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September 29, 2016

Between the Lines: Do we need replay in high school sports?

[caption id="attachment_26932" align="alignright" width="110"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] There’s a trickle-down effect in sports. Rules and procedures put in place at the professional or collegiate levels tend to make their way to the high school ...


September 29, 2016

Take our survey on the National Anthem protests

We've heard a lot of opinions about the National Anthem protests taking place at sporting events throughout the nation. Now we want to hear what coaches and athletic administrators think. Please take a moment for our 4-5 question survey about the ...


September 28, 2016

N.Y. association names Earth Networks official weather information provider

Earth Networks has announced that it has been named the "official weather information provider" by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). As a result, Earth Networks’ popular WeatherBug app will be exclusively promo...


September 27, 2016

A.D.ministration: Maxims for athletic directors to live by

At a recent conference, a new athletic administrator was overheard saying to a fellow attendee, “While I coached and had a background in athletics, I never realized the time, details and exactly what was involved in the position.” Amen. Th...


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September 23, 2016

New Mexico facing extreme shortage of high school referees

New Mexico is facing a serious shortage of high school officials, and not only on the football field. KRQE News in Albuquerque reported Thursday that the state’s activities association is concerned about the workload and travel requirements plac...


September 22, 2016

4 leadership lessons from Serena Williams

What is it that makes Serena Williams the ultimate competitor? How has she not only won consistently, but also established herself as perhaps the most dominant athlete of our time? And what can business leaders, high-performance coaches and top-f...


September 22, 2016

Ivy League proposes rule to limit recruiting before junior year

From The Ivy League The Ivy League has proposed NCAA legislation to allow prospective student-athletes more time in the recruiting process to make the decision of where to attend college. “The pressure on prospective student-athletes to commit to...


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September 20, 2016

Former SMU hoops coach Larry Brown considering high school job

Larry Brown, the only coach to win titles in both the NCAA and NBA, is considering taking his next job at a New York high school. [caption id="attachment_15685" align="alignright" width="280"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The Kansas City Star...


September 19, 2016

National Anthem demonstrations reach high school sports

Colin Kaepernick’s protests during the National Anthem influenced dozens of other professional athletes to stage similar demonstrations, and those at the high school level have started following their lead. Over the last week, prep athletes in W...


September 16, 2016

Michigan prep conference asks fans to stop chanting ‘USA’

A conference comprising 50 Michigan high schools issued a directive this week that fans refrain from chanting 'USA' during games. According to MLive.com, an email was sent to Grand Rapids administrators earlier this week informing them of the d...