Youth Baseball

Italian American Baseball Foundation and World Baseball Network Team Up on Sponsorship Agreement

The Italian American Baseball Foundation announced a sponsorship agreement with World Baseball Network to expand global baseball coverage, highlight Italian American contributions, and support youth development. The partnership will fund scholarships, clinics, cultural events, joint media initiatives, and opportunities for athletes worldwide.

IABF Sponsors Columbus Day Tournament in Throgs Neck, NY

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation congratulated the winners of the Columbus Day Tournament in Throgs Neck, which it sponsored. The organization emphasized its commitment to youth baseball and pledged continued significant investment in development programs in both the United States and Italy.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Launches Baseball Academy Partnership with Francisco Cervelli

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Francisco Cervelli Baseball Academy have joined forces to enhance Simone Piani Stadium in Castiglione della Pescaia and expand youth baseball development in Italy. The facility will host camps, tournaments and cultural programs, with an opening set for September 21.

Marco Mazzieri Selected as IABF Ambassador Award Honoree

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation named Marco Mazzieri an Ambassador Award honoree for the 2024 IABF Gala. The former Team Italy manager led Italy to European titles and remains committed to youth baseball and player development while running for federation president.

IABF Sponsors NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Youth Tournament

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored the first New York State Baseball Hall of Fame youth tournament in upstate New York. The Hall of Fame will recognize IABF at its 2024 induction ceremony, supporting the foundation’s mission to grow baseball domestically and in Italy.

IABF Makes Global Impact with Italian Baseball Development Programs, Returns from Transformational Trip to Castiglione della Pescaia and Parma

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PARMA, ITALY— A contingent of leaders from the Italian American Baseball Foundation traveled to Italy for several youth baseball clinics and transformational meetings, further extending the organization’s impact, growth, and potential abroad. As a board trustee of IABF, I chronicled the journey with video and images on social media.

IABF Sponsors U15 Baseball Exhibition Between U.S., Italian and Czech Players

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IABF sponsored a baseball exhibition tournament in Grosseto, Italy, for U15 players from the Francisco Cervelli Academy Team, the Peninsula Mets, and the Czech National Team. The event reflected cooperation between coaches Marco Mazzeri and Doug Williams and honored their shared mentor, Lambert Ford.

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!

IABF, Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek Law Announce International Youth Development and Baseball Partnership

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) and Elefterakis, Elefterakis, and Panek (EEP) have agreed to a partnership to support their collective efforts in youth baseball development. IABF has become one of the world’s premier heritage-based non-profit baseball organizations and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation.

Mission Classic Film Premiers at Milan Sports, TV Film Festival

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The Italian version of Mission Classic premiered at Milan’s 40th annual FICTS Fest, where audiences joined a Q&A with Team Italy coach Michele Gerali. Produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation and FIBS, the project followed a year of filming and editing across four countries and 10 cities to create a feature film and docuseries.

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