Dominik Buder Wins 2024 EBCA Coach of the Year Award

THU 21 NOVEMBER 2024 - BY: STAFF - 164 VIEWS

Dominik Buder, a German baseball coach with over 20 years of coaching experience, has been named the 2024 European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) Coach of the Year. Buder, a full-time coach since 2019 with the German Baseball Academy, has become a cornerstone of German baseball, blending technical expertise with a passion for mentorship.

Buder cites Georg Bull, a German Baseball Hall of Fame player and co-founder of EBCA, as the greatest influence on his coaching style. His achievements include a historic three-peat as European Champion with the U12 German National Team (2022–2024) and two WBSC U12 World Cup qualifications. Buder’s club successes are equally impressive, with three German Club Championships and five runner-up finishes.

Reflecting on his proudest moments, Buder values the impact he’s had off the field: "Winning is a blessing... but the real reward is seeing former players thrive beyond baseball." His coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering character, evidenced by a touching encounter with a former player who credited Buder’s mentorship for turning his life around.

Buder’s commitment to the game and its players cements his legacy, and this award underscores his profound influence on European baseball.

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