A recipe for failure

Too often, we set up our athletes for failure. We lose sight of their needs and place our own egos, agendas and vision ahead of the athletic and character growth of our athletes.

Here’s what we can do to fix it.

A.D.ministration: Alleviating concerns over football safety

While risks do exist, there have been significant advancements and initiatives over the last few years to lessen the impact of concussions. But athletic administrators and coaches may need to take proactive steps to alleviate parental concerns over football safety.

Coach Throwback: John Wooden shares his fast-break offense

Throughout the year, Coach & Athletic Director will go back 25 years to share some of our best articles from 1994. This article, written by legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, was reprinted in our February 1994 edition. In it, the hall-of-famer offered readers a glimpse inside his fast-break offense.

A.D.ministration: Planning strategies for athletic directors

The process of planning is vital for the athletic director, especially with the great number of responsibilities that come with the job. Here are nine suggestions to keep ADs organized and on task.

The 4 pillars of team leadership

Winning isn’t everything — there are a number of other advantages people of all ages can gain from sports. One of those things is leadership, especially for high school students who have yet to reach their full potential.