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A view inside the Texas Tech University Sports Performance center with weight racks and benches.
April 15, 2026

Inside 4 strength training facilities that are transforming athlete performance

With health, efficiency and performance top priorities for coaches and athletic trainers, below are four strength training facilities that epitomize what it means to invest in student-athletes. Texas Tech University’s Sports Performance Center ...


April 15, 2026

New company aims to help schools optimize athletic programs

Two longtime athletic administrators have partnered to launch Interscholastic Athletics Consulting Partners (IACP), an education-based company that aims to strengthen school athletic programs and departments by focusing on alignment, culture and lead...


April 6, 2026

Annual athletic director survey to capture trends, challenges across school sports programs

Coach & A.D. is now inviting athletic directors nationwide to participate in its annual A.D. Survey, a key industry initiative designed to capture real-world insights into the evolving landscape of school athletics. The survey explores the most ...


Image shows a sustainable athletic field for baseball
April 1, 2026

How to build sustainable athletic facilities that reduce costs

by Mary Helen Sprecher

As anyone what they’re doing to make their sports facility more sustainable, and they’ll likely shrug and mumble something about recycling on game day. The truth is, however, that sustainability is a complex concept. It goes beyond deciding which...


Graphic representation breaking down the "numbers to know" in the survey 77 percent receive a stipend; 51 percent coach 2-3 teams
March 24, 2026

High school coaches share key challenges in 2026 survey

by Wesley Sykes

Hiring quality assistants, problematic parents, and continuing education are among the most pressing issues facing high school coaches, according to Coach & Athletic Director’s seventh annual Coaches Survey. First launched in 2018, the survey ...


March 24, 2026

Nominations open for National Athletic Director Excellence Awards through May 22

Nominations are open for Coach & A.D.'s National Athletic Director Excellence Awards, which recognize high school athletic directors for leadership, program development and service to student-athletes, with submissions due May 22. According to t...


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March 2, 2026

Mueller Sports Medicine launches REVIVE Award for college student-athletes overcoming injury

Mueller® Sports Medicine, a global leader in sports medicine innovation and recovery solutions, proudly announces the launch of the REVIVE Award™, a new initiative honoring collegiate student-athletes who have overcome adversity and emerged stron...


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February 18, 2026

Curry College announces plans for all-purple turf this fall

Football season at Curry College in Massachusetts will have different look to it come fall. The NCAA Division 3 program announced on Wednesday, February 18, they will be installing an all-purple field this summer to better align with their branding. ...