Athletic Administration Archives - Coach and Athletic Director

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December 1, 2021

Generating In-Game Graphics and Stats Just Got Easier

Stats Perform, the sports tech leader in data and AI technology, announced PressBox Graphics as the latest addition to the PressBox platform. The acquisition and integration are a result of Stats Perform's strategic focus on fan engagement and he...

November 22, 2021

NCAA Announces Phase II of World’s Largest Concussion Study

by Wesley Sykes

With a hefty donation of $42 million, the world's most comprehensive concussion study, conducted by the NCAA, is underway at the Indiana University School of Medicine and ready to launch Phase II. There are more than 55,000 student-athletes and mi...

November 22, 2021

Univ. of Mississippi Athletic Training Program Starts Concussion Education Class

by Wesley Sykes

The director of a University of Mississippi program that aims to prepare future health care professionals to serve as athletic trainers is working to assess the knowledge and attitudes of college students on sports concussions in response to concus...

November 22, 2021

Texas A&M Approves $205M in Athletic Facility Renovations

by Wesley Sykes

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved several items last Thursday, including improvements to an aging academic building, personnel moves at some of the highest levels within System as well as adding a large project for student...

November 18, 2021

NCHSAA Responds to Revised House Bill 91

by Wesley Sykes

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released a letter Tuesday by Bobby Wilkins, President of the NCHSAA and Principal at Hendersonville High School, on the revised edition of House Bill 91 (HB 91) introduced in the North Carolina Gene...

November 17, 2021

Middle Tennessee Secures $66M for Athletic Facility Upgrades

by Wesley Sykes

Middle Tennessee State University announced Monday, Nov. 15, that it has secured funds for a $66 million project to build a new student-athlete performance center behind the north end zone of Floyd Stadium as well as make stadium improvements –...

November 17, 2021

Washington Fires Head Coach Jimmy Lake Following Suspension

by Wesley Sykes

Former Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake spoke for the first time — via Twitter — since the university's decision to fire him on Sunday. The former Huskies head coach was suspended following the team's home loss to Arizona State last week...

November 16, 2021

5 Characteristics of Champions

by Wesley Sykes

Are champions born or are they molded by their experiences? The answer is probably a mixture of the two. While there are born winners among us, becoming a champion — or developing a championship mindset — can be nurtured. Anyone who’s been a co...

November 15, 2021

4 Tips to Starting a Unified Sports Program

by Wesley Sykes

For as long as they’ve been around, sports have brought people together. It’s inclusive by nature. And the Special Olympics, with the help of academic institutions across the country, is working to ensure sports stay inclusive for everyone of all...

November 12, 2021

The Article Every High School Athlete Must Read

by Loftin Dortch, RN, BSN, IIN-HC, NASM-CPT

High school athletes, no matter your sport, this one’s for you. However, if you’re just in it for the letter, don’t waste your time reading. This is for the athlete with true dedication and commitment. The one working on skills after practice, ...