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Preparing for the future
Wisconsin athletic director believes planning and research are keys to building new facilities the right way. Constructing a new field house at Brookfield East High School (Wisconsin) began long before crews shoveled the first dirt or laid the...

Breaking down language barriers with athletes
The U.S. population is changing; be prepared to instruct student-athletes who don't speak perfect English. The National Education Association reports that, "America's public schools enroll about five million English language learners (ELLs) — ...

Modern devices create challenges in communication
Perhaps you have read about inappropriate behavior between teachers and students at some school districts. The fallout has given rise to an intense analysis of how these types of incidents can go undetected by school officials and district administra...

Linfield College: A Look Inside A $1.4 Million Renovation
Scott Carnahan, athletic director at Linfield College, goes through the benefits of upgrading to artificial turf despite the investment cost....

Eight rules for a successful silent auction
Whether you're looking for a free-standing fundraiser or one that complements another event, running a silent auction may be your answer. While there is some work during the months prior to the auction to prepare, the actual event can be rather si...

More games means it’s time to pay college athletes
The year 1972 was a watershed one for the NCAA. While most remember it for the introduction of Title IX and gender equality within collegiate athletics, current NCAA President Mark Emmert harkened back to 1972 recently when insisting he's not in favo...










