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Real Talk: Inside WBU Baseball with Coach Abanathy – Recruiting, Relationships, and the Reality o...

In this Real Talk episode of The Williams Pulse, Head Baseball Coach Stephen Abanathy shares why relationships and responsibility sit at the center of how he coaches, recruits, and leads at Williams.​ From growing up a pastor’s kid in the Missouri bootheel and getting humbled at a Division I program, to finding home at Williams and later returning as head coach, Coach Abanathy reflects on what it takes to invest in that many student-athletes without losing the personal touch. He talks about walking with players through family loss, challenging them to get off their phones and have real conversations, and relying on a strong group of team captains to create a true “all-in” locker room.​ Along the way, he also opens up about his work as a Jonesboro police officer, how recruiting has shifted to Twitter and national showcases, and why he wants his players to leave Williams as dependable men, husbands, and leaders—not just better ballplayers.