By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck Comments about drugs, alcohol, religion, race or those of a crude or sexual nature can never be made. Don’t ever swear. This should go without saying. I was coaching a 12U girls softball game...
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The Fine Line in Communicating with Players
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck Depending on the age of child you are coaching, and the situation, there are times that even youth volunteer coaches need to get tough. Your job is to teach, and this can’t be accomplished...
“I Started Coaching Because…”
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck I’ve heard the beginning of this statement finished the same way hundreds of times. “I started coaching because the first coach my son (or daughter) had was so bad I thought I could do...
Take it Seriously, But Have Fun
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck There are many kids you’ll coach who don’t have the same skill level as your son or daughter. Though you are probably fairly involved in your child’s sports activities, (as evidenced by the fact...
Where Did “Coach” Originate?
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck I find if interesting to look at the origins of the word, “Coach”. The word originates in England, from “coach” as in “carriage”; a vehicle that transports one from where they are now, to...