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7 steps to building your athletic department’s brand
Coaches must actively engage with the community & develop a social media plan How important is brand awareness to your athletic department? Take a look at the response rate of your last fundraising initiative. Think of your brand as the first...
U. of North Dakota cuts women’s hockey, swimming/diving
The University of North Dakota announced today that it will discontinue its varsity women’s hockey and men’s & women’s swimming/diving programs at the end of the academic year due to budget cuts. Earlier this year, UND President Mark ...
Avoiding the ‘perfect storm’ emergency
Emergency action plans and how they should be used in your program The Kalani High School (Hawaii) campus was a busy place that warm autumn afternoon. On the field, the school's varsity and junior varsity football teams excitedly practiced for their...
Oregon school keeps ‘Braves’ nickname in agreement with tribe
Some states have forced public schools to abandon their Native American nicknames in recent years, but Oregon took a different approach. Win approval from one of the state's tribes, and you can keep it. The Banks School District outside of Portlan...
Montana bill would expand concussion rules for youth sports
A new bill in Montana seeks to expand the state's concussion laws, requiring non-public schools and youth organizations to comply with protocols already in place for public high schools. Montana in 2013 passed a law that requires student-athletes ...
New Arkansas law will allow guns at sporting events
A new law in Arkansas will allow fans with concealed carry permits to bring guns to sporting events, including those at the University of Arkansas. [caption id="attachment_21625" align="alignright" width="275"] Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri[/caption] Gov...
Four popular budgeting styles used in athletic programs
Creating an accurate athletic budget largely depends on the type of budgeting strategy used by the sports department. Ken Mohney, director of student activities with the Mattawan Consolidated School District in Michigan, outlines four popular budg...
Baseball coaches accused of beaning hitters at practice
A pair of Tennessee high school baseball coaches are under investigation after they were accused of intentionally hitting batters with pitches during one of the team's practices. The coaches at Two Hardin Valley Academy have been placed on paid ...
Examining a young athlete’s chances of playing pro basketball
Parents might think their child has a great shot to make the pros, but statistics suggest otherwise. Figures from the NCAA show just how few players make it to the NBA. During the 2015-16 school year, there were 546,428 high school boys basket...
8 steps to a successful facilities project
So you need replace that old field, pool or gym? How about lights, bleachers or a new scoreboard? Is funding this project in your budget? Probably not. In that case, how will you pay for it? How about the plans and construction timetable? Those ar...
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