RBI Austin Blog
Supporting Austin’s Inner-city Youth
New rule, new bats required
New rule, new bats New rule, new bats required Anyone else feel like a little kid at Christmastime when they get something brand new? The newest iPhone, a new pair of shoes, a new gadget? In light of the new USA Baseball bat regulations and as part of next week's Amplify Austin, we need your help to provide one NEW bat to each of our 81 RBI Austin teams. Not only will this provide a regulation...
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...
SPOTLIGHT: 10U Baseball Cubs
RBI Austin Spotlight: 10U Baseball Cubs You know what time it is! Meet this week’s spotlights: Blaise, Ricky, and Travis from the 10U Baseball Cubs! Travis and Blaise have been a part of the RBI Austin family for 3 years now and have experienced the “comradery” that the game of baseball provides. Coach Ricky mentions that the kids are what made him come back for his 2nd summer coaching. See more...
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...