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CrossFit event damages FIU basketball court
By Coach and Athletic Director staffReminder to athletic directors: be careful what you allow on your basketball courts.Florida International University learned that the hard way this week when a CrossFit event caused scratches and gashes all over it...
Communication 101 for the athletic director
Is there a more important skill for an athletic director to possess than the ability to communicate effectively? We're often judged, whether fairly or unfairly, on our proficiency to inform, explain, persuade or promote our program either verbally or...
Rutgers A.D. apologizes for fan behavior
By Coach and Athletic Director staffRutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann issued a statement today apologizing for fan behavior at Saturday’s game against Penn State. A number of fans wore T-shirts that read “Beat Ped State,”...
Building on the Carmel High School tradition
Jim Inskeep knew this was what he wanted to do since his days as a student at nearby Carmel (Indiana) Junior High School. Not a professional athlete or even a coach — an athletic administrator. The trade was in his blood. His father, Roland, spe...
Windscreens spruce up Babson athletic fields
Sometimes bringing a fresh look to your athletic facilities doesn't require a major renovation. With a little creativity, the task can be much less daunting.Babson College, a Division III school located in eastern Massachusetts, is in the planning st...
Combating increased violence at games
Despite the best efforts of our athletic directors, there has been a significant increase in violence at our sporting events. Usually it has very little to do with the athletes on the field or court. Instead, it centers on those attending and hanging...
Dealing with parents and playing time issues
Parents and the problems they cause due to the their children's playing time is the No. 1 issue your coaches face. While the vast majority of parents are good, positive and supportive, the issue of playing time and why their child is not a starter...
The 13 deadly sins for athletic directors
With all of the responsibilities that an athletic director has, and all the time they spend on them, they still leaves plenty of room for mistakes. To survive and flourish in an athletic program, athletic directors will surely be called upon to f...
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