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Annual athletic director survey to capture trends, challenges across school sports programs
Coach & A.D. is now inviting athletic directors nationwide to participate in its annual A.D. Survey, a key industry initiative designed to capture real-world insights into the evolving landscape of school athletics. The survey explores the most ...

How to build sustainable athletic facilities that reduce costs
As anyone what they’re doing to make their sports facility more sustainable, and they’ll likely shrug and mumble something about recycling on game day. The truth is, however, that sustainability is a complex concept. It goes beyond deciding which...

High school coaches share key challenges in 2026 survey
Hiring quality assistants, problematic parents, and continuing education are among the most pressing issues facing high school coaches, according to Coach & Athletic Director’s seventh annual Coaches Survey. First launched in 2018, the survey ...

Nominations open for National Athletic Director Excellence Awards through May 22
Nominations are open for Coach & A.D.'s National Athletic Director Excellence Awards, which recognize high school athletic directors for leadership, program development and service to student-athletes, with submissions due May 22. According to t...

Mueller Sports Medicine launches REVIVE Award for college student-athletes overcoming injury
Mueller® Sports Medicine, a global leader in sports medicine innovation and recovery solutions, proudly announces the launch of the REVIVE Award™, a new initiative honoring collegiate student-athletes who have overcome adversity and emerged stron...

Curry College announces plans for all-purple turf this fall
Football season at Curry College in Massachusetts will have different look to it come fall. The NCAA Division 3 program announced on Wednesday, February 18, they will be installing an all-purple field this summer to better align with their branding. ...

GameChanger unveils comprehensive product update
GameChanger recently unveiled the most comprehensive product update in its 15-year history, marking a major step forward in how families, athletes, coaches, fans, leagues, and organizations experience youth sports. With more than 15 new features s...

MHSAA approves high school student-athletes to profit from NIL
Michigan has officially allowed high school student-athletes to profit from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), according to various reports. The state becomes the 46th — and first in 2026 — to allow high school student-athletes to profit off their ...








