Natural State Collegiate League

09/07/2026

Attention all baseball coaches!

09/06/2026

Congratulations, Coach Alan Hall!

The Natural State Collegiate League would like to congratulate Coach Alan Hall on being named the Head Coach of WOW Factor Southwest 17U!

Coach Hall has had such a tremendous part of the NSCL's success and has made an impact that goes well beyond wins and losses. As Head Coach of the Blues, he led the organization to the 2025 NSCL Championship and followed that by taking the Blues back to the Championship Series in 2026.

But Coach Hall's contribution to our league has been about much more than championships. Over the years, he has helped recruit dozens of players to the NSCL, consistently promoting our league and helping us provide opportunities for college baseball players throughout Arkansas and beyond. He has invested his time, energy, and relationships into helping the NSCL grow.

Coach Hall is truly an NSCL favorite, and his presence in our league will be missed. Great leagues are built by people who care about the players and the game, and Alan Hall has certainly been one of those people for us.

We are excited to see what is next for Coach Hall and wish him nothing but success this spring at Henderson State University and in his new role leading WOW Factor Southwest 17U.

Congratulations, Coach Hall! Thank you for everything you have done to make the Natural State Collegiate League a better place to play!

08/28/2026

The Natural State Collegiate League is excited to congratulate Gamblers Head Coach Peyton Gorman on beginning the next chapter of his coaching and teaching career at Morrilton Junior High and High School!

Coach Gorman will serve as a P.E. teacher, assistant football coach, and baseball coach as he continues to pursue his passion for teaching, coaching, and impacting young athletes.

Peyton has been an important part of the NSCL over the past several summers, leading the Gamblers and consistently fielding competitive teams. His competitiveness and commitment to his players helped make the Gamblers successful and made the Natural State Collegiate League a better place to play.

One of the things we enjoy most is getting the opportunity to celebrate our former players and coaches as they continue chasing their dreams and advancing in their careers. We are certain Coach Gorman will bring that same competitive edge, work ethic, and passion to the students and athletes at Morrilton.

Good luck, Coach Gorman! Thank you for everything you did for the Gamblers and for helping make the NSCL what it is today. We are excited to see what comes next!

You will always be a part of the NSCL Family.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to former NSCL Arlingtons Head Coach Kollin Kendrick on his promotion to Assistant Pitching Coach at the University of Central Arkansas!

Kollin was an instrumental part of building the NSCL, serving as the Head Coach of the Arlingtons in 2025.

One of the things we enjoy most is watching former NSCL players and coaches continue to grow and advance in the game. Kollin has continued to put in the work, develop as a coach, and earn opportunities, and we are excited to see him take this next step with the Bears.

Congratulations, Coach Kendrick! The NSCL is proud to have been a small part of your journey, and we wish you continued success at UCA!

You will always be a part of the NSCL Family.

08/20/2026

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With a growing college baseball presence in the state, Hot Springs is the home to the league where many of the top collegiate ballplayers come to hone their skills over the summer.

08/18/2026

A huge thank you to Camping World, the Grand Slam Sponsor of the Natural State Collegiate League, for their incredible support of the NSCL and the Central Arkansas community!

This partnership begins with TJ Smith, Division President of Camping World, who has been with the company for 18 years. TJ is a tremendous supporter of baseball and what we are working to build through the NSCL. We are extremely grateful to TJ for believing in our league, our players, and our mission.

Camping World's mission is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and they certainly helped make the NSCL more fun this summer!

We were especially proud to recognize that partnership at the 2026 NSCL All-Star Game at Gary Hogan Field on the campus of UALR, where Justin Treece represented Camping World by throwing out the honorary first pitch.

Justin serves as Camping World's National Used Inventory Director and has been with the company for 13 years—but baseball has also been a big part of his life. Justin played collegiately at Crowder College and the University of Central Arkansas after an outstanding high school career that included helping Abundant Life win a state championship in 2006 and Sylvan Hills win a state championship in 2008.

It was fitting to have someone with Justin's baseball background take the mound before an All-Star Game featuring some of the outstanding collegiate players from across our region.

The NSCL would not continue to grow without businesses and community leaders who are willing to invest in what we are doing. Their support helps us provide collegiate players with an opportunity to compete, develop, build relationships, and continue playing the game they love throughout the summer.

TJ, Justin, and the entire Camping World family, we say– “Thank you”-- for your sponsorship, your partnership, and your investment in the Natural State Collegiate League, and we are proud to have Camping World as our Grand Slam Sponsor.

08/16/2026

A special thank you to The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa for their continued sponsorship, partnership, and friendship with the Natural State Collegiate League!

This summer, we were proud to recognize Alan Sims, General Manager of The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, as he joined us at Majestic Park to throw out an honorary first pitch.

Alan and the Arlington have been tremendous supporters of the Hot Springs community and local athletics. As the leader of one of Arkansas's most iconic and historic hotels, Alan and his staff help welcome visitors from across the country—and around the world—to Hot Springs and the Spa City.

Joining Alan Sims from the Arlington team were Autumn Fikes, Director of Sales & Marketing; Patricia Walcott, Executive Housekeeper; Mindy Hawkins, Senior Sales Manager; and Sunni Bates, Associate Sales Manager.

Partnerships like this mean a great deal to the NSCL. The Arlington's support helps us continue providing opportunities for collegiate baseball players to compete, develop, and spend their summers playing the game they love right here in Hot Springs.

More than anything, we appreciate organizations that believe in what we are building and the young men who are a part of it.

Thank you to Alan Sims, the entire Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa team, and one of Hot Springs' most recognizable landmarks for investing in the Natural State Collegiate League. We are proud to call you a partner and a friend of the NSCL!

***Of course, General Manager Alan Sims was representing his favorite team, The Arlingtons, and stuck around to cheer the Arlingtons on to a victory!

***A huge THANK YOU to the photographer capturing this moment, Jackie Chambers with Jax Actions Pic! https://www.instagram.com/jax_actions_pic/

08/13/2026

All Summer 2026 Players and Coaches, please check your Band App for an anonymous survey about your experience this summer in the NSCL. We use the data and information to make improvements each year. We made dozens of improvements in 2026 from suggestions given to us in 2025. The survey should take less than 5 minutes, but it will help make summer 2027 even better.

Thanks again for being a part of the NSCL Family. I hope to see many of you next summer!

08/05/2026

NSCL League Leaders After the Championship Series!

As we wrap up another summer, we're excited to recognize the outstanding performances from our players throughout the 2026 season. Congratulations to all of this year's league leaders!

While the season may be over, we'll continue celebrating our players and coaches by sharing highlights throughout the fall and spring.

Thank you to every player, coach, umpire, family member, sponsor, volunteer, and fan who made this season such a success. Your support helped create an unforgettable summer of baseball.

As we look ahead to 2027, our goal remains the same: to be bigger, better, more competitive, more entertaining, and to provide every player, coach, and fan with a first-class experience.

Thank you for making the Natural State Collegiate League a special place. We can't wait to see you back at the ballpark next summer! God Bless.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to the Bathers: The 2026 NSCL Champions