We think you'll find our July issue of On Deck, the best yet. Want to know how to get kids to perform well under pressure? Tips from a coach who knows a thing or two about winning are below. Have you ever seen coaches who only feel the rules are a guideline? We've included an article on the importance of adhering to baseball rules and etiquette, even in Tee-Ball. And finally, you'll love our article on balancing sports and family life, written by Mimi Doe.

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By Coach Jack Stallings

The ability to play well under pressure is one of the most desired qualities for any athlete in any sport, and a player who can perform extremely well in practice but cannot duplicate that performance in a game will not be successful and will, in fact, be a very frustrated athlete. Read Article

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By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck

If you're coaching beginning baseball in non-competitive levels, the rules that apply are less complex, but not less important than in competitive divisions. And in watching beginning-level managers and coaches in action, there are two glaring weaknesses I see. Read Article

 

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By Mimi Doe, Award-Winning Author

The common refrain these days seems to be, "Whew....life is crazy. We are so busy." It's almost a badge of achievement for some parents to breathlessly describe their on the run lives--as if they're giving their child a leg up by being on two travel sports teams, the school's team and a little strength training on the side. Read Article