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March 31, 2017

MLB managers Girardi, Matheny discuss youth sports

Days before the start of the 2017 MLB season, two of the game's most accomplished managers shared their thoughts on parenting and some of the most common issues in youth sports. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi and St. Louis Cardinals manager...


March 30, 2017

7 steps to building your athletic department’s brand

Coaches must actively engage with the community & develop a social media plan How important is brand awareness to your athletic department? Take a look at the response rate of your last fundraising initiative. Think of your brand as the first...


March 29, 2017

U. of North Dakota cuts women’s hockey, swimming/diving

The University of North Dakota announced today that it will discontinue its varsity women’s hockey and men’s & women’s swimming/diving programs at the end of the academic year due to budget cuts. Earlier this year, UND President Mark ...


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March 28, 2017

Avoiding the ‘perfect storm’ emergency

Emergency action plans and how they should be used in your program The Kalani High School (Hawaii) campus was a busy place that warm autumn afternoon. On the field, the school's varsity and junior varsity football teams excitedly practiced for their...


March 24, 2017

Oregon school keeps ‘Braves’ nickname in agreement with tribe

Some states have forced public schools to abandon their Native American nicknames in recent years, but Oregon took a different approach. Win approval from one of the state's tribes, and you can keep it. The Banks School District outside of Portlan...


March 24, 2017

Montana bill would expand concussion rules for youth sports

A new bill in Montana seeks to expand the state's concussion laws, requiring non-public schools and youth organizations to comply with protocols already in place for public high schools. Montana in 2013 passed a law that requires student-athletes ...


March 23, 2017

New Arkansas law will allow guns at sporting events

A new law in Arkansas will allow fans with concealed carry permits to bring guns to sporting events, including those at the University of Arkansas. [caption id="attachment_21625" align="alignright" width="275"] Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri[/caption] Gov...


March 22, 2017

Four popular budgeting styles used in athletic programs

Creating an accurate athletic budget largely depends on the type of budgeting strategy used by the sports department. Ken Mohney, director of student activities with the Mattawan Consolidated School District in Michigan, outlines four popular budg...