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Lawsuit claims turf gave prep football player MRSA
An Ohio high school football player has filed a lawsuit against two school districts after sustaining a cut during a game he claims led to a staph infection. [caption id="attachment_12838" align="alignright" width="318"] An Ohio prep football play...

Proper Protocol for Solving Issues with Coaches
Dr. David Hoch, CMAA, talks about handling sensitive issues like firing and reprimanding coaches. ...

N.J. parents face stalking charges after allegedly harassing coach
A New Jersey couple is facing stalking charges after allegedly sending anonymous emails over a two-year span in an attempt to get a basketball coach fired from his school. From NorthJersey.com: Cresskill (N.J.) police said in the stalking complai...

Mural part of Towson University rebranding
When Towson University lost in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision national title game, it wanted to celebrate. Not at the moment. And not because it fell short, but because the team deserved better than “runner-up.” The Tigers di...

NACDA announces Under Armour ADs of the Year
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics on Tuesday announced its winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award. Honorees included athletic directors in seven divisions. NACDA Executive Director Bob Vecchione said in a new...

Pa. high school investigating football program for violation
A Pennsylvania high school has suspended its football program from all activities pending an internal investigation into two student-athletes who transferred to the school. Berwick Superintendent Wayne Brookhart announced Tuesday that the footba...

Illinois association launches student-athlete safety campaign
The Illinois High School Association announced today the creation of its "Play Smart. Play Hard." campaign, designed to enhance student-athlete safety across the state. The initiative includes the launching of the Illinois Advisory Council on Play...

Former prep football player awarded $1 million in lawsuit
A former Iowa high school football player has won a $1 million lawsuit against the school for its response to a head injury he suffered as a member of the team. Kacey Strough, who played football at Bedford High School, was awarded more than $140...








