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Oklahoma lawmaker questions athletics broadcasting contracts
An Oklahoma lawmaker says he plans to challenge the legality of agreements between the state's athletic association and networks that broadcast high school games. In a news release sent Wednesday, Rep. Bobby Cleveland was critical of the Oklahoma...

‘Hold The Rope’ — Unique strategy motivates athletes
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUzZOWh4ShU[/embed] By Kevin Hoffman, Editorial Director One of the many ways coaches get to flex their creative muscles is through motivational strategies. Some use billboard materials and team retreats, ...

Survey: Should public, private schools play in separate leagues?
In December, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether public and private high school athletic teams should compete in separate leagues and tournaments. States like New Jersey have debated the issue in recent years as the competitive gap wid...

Two Indiana girls basketball teams suspended for season
Indiana's athletic association has suspended two high school girls basketball teams after a benches-clearing fight over the weekend. The Pike and Ben Davis high school teams also will not be able to participate in the postseason, and they'll both ...

Tenn. school district seeks to strengthen hazing policies
A recent hazing scandal in Tennessee that has three juvenile basketball players facing charges of sexual abuse has caused some school districts to review their policies on hazing and bullying. [caption id="attachment_15090" align="alignright" widt...

Florida legislators could discuss prayer at high school games
A Florida senator is examining whether changes to state law would allow high school teams to pray over the public address system at games. [caption id="attachment_15111" align="alignright" width="284"] Florida lawmakers could consider whether chan...

Florida legislators seek changes to high school sports
For the fifth consecutive year, Florida lawmakers are moving legislation that would change the way high school sports are governed. Three different bills aimed at high school sports are gaining traction in the House and Senate. Here is a brief ...

Coaches, A.D. charged in Tennessee assault case
Two coaches and the athletic director at Ooltewah High School (Tenn.) are facing charges related to a hazing scandal that landed a freshman basketball player in the hospital. [caption id="attachment_15090" align="alignright" width="252"] Ooltewah...