Before we know it, the first games of spring will be upon us. Are you ready? You can make sure your coaches are ready by providing them with their very own CoachDeck! With 52 good, fundamental drills that can all be made into exciting games, it's no wonder leagues everywhere are using them!

In this issue:
In a beautifully-written article, Tony Earp finds the deepest, most profound things we take away from playing sports. Brian Gotta discusses the fine line coaches must walk between doing what's best for each player and what's best for the team. And, Jeffrey Rhoads is back with great advice for parents who want to be sure their child is playing in the proper environment.

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