Greetings from CoachDeck!

In this issue: New York Mets hitting coach Dave Hudgens contributes a great article defining two different styles of hitting. Terrific read for all coaches! "The Most Rewarding Career" is the topic of this month's article by Brian Gotta. And John Ellsworth's "Five Keys to Sustaining Motivation to the Finish" offers clear advice for athletes and their parents.

All-Star Tryouts: Getting geared up for all-stars? If you're having a tryout, here's an idea you might want to consider.

All-Star Coaches: If you want to ensure your league puts its best foot forward, give your all-star coaches a copy of Brian Gotta's newest book, Winning Secrets. Guaranteed to help them get the most from their teams.

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