

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IABF President Carmine Gangone and Vice President Chris R. Vaccaro visited Team Italy during Early Camp in Port Charlotte, where the squad trained at the Tampa Bay Rays’ complex and played four exhibition games. The visit reinforced IABF’s mission to support Italy’s players and coaches while strengthening the program’s preparation and visibility.

Italian American Managers Continue to Shape MLB’s Modern Leadership Era

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Major League Baseball’s evolving leadership landscape is highlighted by the hires of Blake Butera and Tony Vitello. The Italian Americans reached management through different paths—player development and college coaching—signaling MLB’s growing emphasis on leadership, culture, relationships, and innovation beyond professional playing experience.

Dom Scala Hosts Three Weeks of IABF Sponsored Youth Baseball Camps

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We’ve said it before, and will say it again… Dom Scala does a tremendous job on youth Baseball development. He’s passionate, proud, and has a resume to go along with his kind, compassionate, and innovative baseball instruction. We are proud that he’s on our IABF Board, and we are equally as excited to sponsor his baseball camps.

Dom Scala Voted to IABF Executive Board

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Dom Scala, a former Yankees player and coach, New York State Baseball Hall of Famer, and longtime Adelphi University coach, has joined the IABF Executive Board as a voting member. The longtime advisory board member is expected to contribute to IABF’s future growth.

Cincinnati Reds Hire Italian American Terry Francona as Manager

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The Cincinnati Reds hired Italian American and former Italian American Baseball Foundation honoree Terry Francona as manager. Francona, 65, returns after leaving the Guardians following the 2023 season, bringing a 1,950-1,672 record across 23 seasons and World Series titles with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Supports Marco Mazzieri for FIBS President

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation endorsed Marco Mazzieri for president of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, citing his playing and coaching experience, leadership, commitment to developing talent, expanding the sport, and strengthening its community in Italy.

Don Landolphi Named 2024 IABF Ambassador Award Honoree

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Don Landolphi will receive the Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award for his contributions to baseball in Italy. A longtime coach and author, he helped Team Italy win its first European Baseball Championship in 1975 and also supported baseball for the visually impaired.

Paul Mainieri Named 2024 IABF Collegiate Award Honoree

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College baseball coaching legend Paul Mainieri is this year’s IABF Collegiate Award honoree. With 1,500-plus wins, Mainieri is one of the winningest coaches in college baseball history. He has held head coaching positions at St. Thomas, Air Force, Notre Dame, and, most notably, LSU, where he led the Tigers to a College World Series.

IABF Sponsors Dom Scala Baseball Camp

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How lucky are these kids?! A huge thank you to IABF Advisory Board member Dom Scala for hosting another incredible week of the Scala Baseball Camp, sponsored by the IABF. Thanks to Mike Pagliarulo, an IABF Advisory Board member, for working the camp!

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