Baseball Volume 2 Issue 2

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Issue 2 Volume 2

February 2009

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Eight Basics You Can Teach Your Catchers

Motivating Kids Through 3 Simple Approaches

The 7 C's of Coaching

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These days, what is the best investment a league can make that will pay dividends in the future? After providing the necessary equipment and attention to safety, the next most important aspect of any youth sports organization is the quality of its volunteer coaching. Coaches who have a plan run better practices, and kids who attend fun and meaningful practices are more likely to enjoy the experience. That's why many leagues using CoachDeck are finding that more kids are coming back to register year-over-year. They feel that CoachDeck is not a luxury, but rather, an investment that pays dividends. If you'd like information on our product and our League Discount pricing, let us know at customerservice@coachdeck.com.

Inside this issue you'll find some great articles, as well as information on several outstanding up-and-coming companies that can help your baseball-playing kids be the best they can be. It's almost that time of year when we'll hear the echoes of "Play Ball!" on fields across the country. We're proud to be a part of it and know you are as well.

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Eight Basics You Can Teach Your Catchers Ed Herrmann

by Ed Herrmann, former MLB all-star catcher

Catching is inarguably the toughest position on the field. And because most youth league coaches did not play the position at a high level, young catchers are often left to "figure it out for themselves." There are eight basics, that anyone can teach, which will improve your catchers' games dramatically. Read Article

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Handling Kids Through Three Simple Approaches

By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck

There are three "me's" inside every kid you'll coach: "Praise Me," "Push Me," and "Play Me." Finding the right balance and learning which of these best describes each player is one of the keys to succesful motivation. Read Article

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The Seven C's of Coaching Credibility Greg Dale

By Gregory A. Dale, Ph.D. Duke University

Have you ever wondered why some coaches achieve so much success with their athletes and teams - winning and gaining everyone's respect along the way - while others continually fall short or struggle to get their teams or athletes to perform at a consistently high level? Read Article