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California high school sports participation at an all-time high
For the third consecutive year, high school sports participation in California is at an all-time high, according to the results of the athletic association's most recent survey. [caption id="attachment_13710" align="alignright" width="225"] Califo...
The 7 signs of a struggling coach
I recently read an article about the seven characteristics of unhappy people. It made me think about my teaching and coaching, and the happy and unhappy coaches I compete against. I began to consider the seven signs of an unhappy coach, which tran...
Minnesota bans drones at postseason events
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has banned the use of drones at postseason tournaments, citing player and spectator safety. [caption id="attachment_10974" align="alignleft" width="291"] Minnesota becomes the latest state to regulate...
Indiana school board votes to lower GPA standards for athletes
The South Bend Community School Corp. (Indiana) voted Monday to relax the academic requirements for student-athletes, allowing most to maintain a sub-2.0 GPA and still retain their eligibility. [caption id="attachment_13636" align="alignright" wid...
Settlement reached in lawsuit over prayer at Georgia schools
A federal lawsuit over teacher- and coach-led prayer at a Georgia school district has been dismissed after the sides reached an out-of-court agreement. The American Humanist Association (AHA) filed suit in December against the Hall County School D...
Florida requiring prep athletes to take concussion course
Beginning this fall, Florida high school athletes will be required to complete an online course educating them about concussions. [caption id="attachment_11070" align="alignright" width="273"] All Florida junior varsity and varsity athletes will ...
Calif. judge throws out coach’s lawsuit against parent
A lawsuit filed by a California high school basketball coach accusing a parent of libel has been dismissed, according to the Los Angeles Times. Westlake High School coach Robert Bloom filed the lawsuit last year after the parent of a former playe...
Fewer Michigan high schools using pay-to-play
A recent survey by the Michigan High School Athletic Association shows that fewer of the state's high schools are using pay-to-play. According to the survey, 51.5 percent of member schools indicated that they assessed fees for the 2014-15 school y...
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