The School of Baseball
Taos, NM
A 501(c)(3) non-profit for the kids!
Join Us!
We are currently looking for coaches, mentors, college preparatory liaisons and a dedicated fundraising team.
Baseball/Softball
(Individual Lessons, Mondays and Wednesdays)
Professional Coaching: Led by former NCAA All-Conference player and Occidental College, Swiss National Team coach, Abe Balsamo. Abe Balsamo has been coaching for over 30 years, at all levels.
Hitting/Catching: Coach Hargis James
Hitting/Infield/Pitching: Coach Brandon Montoya
Hitting/Outfield: Coach Teddy Lucero
Assistant Coaches: Orlando Archuleta, Alex Fokken
Player-Coaches: Josiah Trujillo and Julianna Flores
Baseball Clinics
(Friday Evenings)
Every Friday we host a 2 hour baseball skill building clinic. We integrate history and strategy in our section called “Baseball 101”. There are giveaways and FUNdamentals. Ages 6-18 welcome. Drop-in! Sign in is at 5:15 and the clinics are from 5:30-7:30 PM!
Coaches: Abe and Gina Balsamo, Hargis James, Jose and Alyssa Duran, Teddy Lucero, Carla and Angel Enriquez
Academic Support and College Advising
(Thursdays, by appointment)
Helping kids jump through all of the steps necessary to play at the next level. The journey from HS to College is full of landmines and nobody really knows how to navigate it the first time. Unfortunately, you probably will only get one shot! Let our team help guide your student athletes to the next level!
Reach out to abe@theschoolofbasell.org to schedule.
Group Lessons
Do you and some friends want to get better? Reach out for our best coaching deals! Discounts for 4+ players on all of our hourly rates.
Reach out to abe@theschoolofbaseball.org to schedule.
Team Lessons
Coaches, bring your team for the highest level of coaching in Northern New Mexico! We are happy to work with Little League, Middle School, High School and College aged student-athletes.
Bring the team! (Indoor batting cages are now available to rent at The School of Baseball!)
Reach out @ abe@theschoolofbaseball.org to schedule.
Individual Lessons
We offer individual lessons for Baseball 101 (learn the game), Offense, Defense, Pitching, Catching and more!
Reach out to abe@theschoolofbaseball.org to schedule.
We are currently scheduled tight so our automated booking system has been pulled offline for adjustments and ease of scheduling. Look out for this update soon. In the meantime, reach out directly by DM on Instagram @TheSchoolofBaseball or via email to abe@theschoolofbaseball.org.
“We are striving to make a difference in each student-athlete’s life and athletic journey.”
Abe Balsamo
Executive Director
The School of Baseball
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A New Mexico Non-Profit and Federally Designated 501(c)(3)
As a New Mexico Non-Profit, we strive to make baseball and academics affordable for locals. We are currently self-funded, but are looking for partners, grant writers and sponsors. Please reach out if you are interested.
Tax-Deductible charitable donations can be made easily here: VENMO @schoolofbaseball or @taosbusiness and via check or money order to:
The School of Baseball c/o Abe and Gina Balsamo
PO Box 302
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
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