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House committee to examine Missouri activities association
A Missouri House of Representatives committee today began a two-day discussion examining the state association that governs high school sports. Rep. Steve Cookson, who chairs the 19-member committee, said the group will examine the Missouri State ...

Survey: Should prayer be allowed in athletic programs?
In September, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether coaches or athletes should be allowed to lead their teams in prayer. The issue has been debated over the last few months as coaches and schools have found themselves in hot water for al...

Call for proposals: 2016 Team Sports Conference & Expo
Next year, we will launch the Team Sports Conference & Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier, the premier event for coaches, athletic directors and athletic trainers. In addition to our show floor featuring some of the top products in the team sports ...

K-State coach congratulates TCU quarterback on victory
Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder watched his team cough up an 18-point halftime lead last weekend against TCU, losing the game 52-45. Snyder reacted by sending the opposing quarterback a letter commending him on his "performance and poise"...

Prep football coach could lose job over postgame prayer
A high school football coach in Washington could end up losing his job if he continues ignoring district rules that prevent prayer at sporting events. [caption id="attachment_14320" align="alignright" width="242"] Bremerton High School (Wash.)[/ca...

Texas prep football coach denies ordering hit on referees
John Jay High School assistant football coach Mack Breed testified Thursday in front of an investigative panel, defending himself against reports that he ordered the hit on a referee last month that resulted in the suspension of two student-athletes....

Texas school dresses up facilities for students and athletes
When students returned to Bellville High School (Texas) this summer, they may have noticed a fresh look that’s part of the district’s ongoing effort to rebrand its athletic program. Athletic Director Grady Rowe said the signs are hard to miss. ...

California officially bans use of ‘Redskins’ by public schools
Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday signed the California Racial Mascots Act, prohibiting the state's public schools from using the name "Redskins" for its athletic teams. The state senate and assembly passed the bill nearly a month ago and it had been awa...