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LeBron James: AAU coaches don’t give a damn about kids
LeBron James is a vocal critic of the NCAA's treatment of student-athletes, and it appears he's also no fan of how young athletes are treated on the club circuit. [caption id="attachment_26389" align="alignright" width="222"] Photo: Keith Allison[...
Superior Performance: selecting the best flooring for your sports facility
{Sponsored} Since 1897, members of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) have been dedicated to producing some of the highest quality sports flooring systems throughout the world. And when it comes to deciding on your athletic facility�...
Renowned NBA trainer Mike Procopio joins BSN Sports
From BSN Sports BSN SPORTS, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, last week announced that Mike Procopio has joined the company as a Brand Ambassad...
Dr. Jack Ramsay: My 60 years in basketball
Throughout the year, Coach & Athletic Director will go back 25 years to share some of our best articles from 1994. The publication, formerly Scholastic Coach magazine, is in its 89th year of production. What better way to celebrate our longevity ...
Coach Throwback: Dr. Jack Ramsay’s 12 ‘absolutes’ in coaching
Editor's Note: These tips were written by Hall of Fame basketball coach Dr. Jack Ramsay and published in our October 1994 edition. Dr. Jack Ramsay's dozen 'absolutes' in coaching 1. Basketball, like every other sport, is predicated on the executi...
Maple Sports Floors — The Smart Choice
{Sponsored} When choosing a new gymnasium floor, several factors will influence the material choice. Will the space be multipurpose? Is it in an elementary school that also uses the gymnasium as a cafeteria? What sports will utilize the space? What t...
Coach accused of attacking referee at basketball tournament
A Michigan basketball coach is facing charges after allegedly attacking a referee Saturday during a basketball tournament in western Kentucky. The coach, Keyon Menifield, has been charged with assault of a sports official, according to the McCrack...
Geno Auriemma: Coaches today are ‘afraid’ of their players
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma believes that the sensitivity of today's athletes has made coaches fearful of how they manage the team. [caption id="attachment_11569" align="alignright" width="154"] UConn women's basketball coach Geno...
Public harassment forces N.Y. prep basketball coach to resign
A New York high school basketball coach, just weeks removed from his team's trip to the state finals, announced he will step down over public harassment. Sal Constantino this week announced his resignation as head coach of the Niagara Falls High ...
Complaint filed after former Packers coach Mike McCarthy berates high school referees
Wisconsin high school basketball referees have filed a complaint against former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, claiming he berated them this week following a game. McCarthy was watching his stepson's Notre Dame Academy take on Pulaski Hig...