Happy Holidays from CoachDeck!

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It's hard to believe that sign-ups for the 2012 season are already underway in much of the country. As you're planning for the new campaign, don't forget about those hard-working volunteer coaches who would love to have a CoachDeck to make their practices more beneficial and fun.

In this issue: New contributor, Ryan Sienko provides some excellent tips for you to pass along to your catchers. You'll want to read Brian Gotta's article about Kathy, the type of sports parent you don't hear about often enough. And, continuing in our series on the impact of injury on athletes, Dr. Alan Goldberg discusses the functions sports serve in our lives.

Take a look at these fantastic sponsors: For everything fundraising, The Ultimate Fundraiser has you covered. Check out Motion Pro! - with equipment you probably own, use the motion analysis software the pros use...at a fraction of the price! And, just in time for the holidays, you can custom-design your own caps with Prep Gear! Plus, if you need help getting the word out about league sign-ups, Pro Banners makes it easy, effective and economical. Finally, a photo of your baseball star makes Starview Bottles a unique keepsake they'll treasure!