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Making the case for cuts
How cutting kids from teams has long-term benefits One of the most difficult times for any coach are tryouts. Some schools have programs where the numbers dictate the need for making cuts. No coach enjoys this part of the job — not a single on...
Parents risking it all to support their child’s sports futures
The pursuit of a professional sports career is one of the leading causes of sports specialization. And in some cases, it's a cause for financial ruin. [caption id="attachment_17158" align="alignright" width="284"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption...
Full scale fabric building to be erected at MINExpo
South Haven, Minnesota — Legacy Building Solutions, an innovative manufacturer of fabric structures on a rigid steel frame, is constructing a full scale, stand-alone fabric structure completely inside the Las Vegas Convention Center for ...
Colorado to try out 40-second play clock in prep football
Colorado will test out a 40-second play clock this season for high school football, becoming one of three states to experiment with the new rule. Colorado had been using a 25-second clock, one that started on the official's whistle once the ball ...
West Virginia takes aim at opioid use in prep sports
West Virginia's athletic association is partnering with groups around the state to tackle opioid abuse in high school sports. [caption id="attachment_17138" align="alignright" width="280"] West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission[/capti...
Help for the overwhelmed athletic administrator
Some athletic administrators are being asked to take on additional responsibilities beyond those involved with managing their program. This may be due to the difficult economic climate and the need to function with less available money for the distri...
Building a high school strength and conditioning program
When we talk about the “state of the industry” of high school athletics, it is virtually impossible to do so without mentioning the strength and conditioning department within the overall athletic umbrella. Much like the structure of a building i...
Tenn. to crown nine football state champs beginning in 2017-18
Tennessee has approved changes to its high school football classifications, and beginning with the 2017-18 season it will crown nine state champions. The changes were approved this week by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSS...
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