Locker Room Bulletin Board ...
The NCAA announces its final bat rules for the spring season ... The NFHS announces new bat specs for high school teams ... New rules defining "what is an amateur athlete?" are proposed by a special NCAA subcommittee ... Four Lake Mills High (Iowa) players perform a neat feat ... The New Jersey Athletic Conference ends its experiment with using wood bats.

Q&A with ...
We spoke with Tarleton State University Head Coach Jack Allen about what it takes to win 1,149 baseball games.

Cover Story ... Catcher in the Raw
Finding and developing a great catcher means working with this player in some unique ways. The key is to cultivate both his athleticism and leadership skills at the same time.

Heading Home ... When Good Parents Go Bad
In dealing with today's parents, today's coaches need some extra protection. Here are some tips on creating fail-safe ground rules that keep overbearing parents at bay..

A Step Ahead ... On the Fast Path
Teach your players how to be faster, more agile, and less injury prone with these valuable speed drills and concepts.