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July 8, 2014
Renovation turns Wilmington University soccer field into asset
Not long ago when soccer recruits came to Wilmington University (Delaware) on their official visits, they never even caught a glimpse the playing field. It was no accident. Playing their home games at an off-campus club, the Wildcats never had ...
July 8, 2014
Sublimation the Future of Apparel
Durable jerseys provide schools an opportunity to save moneyApparel can be a source of frustration for a lot of athletic directors. Jerseys wear and tear, costing thousands of dollars to sports programs already limited by tight budgets.Apparel compan...
June 24, 2014
Helping coaches create social media guidelines for their teams
As coaches, we all feel comfortable teaching offensive and defensive fundamentals to our student-athletes. We don’t think twice about offering them guidance on how to excel academically, and we do not hesitate to intervene if we see or hear about p...
June 24, 2014
Under Armour Names 2013-14 Athletic Directors of the Year
Under Armour Names 2013-14 Athletic Directors of the YearThe National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 28 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS; D...
June 9, 2014
Dallas A.D., Coaches Fired in Recruiting Scandal
From The Dallas Morning NewsIn a sweeping crackdown, the Dallas school district fired its athletic director, two top basketball coaches and 12 others Friday in a sports recruiting scandal.Superintendent Mike Miles announced the dismissals, saying an ...
May 28, 2014
Effective Communication Strategies for Athletic Directors
David Hoch, a retired athletic administrator with 16 years of experience, breaks down effective communication strategies to help athletic directors reach their constituents....
May 14, 2014
Special Renovation Section: Jesuit High School
Everything was perfect at Jesuit High School's new John Ryan Stadium, from its impeccable artificial turf to the widescreen digital scoreboard that entertains hordes of Blue Jays fans.The school never had a place to call its own, so building a brand ...
May 13, 2014
Athletic directors must be prepared for scrutiny
In case nobody ever told you, let me be the first: Athletic directors are public figures. Stunning, right? As such, they should be prepared to face constant scrutiny, whether it's the words spoken at a public banquet or the hiring of the footba...
April 29, 2014
Western Kentucky Cuts Men’s Tennis Program
From WKUSports.comWestern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced Tuesday the elimination of men’s tennis as a varsity intercollegiate sport at the school, effective in the upcoming 2014-15 academic year."This is certai...
April 10, 2014
Pacific A.D. Says NCAA Must Share Revenue
From the Wall Street JournalPacific athletic director Ted Leland, a former Stanford athletic director and longtime NCAA committee member, said Wednesday that the NCAA needs to find a way to share revenue with student-athletes before the governing bod...
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