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Suggestions for Non-Teacher Coaches
Kevin Bryant, CMAA, Thrive Athletic Consulting, talks about the challenges with non-teacher coaches in our athletic programs....
Between the Lines: Finding the good amidst the bad
[caption id="attachment_17245" align="alignleft" width="110"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] High school sports are not in a bad place, but taking in the news over the last few months might have you fooled — concussions, hazing, drug use, coach miscond...
The Purple & Gold Standard
Ruffin McNeill discusses East Carolina’s success, and why nothing’s better than coaching football [caption id="attachment_26766" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Photos courtesy of East Carolina University[/caption] East Carolina University f...
Coach’s firing puts spotlight on ’old school’ tactics
An Oregon high school basketball coach was fired last week following a tournament where school officials say he made contact with one of his athletes. The nature of the contact is unclear — video exists, and some initially called it a head-butt...
NFHS reveals 2014 National Coaches of the Year
The National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association has revealed its 2014 National Coaches of the Year. Recipients for girls sports are: • Carmen Jackson, track and field, Miami (Florida) Northwestern Senior High Sc...
Oregon coaches refuse to yell at players
There are a few topics in coaching that always seem to strike a nerve, and yelling has always been one of them. Some don’t see the problem, while others are vehemently against berating players. The Oregon Ducks football team supports the latter....
Strength in Numbers: NFHS survey shows more growth
Slimmer budgets and cuts to athletic programs paint a grim picture for high school sports, but national participation numbers continue to show they’re alive and well. The National Federation of State High School Associations’ annual survey rev...
N.C. high school football team ends season over injuries
East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina is ending its football season early after injuries decimated its active roster.The school announced Thursday that it would forfeit the last two games of the season, finishing 0-11 for the first time sinc...
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