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July 11, 2018
Support the next generation of leaders
The future of interscholastic and collegiate athletics is contingent upon those in charge — coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, manufacturers, strength professionals. That fact prompted Coach & Athletic Director to launch the Sports...
July 5, 2018
‘Clarity of Purpose’
Montana Tech coach's philosophy of understanding can help teams move forward As a coach, my mind is constantly on my craft. During the season, I’ll awake in the middle of the night with an idea, making sure to write it down before I go back to sle...
June 28, 2018
Study: Helicopter parents make life harder for children
Helicopter parents hovering over their child's every move may actually be making life harder on their kids — not easier. A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that over-controlling parents can lead to a child's inability to ...
June 27, 2018
Coach & Athletic Director announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Coach and Athletic Director magazine, in partnership with the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) has announced its inaugural 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 — a group of exemplary sports professionals nominated by their peers ...
June 27, 2018
9 coaching strategies to turnaround a failing program
Losing happens. Sometimes, losing happens too often and for too long, whether it’s over the course of a season or several years. Overcoming a losing season or a losing program can be a tremendous challenge for some coaches. If you have been charged...
June 24, 2018
Dear athletic directors: Show appreciation to your coaches
For seven years, we’ve surveyed athletic directors asking about the greatest challenges in their programs. And for seven years, one of the top answers has been retaining high-quality coaches. It’s a problem with no clear answer, but the only way ...
June 21, 2018
2018 Coaches Report: Relationships with supervisors
For seven years, Coach & Athletic Director has published a report examining high school sports through the eyes of the athletic director. The success of our annual State of the Industry survey, and the insight it has provided athletic administrat...
June 20, 2018
Scott Frost: Social media is ‘your résumé to the world’
If college football recruits act inappropriately on social media, they can forget about playing at the University of Nebraska. Head football coach Scott Frost gave a stern warning to recruits at a recent camp, describing how his program combs thro...
June 20, 2018
2018 Coaches Report: Playing club sports
For seven years, Coach & Athletic Director has published a report examining high school sports through the eyes of the athletic director. The success of our annual State of the Industry survey, and the insight it has provided athletic administrat...
June 19, 2018
Texas strengthens rules to address ejections in HS sports
The governing body for Texas high school sports has approved new measures to address the rise in players who are ejected from games. According to the Tyler Morning Telegraph, more than 1,600 players were ejected in University Interscholastic Leagu...
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More than half — 54.6 percent — of the schools surveyed said they would be interested in offering esports to students if the FHSAA sanctioned the games.
FHSAA considers adding esports to athletic offerings
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The FHSAA is considering adding esports to its athletic offerings afte...