Greetings from CoachDeck! In this issue: Longtime contributor Dan Gazaway of the Pitching Academy explains that pitching velocity can be more than just what's on the radar gun. Brian Gotta offers a guideline sheet that leagues may wish to use or adapt so volunteers are all on the same page this season. And new contributor Jim Ellsworth provides us with tips to ensure athletes can always maintain focus.
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