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October 27, 2017
Alabama high school told to quit broadcasting pregame prayer
An Alabama high school this week was ordered by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) to quit broadcasting a pregame prayer at football games. The FFRF sent a letter Monday to Mobile County Public Schools Superintendent Martha Peek, notifyin...
October 27, 2017
Dad sues after son suspended from football team over e-cigarette
The father of an Ohio prep football player is suing the school after his son was suspended the remainder of the season for possessing an e-cigarette. Earlier this month, Hoover High School junior A.J. Vega was given a two-day, in-school suspension...
October 23, 2017
Researchers say concussion laws are making a difference
A new analysis published by the American Journal of Public Health has found that laws and other preventative measures used in the fight against concussions are making a difference. [caption id="attachment_14540" align="alignright" width="252"] P...
October 20, 2017
Texas increases pay for high school referees
Texas' athletic association is increasing pay for high school sports referees, an effort to combat the sharp decline in those interesting in officiating games. According to the San Antonio Express-News, the University Interscholastic League's (UIL...
October 20, 2017
8 keys to coaching Millennial athletes
Are today's athletes different than years past? Do you at times feel a little disconnected from the current generation? If you are like many coaches, teachers and parents, you sense that today's generation is a bit different. Fortunately, you don'...
October 20, 2017
Massachusetts lawmakers reviewing concussion proposals
Massachusetts' Joint Committee on Public Health began hearing testimony this week on a number of proposals that would address concussions in high school and youth sports. Six different bills have been put forward by state lawmakers. One would cre...
October 16, 2017
Texas could experiment with shot clock in high school basketball
Texas doesn't plan to mandate the use of a shot clock in high school basketball anytime soon, but it could allow its biggest schools to experiment with it in some capacity. During a legislative council meeting over the weekend, University Intersch...
October 16, 2017
Poll: How should HS coaches who illegally recruit be punished?
From time to time, high school coaches throughout the nation are suspended or fired after reports that they illegally recruited players from another school. Punishments vary from one case to another, so we wanted to hear what coaches thought. In o...
October 12, 2017
10 most innovative game-changing products for 2017
Technology is changing the face of the sports industry. Helmet sensors and modifications have improved player safety, and advanced scouting software helps coaches identify even the smallest advantages for victory. Coach & Athletic Director’s...
October 10, 2017
N.H. dad sues school after son suspended from football team
The father of a New Hampshire high school football player is suing the school district, claiming his son was wrongfully suspended from the team. According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, the 16-year-old was handed a one-year suspension from the...
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