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June 13, 2015

Take advantage of professional development courses

Athletic directors across the country feel overworked, overwhelmed and totally maxed out the majority of the time. This is simply what most athletic directors face day-to-day and week-to-week with increasing expectations, responsibilities and things ...


June 10, 2015

Nation’s top-ranked prep baseball team investigated for hazing

The No. 1 high school baseball team in the country is being investigated for a hazing incident that allegedly took place at the team's hotel. [caption id="attachment_13035" align="alignright" width="171"] The Parkview High School baseball team is...


June 8, 2015

Mich. prep tennis player sues school over alleged bullying

A Michigan high school tennis player is suing her school, coach and athletic director, alleging that she was bullied by teammates and each of them did nothing about it. Carly Pratt, who attends Portage Central High School, claims she was the subje...


June 5, 2015

Researchers describe why athletes have successful careers

A new study published by the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies offers an explanation for why high school students who play sports increase their chances of a successful professional career. [caption id="attachment_13008" align="a...


June 5, 2015

Alabama to begin allowing home-schooled students on teams

The Alabama athletic association says it will begin allowing home-schooled athletes to play on public school sports teams by the 2016-17 school year, according to reports. The Alabama legislature had been advancing a bill that would have mandated...


June 4, 2015

Massachusetts high school investigating athletic program

A Massachusetts high school plans to investigate its sports program after the outgoing athletic director made claims of discrimination and misuse of funds within the department. Wayland High School, nearly 20 miles west of Boston, will look into...


June 4, 2015

Wash. prep football program put on probation for violations

One of Washington's top high school football teams will be placed on three years of probation after self-reporting violations that included illegal contact with players during the offseason. [caption id="attachment_12991" align="alignright" width...


June 3, 2015

More concussion lawsuits could be on the horizon

Illinois made headlines last year when its high school athletic association became the first to be hit with a lawsuit over head injuries. But comments from the plaintiff's attorney suggest more states could come under fire. The New York Times last...


June 1, 2015

UAB reviving football program months after killing it

Just six months after the University of Alabama at Birmingham axed its football program the school has decided to bring it back. UAB leaders announced today that football — along with the bowling and rifle teams — will be revived in 2016. The ...


May 28, 2015

A.D.ministration: 8 ideas to help fund coach, AD education

Even in good economic times, athletic budgets are usually strained and pushed to the limit. Considering all of the necessary safety equipment, team travel and other expenditures associated with operating an athletic department, this is understandable...