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June 25, 2026

Tools for success: Technology solutions for athletic departments

[caption id="attachment_27555" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Technology is critical to the success of athletic departments for reduced stress, improved decision-making and strategic planning, limited overload, earlier identification of burnout and...


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June 24, 2026

New rule allows Iowa 8th graders to compete in high school sports

The Iowa Board of Education has approved a rule allowing eighth graders to compete in high school sports beginning Aug. 1 ahead of the 2026-27 school year. According to state officials, the rule is meant to increase participation in certain sports...


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June 19, 2026

NFHS selects Davis Whitfield as new CEO

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has selected current Chief Operating Officer Davis Whitfield as its next CEO, effective Aug. 1. [caption id="attachment_43655" align="alignleft" width="170"] Davis Whitfield[/caption...


June 18, 2026

University of Utah finalizes private-equity partnership for athletics

Last week, the University of Utah finalized a partnership with New York-based private-equity firm Otro Capital, the first deal of its kind in college athletics. The deal was first announced in December 2025 and forms Crimson Brand Partners, former...


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June 17, 2026

Study: College athletes report confidence in career readiness

This month, the NCAA released findings from two studies — the Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students (GOALS) in College study and the Student-Athlete Needs, Aspirations and Perspectives (SNAP) study — examining student-athlet...


June 16, 2026

The athletic director as CEO: Balancing leadership, management

[caption id="attachment_43630" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Athletic directors must balance leadership and management to build successful programs, support coaches and strengthen communities.[/caption] Almost everywhere you turn in athletics, ...


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June 4, 2026

Preparing future athletic leaders through mentorship, experience

If you’ve spent any amount of time around an athletic department office, you know this: Nobody stumbles into becoming an athletic director. They might stumble into coaching, they might stumble into helping in the concession stand or taking a tu...


June 3, 2026

How to assemble the right team for a facility project or renovation

The prospect of building a new sports facility or renovating an existing one is intimidating enough.  The good news: It can be much easier and less worrisome provided you surround yourself with a team of industry professionals with a deep bench o...