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Survey: 43% of Michigan HS athletes play multiple sports
A survey released Tuesday by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) showed that nearly 43 percent of the state's high school athletes play more than one sport. The survey was conducted by the MHSAA's Task Force on Multisport Partici...
Jon Lester warns athletes about social media use
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester on Monday issued a warning to young athletes about the way they use their public social media profiles. [caption id="attachment_26692" align="alignright" width="317"] Photo: Arturo Pardavila III, Wikimedia Commons[/...
Minnesota boys file lawsuit to join girls high school dance teams
A pair of teenage boys in Minnesota have filed a lawsuit against the state athletic association, alleging that its rules barring boys from girls high school dance teams are unconstitutional. Dmitri Moua and Zachary Greenwald, both 16, argue that t...
Getting principal, superintendent support against combative sports parents
While most parents appreciate the opportunity that their child has within the athletic program, you may face a few who cause major headaches. This phenomenon has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and some might say it’s worse now than...
U.S. House of Representatives passes PHIT Act
From the Sports and Fitness Industry Association In a huge victory for America’s health, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which would allow the use of pre-tax savings accounts for physical...
Study links sport specialization to daytime tiredness
A study conducted by researchers are the University of Wisconsin suggests that athletes who specialize in a single sport are more likely to experience daytime tiredness. The findings mean that specialized athletes may have a harder time focusing i...
Arizona athletic transfer numbers remain high despite rule changes
The number of Arizona athletes transferring high schools remains high despite new penalties that were put in place two years ago by the state athletic association. Prior to the 2016-17 school year, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) put...
Texas referees say verbal abuse is forcing them from profession
A survey found that 80 percent of Texas high school football referees who left the profession in 2017 did so because of the constant verbal abuse that's thrown their way. The survey, released earlier this month, was conducted by the Texas Associat...
New Mexico association can now punish schools for fan behavior
High schools in New Mexico could now face consequences over unruly fans cheering or jeering their teams. A new rule voted on and approved by the New Mexico Activities Association's (NMAA) member schools allows the state organization to step in and...
Keeping locker rooms free of diseases and infections
The majority of coaches and athletes understand why they need to be cautious about locker room diseases and infections, but not all schools have policies to help keep them safe. MRSA and other diseases can derail a team’s season, forcing several...
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