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‘Four years is not enough’
“Four years is not enough.” That’s not a comment in regards to the political landscape but an anonymous response from one of our football seniors in his exit survey. Several of the questions were open ended: What did you enjoy most? W...

Wisconsin reverses decision to use shot clock in prep basketball
On second thought, Wisconsin high school basketball won't be using a shot clock anytime soon. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's (WIAA) Board of Control voted today to rescind a decision made earlier this summer to implement a sh...

California youth soccer referee quits over parents
A referee for a California youth soccer league is calling it quits after more than a decade on the field. And he's leaving because of the parents. Avery Krut notified the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) earlier this month that he is ste...

22 must-read books for coaches, athletic directors
Books are great resources to teach coaches and athletic administrators about philosophy, leadership and team building. We regularly speak with athletic administrators who assign books to their coaching staffs, or coaches who require that their captai...
North Carolina association to discuss homeschool participation
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) Board of Directors this week is expected to discuss whether homeschooled students should be allowed to play high school sports. It's not clear whether the board would vote for a change...

Help for coaches on the job hunt
Whether you are looking to move from an assistant’s position to the head job or are interested in coaching in a larger, more competitive setting, you need to dust off your résumé before applying. After sending your application to the school, you ...

A Commitment to Excellence
Minnesota high school dedicated to athletes on and off the playing surfaces The words “commitment to excellence” have hung above Kurt Habeck’s office door since Eastview High School (Minnesota) opened 21 years ago. It was a testament to hi...

New Jersey announces new rules for transgender athletes
New Jersey's athletic association on Wednesday announced new rules for transgender high school athletes. Under the new regulations, a transgender student is defined as a student whose gender identity differs from that student’s birth sex. Transg...








