Strengthening mental resilience, digital coaching & inclusion in sport
An Erasmus+ project promoting personal growth, digital innovation, and social inclusion through baseball and softball across Europe.
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BEST (Beyond the Sport) equips young athletes, coaches, and parents with tools for resilience, focus, and inclusion. It combines workshops, digital coaching, and international tournaments to create a more connected and inclusive baseball community in Europe.
Workshops to build confidence, stress management and focus among players and coaches.
Introducing video analysis and performance-tracking tools to modernize coaching methods.
Training sessions encouraging participation of underprivileged youth and more female athletes.
Three interactive sessions focused on stress management, concentration and confidence.
Hands-on sessions introducing innovative training apps and video tools.
Workshops for coaches on diversity, equal access, and support for all youth.
Three international tournaments forming the basis for a European winter baseball league.
Winter Baseball Interleague (WBI) was established within the Erasmus+ Sport project BEST – Beyond the Sport to strengthen international cooperation, support the development of youth baseball, and provide structured competitive opportunities during the winter season.
WBI connects clubs from different European countries, offering young players meaningful international experience outside the regular season, while promoting fair play, inclusion, and long-term athlete development.
Official competition format, scoring system, and rules of play are defined in the WBI regulation document.
Download WBI Regulations (PDF)Complete statistics for all players throughout the WBI tournament are available at the link below.
View player statisticsKarlovac welcomed the third WBI tournament, creating a space for young athletes to develop their skills
while having fun. View Photos
Watch the tournament's LIVE VOD replay here
The second WBI tournament took place in Zagreb, where young athletes came together to play, learn, and have
fun. View Photos
Watch the tournament's LIVE VOD replay here
The inaugural WBI tournament took place in Ljubljana, bringing young athletes together for exciting games
and skill-building workshops. See all the action: View Photos
Watch the mental workshop LIVE VOD here
Grant agreement #101243385 signed under Erasmus+ ERASMUS-SPORT-2025. The project officially begins!
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