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Maine community college suspends athletic program
The high cost of athletics has caused Eastern Maine Community College to suspend its sports program for the 2015-16 school year. [caption id="attachment_11660" align="alignright" width="213"] Eastern Maine Community College will suspend its athlet...
Keeping coaches at your school
Ask any athletic director what makes their program so special, and most will talk about the coaches. They’re the ones on the ground floor, working day in and day out with the student-athletes. That’s why it can be so devastating for a departme...
Wisconsin university cuts men’s soccer, tennis programs
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh will cut its men's soccer and tennis programs after the school year to provide its athletic department more financially stability and comply with Title IX requirements. [caption id="attachment_11635" align="al...
Investigation finds Title IX violations at Western Kentucky
Swim team members at Western Kentucky University were subjected to hazing and sexual assault, according to documents obtained by the College Heights Herald. [caption id="attachment_11626" align="alignright" width="207"] Western Kentucky Universit...
Climbing the career ladder
Obtaining a master’s degree can significantly jumpstart the career of any graduate assistant or aspiring coach, but finding the time can be difficult. That’s something more colleges and universities with sports administration programs are atte...
North Carolina requiring athletic trainers at schools
North Carolina's Board of Education took a big step this week toward improving safety for high school student-athletes. [caption id="attachment_11603" align="alignright" width="257"] North Carolina's Board of Education is mandating that schools...
Women’s basketball coaches discuss attendance challenges
Attendance in women's college basketball has climbed steadily over the last decade, but most programs continue to struggle filling their arenas. That's a problem coaches are determined to fix. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association held its se...
How to Limit Hazing at Your School
Dr. David Hoch, CMAA, talks about how athletic directors should address hazing situations at their schools. ...
A.D.ministration: The importance of supervision
This fall, two high school football hazing and bullying incidents caught the nation’s attention. While the mere occurrence of these unspeakable acts was extremely disturbing, it’s also alarming that many still haven’t gotten the message that ha...
Georgia bill stiffens penalties against memorabilia brokers
Georgia is close to passing a bill that would strengthen penalties against autograph dealers who contract with student-athletes knowing the deal could affect their eligibility. House Bill 3, also referred to as the "Gurley Bill," awaits the govern...