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Illinois takes another step toward sanctioning competitive gaming
It might not be long before Illinois high school students are able to participate in competitive gaming as a state sanctioned activity. According to Fox 2, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is putting together an advisory committee to de...
A.D.ministration: The evolving athletic director position
An athletic administrator’s day is filled with numerous tasks and responsibilities. This means scheduling games and buses, depositing gate receipts, interviewing prospective coaches, verifying eligibility reports and countless other details. There...
40 Under 40 Perspectives: Rejuvenating the atmosphere at your athletic events
[caption id="attachment_26495" align="alignleft" width="110"] Jackie Randall[/caption] The Elk Grove High School (Illinois) athletic department was faced with a serious problem — empty seats. The once proud athletic institution saw more and more ...
The 13 qualities of great leaders
I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to work with, learn from and talk shop with countless hall-of-fame basketball coaches over my career. There were dinners with Bobby Knight and Hubie Brown, and I watched Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipar...
Lawsuit alleges parent wore his referee uniform, influenced Illinois playoff football game
A lawsuit filed last week accuses an Illinois high school football parent of dressing in his referee uniform while off duty and influencing the outcome of a playoff game. The game in question took place on Nov. 10, when Nazareth Academy — a priv...
Between the Lines: Gun violence presents new security challenges
[caption id="attachment_26932" align="alignleft" width="98"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] Athletic programs these days must worry about hazing, concussions and cases of sexual assault. There are declining budgets and rising costs. Referee numbers are dwi...
A.D.ministration: Facing time constraints, new responsibilities
[caption id="attachment_27184" align="aligncenter" width="485"] Photo: Erik Drost, Flickr[/caption] The athletic administrator’s position has always been hectic and occasionally overwhelming. There's never enough time to complete everything that...
A new nickname sports parents should give their kids
Professional athletes seem to reach a sort of pinnacle in their careers when they receive a nickname. Sometimes these monikers are simple — A-Rod, Air Jordan, A.I. Other times, they actually transcend their greatness, such as “Sweetness” (W...
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