Mission Statement
Coaches Fore Coaches is dedicated to supporting small-college baseball programs by providing crucial funding for graduate assistant and assistant coaches. Additionally, the organization offers financial assistance to small-college baseball coaches facing urgent or emergency financial needs.
Funds are raised through an annual golf outing and baseball session, along with other opportunities that celebrate and promote the game of collegiate baseball.
2024 Golf Outing Champions
Todd Gropper, Mike Hickle, Todd Arledge, & Andy Becker
Don’t miss out—
The 2025 Golf Outing
is just around the corner!
This year's annual event will be held on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Westchester Golf Club in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
Registration for the 2025 Golf Outing is not yet open. The registration period for the annual event will be open in May.
In the meantime - we invite you to join our mailing list to stay up to date with details as we continue to approach our annual event.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Successful" is the word that best describes the esteemed coaches who comprise the CfC Board of Directors. Collectively, they bring an impressive track record of over 40 small college World Series appearances, more than 100 conference titles, and the guidance of 200 All-Americans.
These dedicated individuals contribute their time and expertise to enhance small college baseball by raising funds to support assistant coaches early in their careers.
Use the carousel to read more about each of the Board Members.
TESTIMONIALS
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
HOME RUN
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Lead Sponsor
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Participation in all events for 4 individuals.​
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Naming rights​ and sponsorship table during all events
$5,000
DOUBLE
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Participation in all events for 1 person.​
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Program recognition
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Table sponsorship during evening events.
$1,000
TRIPLE
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Participation in all events for 2 individuals
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Naming rights​ and sponsorship table during all events
$2,500
SINGLE
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​Hole sponsorship​
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Program recognition
$500
Fostering the Future of Collegiate Baseball: A Mission of Giving Back
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REQUEST FOR GRANTS
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Funds generated from Coaches Fore Coaches fundraising activities are available to all Ohio NCAA Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, and junior college baseball programs.
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To receive funds, applicants must submit an official request to Coaches Fore Coaches and complete and submit the request form found on CoachesforeCoaches.com.
The full committee will review applications and decide on the requests to be honored. The Coaches Fore Coaches committee will determine the dollar allocation of each grant based on an amount requested and the urgency of the situation.
Requests can be made twice each year - in February & November.
Requests are currently available only to Ohio Small Baseball Programs.
At Coaches Fore Coaches, we believe in giving back to the individuals who dedicate their time and passion to the game of collegiate baseball. Our grant program is designed to assist small-college baseball coaches facing hardships, providing financial relief when it’s needed most.
Whether it’s overcoming unforeseen challenges or navigating personal emergencies, these grants aim to support the coaches who tirelessly uplift their teams and communities.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, we encourage you to apply and share your story.
Together, we can make a difference.
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Eligibility for honored requests will include:
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A dedicated employee with financial difficulties who has demonstrated love of the game and its players.
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A potential new hire who is believed to have demonstrated love of the game and its players.
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An injury, illness, or other difficulty of a staff member (or his/her) immediate family who has a significant financial need.
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Recipients of Coaches Fore Coaches grants understand that each award is a one-time payment.
Applicants, however, may apply on a year-to-year basis. Coaches Fore Coaches will evaluate and award grants each year based on the requests received.
Note: Grants will be approved when and if funds are available.