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January 9, 2017
Portable technology can bring power to your sideline
{Sponsored} Technology is changing the way coaches play the game. And for the last five years, Sideline Power has helped to take coaching communication to the next level. From headsets to end zone cameras to sound systems, the company is changing ...
January 4, 2017
Petition asks Michigan association for competitive balance
A former Michigan prep football coach has started a petition asking the state's athletic association to consider measures that would create more competitive balance between public and private schools. The effort was started by Chad Phillips who, ...
January 4, 2017
Arkansas lawmaker seeks state takeover of activities association
An Arkansas lawmaker is drafting legislation that would allow the government to assume control of the state's activities association. State Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson told KARK-TV in Little Rock that there is a lack of oversight for high school activ...
December 20, 2016
Dutch study: Artificial turf fields are safe for athletes
A new report published by a Dutch public health organization says that artificial turf fields are safe for athletes. The study was conducted by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. In recent years, fears over the chemica...
December 19, 2016
Conn. school warns students over use of ‘white’ in chants
A Connecticut high school is warning students about use of the word "white" in some of their traditional chants. [caption id="attachment_18450" align="alignright" width="283"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The principal at East Hampton High Sc...
December 14, 2016
Wis. lawmaker wants drug testing for students in extracurriculars
A Wisconsin lawmaker plans to propose legislation that would require random drug testing for students who participate in extracurricular activities. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Rep. Joel Kleefisch is drafting a bill that he expects�...
December 13, 2016
Poll: How do coaches choose team captains?
In November, Coach & Athletic Director asked coaches how they choose captains with their respective teams — do coaches or players pick? Here are the results along with some comments. • Most years it's a coaches pick. There have been a han...
December 12, 2016
Utah relaxes transfer rules for high school sports
The Utah State Board of Education has passed new rules that ease restrictions on student-athletes who transfer to another high school. According to the Deseret News, it's the first time the state's board of education has passed rules governing hig...
December 12, 2016
Texas launching extensive study of brain injuries in young athletes
Texas this week is launching a massive study to examine brain injuries in young athletes and whether new initiatives are making a difference. The study is commissioned by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and the O'Donnell Brain Institut...
December 6, 2016
Louisville women’s hoops coach slams participation trophy culture
Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz took time during his postgame press conference last week to rail against the participation trophy generation and entitlement among today's athletes. [caption id="attachment_18298" align="alignright" wi...
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FHSAA considers adding esports to athletic offerings
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The FHSAA is considering adding esports to its athletic offerings afte...