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October 22, 2015

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...


October 16, 2015

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 ...


October 16, 2015

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"...


October 15, 2015

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...


October 15, 2015

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....


October 15, 2015

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. ...


October 12, 2015

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...


October 12, 2015

Nine up-and-coming products every coach must see

Smartphones and tablets have revolutionized the way we collect and disseminate information, a fact that’s abundantly clear on the sidelines at football games or in gymnasiums. But with so many products on the market, it can be difficult to tell whi...