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Father sues Maine school for keeping son off baseball team
The father of a Portland (Maine) high school baseball player is suing the district for not allowing his son to play for the team this season. A judge is expected to hear the case next week and determine whether to force the district to allow Howa...
The role of assistant coaches
A characteristic of good athletic programs is that they have great assistant coaches on all levels. Assistants play a vital role in a team’s success. There were certain qualities I looked for in assistants, and it’s imperative to have a meetin...
Tennessee approves split of public, private schools
Tennessee's athletic association this week approved a total split between public and private high schools that will go into effect beginning with the 2019-20 school year. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSSAA) legislative ...
Five types of conflicts that confront athletic directors
One of the many tasks of a high school athletic director is resolving conflict. Conflict is a natural byproduct of managing people, and an effective athletic administrator must be able to respond to conflict and control it. Conflict seems to h...
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott signs bill allowing guns on campuses
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed new gun measures that, in part, will allow some high school personnel to carry weapons on campus. [caption id="attachment_25853" align="alignright" width="311"] Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkl...
Study: Sport specialization increases risk of injury, burnout
New study, same results showing how sports specialization takes a toll on young athletes. New research from two studies presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) demonstrated the substantia...
Florida bill would allow coaches to carry guns on campus
The latest proposal by Florida lawmakers in the wake the of massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School would put guns in the hands of coaches. [caption id="attachment_25853" align="alignright" width="320"] Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Scho...
What makes good coaches great?
Results from Coach & Athletic Director’s annual State of the Industry survey, published in our January edition, again revealed that finding qualified coaches is a major problem for athletic directors. So, how do you find the best people to lea...
Hiring the coaching dream team
If you attend a conference or meeting of athletic administrators, you might hear complaints that it’s difficult or impossible to find qualified coaches for their programs. This is partly due to fewer teachers and individuals willing to put up wi...
Oregon approves state tournament for girls wrestling
Oregon's activities association on Monday voted to sanction a state tournament for girls wrestling beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Oregon becomes the seventh state to launch such an event. Outside of lacrosse, girls wrestling has been amon...