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Efforts to create a better relationships between coaches and officials
Even casual observers, and most definitely athletic administrators, should be aware that there is a national shortage of officials. More referees and umpires are leaving the profession than new individuals are joining the ranks. The most commonly giv...

SUNY Morrisville turned a field upgrade into a brand facelift
Matthew Grawrock knew he needed to do something to stand out. As the director of athletics of the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs—part of a state-funded college system of 64 institutions, Grawrock had been brainstorming on how to bring uniqueness to the ...

Indoor surfaces: The ultimate four-season athlete
Indoor sports surfaces are the ultimate multi-taskers, hosting everything from high-level competitions to community meetings to indoor recess to assemblies and graduations. With the rise in expectations has come an enlargement of the market, with ...

4 tips to facilitate school pride
High school athletic facilities serve as more than just venues for sports competitions; they are hubs of school pride, community engagement, and student development. Athletic directors play a pivotal role in leveraging these facilities to enhanc...

IHSAA ruling overturned; Beach and indoor volleyball are different sports
A review committee has overturned a ruling by the Indiana High School Athletic Association that would take away a year of eligibility if athletes participated in beach volleyball events during their high school season. The decision comes after a j...

Hofstra University unveils athletic facility upgrades
The Hofstra University Department of Athletics unveiled major facility upgrades to its three fall on-campus facilities as the University continues to make incredible infrastructure and physical improvements to better position its student-athletes for...

Former Maryland high school football coach arrested by FBI
One of the most successful high school football coaches in Maryland was arrested over the weekend following a federal indictment. Former Dunbar High School football coach Lawrence Smith, who has won seven state championships, was arrested last Fri...

South Carolina lawmakers may alter how high school sports are managed
South Carolina lawmakers are discussing big potential changes surrounding equality and fairness in high school athletics. The state House Education and Public Works Ad Hoc Committee on high school athletics met for the first time Monday to discuss...

How schools can prepare for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating. It can cause death within minutes. Certain conditions can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, but not all the causes are known. When a person's heart stops beating, quick action can mean t...

Michigan State suspends Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations
Michigan State University announced the suspension of head football coach Mel Tucker amid ongoing sexual harassment allegations. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said the suspension will be without pay. Haller also announced Harlon Bar...