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N.M. bill would require athletes to learn about brain injuries
A proposal in New Mexico would require that young athletes be educated on the signs and symptoms of brain injuries before they ever step onto a playing field. A state law already requires that coaches learn about brain injuries, but Sen. Bill So...

Colorado HS wrestling coach fired after hazing caught on film
A Denver-area high school wrestling coach has been fired over a hazing ritual that allegedly took place during one of the team's practices. Rocky Johnson, who according to The Denver Post was in his first year coaching at Chaparral High School, ...

Team unity with the ‘Family Stick’
Kennedy High School (Iowa) head football coach Brian White talks about team unity and how an idea from Kansas State University helped strengthen the players' commitment. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ4gxZxnICg[/embed]...
New graphics showcase school pride, commitment to excellence
{Sponsored} Looking for a way to thrill your student-athletes and keep them motivated for the upcoming season? Appearance is everything. Dana Harmon, director of physical education, recreation and athletics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)...

OSU football coach Mike Gundy values multi-sport athletes
Football players hoping to be recruited by Oklahoma State University can improve their chances by playing multiple sports in high school. [caption id="attachment_19195" align="alignright" width="230"] Photo: KT King[/caption] OSU football coach...

Study: Team sports boost long-term happiness
A new study by the London School of Economics has found that team sports boost long-term happiness in addition to personal health. Researchers from the school studied 459 athletes between 12 and 20 years of age, and those who participated in team ...

Here to stay: Bryan Harsin talks Boise State football
The coaching bug was planted in Bryan Harsin’s ear during his junior year at Boise State University. Harsin was lending a hand at a local football camp, helping to teach young quarterbacks some of the finer points of playing the position. At the...

6 steps to stop hazing on your team
"We never meant for it to end up like this ..." "We all had too much to drink and no one was thinking clearly ..." "The seniors initiated us when we were freshmen, so we were just keeping the tradition going ..." "We were just trying to buil...








