RBI Austin Blog
Supporting Austin’s Inner-city Youth
Courage and Pride: You’re giving these gifts
A fresh haircut, a new suit jacket, hours of practicing his speech – none of these stopped the nerves from coming on Thursday morning. Watch Leighton & Booker’s video “He was terrified. We didn’t know for sure how many people he would be speaking in front of, but I just kept encouraging him, 'You can do it.' So, when I saw my 12-year-old son on that stage talking to a ballroom filled with...
Now at Bat Featured Speakers: Bill White and Kevin Millar
Bill White and Kevin Millar to join RBI Austin's Now at Bat as Featured Speakers We are thrilled to announce two legendary MLB players and ambassadors of the game as featured speakers at our upcoming 8th Annual Now at Bat benefit on Thursday, January 25th at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin. Bill White -- a true trailblazer on and off the diamond -- and Kevin Millar -- a baseball personality...
Who Coaches the Fatherless?
Who Coaches the Fatherless? When most youth sports coaches are dads coaching their own kids, who coaches the teams of kids who don't have a father in the home? With your help, RBI Austin is going to bat for these kids to provide year-round mentoring and coaching to kids who do not have a father in the home: View video. Nationally, 85% percent of youth sports coaches are dads coaching their own...
Combatting the Odds
“What’s one of the most encouraging things about seeing RBI Austin grow?” I'm asked this question often, and to give an answer, I want you to meet my friend Bryan and his mentee Landon, who just celebrated their two-year mentor/mentee anniversary on November 5th. As the child of an incarcerated father, Landon is six times more likely to be expelled or suspended from school than other children....
SPOTLIGHT: 12U Baseball Astros
RBI Austin Spotlight: 12U Baseball Astros This week, we're jumping into the 12U Baseball Astros' dugout! Meet Bruce, Travis, and Christina. Bruce Gusman Q: With this being your first season with RBI Austin, what do you hope to learn this season from your coach or teammates? Bruce: I hope to learn about the different positions and specifically I want to learn and get better in the outfield. Q:...
SPOTLIGHT: 16U RBI Softball Rangers
RBI Austin Spotlight: 16U Softball Rangers Our RBI Austin Spotlights are back! Every week during the summer season, we spotlight a player, coach, and parent in our summer league. Spotlight players exemplify sportsmanship, character, hustle, and coachability. Spotlight coaches are consistent, prepared, humble, and spirited. Spotlight parents are encouraging, supportive, present, and devoted. Our...
RBI Austin Uniform Shop — 6/9
RBI Austin Uniform Shop Still need to purchase pants, belts, and socks for your player? The RBI Austin Uniform Shop will be open THIS Saturday, June 9th. See details below: WHEN: Saturday, June 9th from 9am-12pm WHERE: The For the City Center (500 E. St. Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752) in the Ridgetop Room WHAT: RBI Austin Uniform Shop where you can purchase pants, belts, and socks for your...