By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck and Supportive Parent We frequently receive letters from parents and coaches asking for advice. Below are representations of two such letters, written about the same child: One from the child’s parent and one from...
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Sports Books for Kids
Looking for a great holiday present with the added benefit of getting your kids off their screens? These four youth sports novels by CoachDeck President, Brian Gotta will do the trick! Kids love the exciting storylines and positive messages. You'll...
Are Sports Ruining Our High Schools?
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck Years ago, Author Amanda Ripley wrote an article, “The Case Against High School Sports,” which outlines the costs, financial and otherwise, incurred as a result of high school sports programs. It's worth revisiting. She brings...
The Pros and Cons of Coaching Clinics
By Brian Gotta Every year, as we talk to youth sport leagues across the country, we hear of organizations conducting coaching clinics for their volunteer coaches. We’re big believers in this type of training and think everyone should do it....
Letter From a Player to a Volunteer Coach
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeckDear Coach,Thank you for coaching my team this season. I hope you can pick me again next year, because I had so much fun. I thought I’d tell you some of my favorite things about...