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Coach certification is vital to schools
In most professions, individuals must meet high standards and earn a certification or license. This includes lawyers, medical doctors, plumbers and truck drivers. In education, teachers have to earn an instructional certificate in their subject ma...

29 of 32 NFL Draft first-round picks played multiple sports
An overwhelming number of players taken Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft played multiple sports in high school, according to TrackingFootball.com. The NFL Draft kicked off in Texas with the Cleveland Browns taking Oklahoma quarterback ...

Relationships can launch your sports career
The old saying goes, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” That goes too far in diminishing the value of our personal knowledge and experiences, but it makes a legitimate point: Relationships matter. Memphis head football coach Mike...

Illinois association believes NFHS will add shot clock for basketball
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) believes there's a good chance that the nation's governing body for high school sports will soon add a shot clock for basketball. The National Federation of State High School Associations' (NFHS) Basketb...

Complaint asks Oregon to ban gender-specific mascots
A complaint submitted to the Oregon Department of Education has asked that the state implement policies to ban gender-specific mascots, monikers and team names at public schools. The Register-Guard reports that a Eugene resident filed a formal co...

Father sues Maine school for keeping son off baseball team
The father of a Portland (Maine) high school baseball player is suing the district for not allowing his son to play for the team this season. A judge is expected to hear the case next week and determine whether to force the district to allow Howa...

The role of assistant coaches
A characteristic of good athletic programs is that they have great assistant coaches on all levels. Assistants play a vital role in a team’s success. There were certain qualities I looked for in assistants, and it’s imperative to have a meetin...

Tennessee approves split of public, private schools
Tennessee's athletic association this week approved a total split between public and private high schools that will go into effect beginning with the 2019-20 school year. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSSAA) legislative ...








