Wayne Welton - 2024 ABCA Hall of Fame, Chelsea High School

ABCA Podcast

Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is 2024 ABCA Hall of Fame class inductee Chelsea High School head coach and athletic director, Wayne Welton. Welton spent more than 30 years coaching the Bulldogs and became the Ann Arbor-area’s winningest coach with 767 wins, including a Class B state title in 1991. Welton also earned 13 Southeastern Conference titles and eight regional championships. The Chelsea native also served as the school’s athletic director for more than two decades and spent 10 years as the director of baseball at the University of Michigan. He worked for Rich Maloney and Erik Bakich during his tenure with the Wolverines. Helping them to a runner-up finish at the 2019 College World Series. Welton is still active with the MHSAA helping mentor first time athletic directors and was inducted into their hall of fame in 2003. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Support for this episode is brought to you by The Headset App. Are you looking for a simple solution for coach to catcher communication for this season that doesn’t require bulky hardware in the dugout? Traditional communication gear can be a headache to set up and carry from game to game. But what if there was a game-changing solution? Introducing The Headset App – your new MVP in communication for coaches and catchers. Enjoy crystal-clear, ultra-HD audio without the major league price tag. It’s compatible with any Bluetooth headset or earbuds. Say goodbye to tangled wires and extra hardware. Ready to step up to the plate? Download The Headset App for free today. Getting started is as easy as a home run trot: create your account, invite your team, and start calling pitches. The Headset App is ready for download in the App Store and on Google Play. Swing for the fences and download today to get a 5-day free trial. And for a limited time, use ABCA24, when you buy your pass for next season and save 10%. Find out more at theheadsetapp.com