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New York high school basketball coach charged with shooting player’s dad
A New York high school basketball coach is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting the father of a player at the coach's home. According to the New York Post, the father, 47-year-old Christopher Hooks, went to the coach's home ...
Coach Throwback: John Wooden shares his fast-break offense
Throughout the year, Coach & Athletic Director will go back 25 years to share some of our best articles from 1994. The publication, formerly Scholastic Coach magazine, is closing in on 89 years of production. What better way to celebrate our long...
Idaho rejects shot clock for high school basketball
Idaho coaches and athletic administrators would like to adopt a shot clock for high school basketball, but the state athletic association doesn't feel the same way. The Idaho High School Activities Association's (IHSAA) board of directors last wee...
Developing a blue chip program without blue chip players
9 tips for building a team destined for long-term success I often hear coaches make excuses about not being able to get over the hump. How many times have you heard a coach say they have a young team and won’t be good for a couple of years? Th...
Arizona referee fired after asking if players had their green cards
A high school basketball referee in Arizona was fired Wednesday, one day after he asked a coach prior to a game whether the players had their green cards. The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) did not identify the official but said he had ...
Stephen Curry launches basketball camp for ‘underrated’ high school players
[caption id="attachment_11517" align="alignright" width="242"] Photo: Keith Allison, Wikimedia Commons[/caption] Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry still feels the sting of those who doubted him during his youth and collegiate playing days. ...
AHSAA releases statement after ruling top girls basketball player ineligible
Alabama’s athletic association on Monday released a new statement standing behind its decision to rule the state’s top girls basketball player ineligible for her senior season. The story of Maori Davenport has gained national attention in rece...
Maple or Synthetic: Choosing the right flooring material
{Sponsored} Many factors need to be considered when investing in a new sports surface. Resilience and durability, color contrast for lines, impact on players’ joints and the purpose the space serves all factor into the decision. When it comes to in...
Kobe Bryant discusses the value of sports, coaches
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was the headline speaker Tuesday at The Aspen Institute's 2018 Project Play Summit. During his conversation with Kevin Carroll, he offered insight on learning the game of basketball and how his coaches influenced h...
Arena video boards benefit CCHS curriculum
[caption id="attachment_26938" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Teca Maxwell, Sportable Scoreboards’ marketing manager for Score Rewards, presents $1,000 check inside Rocket Arena to Crittenden County High School student Skyler James, and systems e...