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June 27, 2017
Helping your athletes choose proper shoes
I thought I knew a lot about running. I had been a competitive distance runner on the national level for many years. So, when I was asked to work at a specialty running store, I figured it was a perfect fit. It was there that I learned how to anal...
June 26, 2017
Texas officials considering harsher penalties for fights
There were 16 fights on Texas high school basketball courts last year, according to the Dallas Morning News, and state referees want to do something about it. The newspaper reports that the Texas High School Basketball Officials Association intend...
June 22, 2017
Former NFL QB Chad Pennington calls specialization a ‘disservice’
Add former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington to the growing list of professional athletes who are not a fan of sport specialization. [caption id="attachment_24172" align="alignright" width="265"] Former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington.[/caption] ...
June 16, 2017
Illinois opts not to fund PED testing program for HS athletes
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will not fund its PED testing program during the upcoming school year, instead focusing its efforts on education and awareness. The IHSA's board of directors made the decision during its final meeting of...
June 8, 2017
Between the Lines: Coaches, ADs must learn from the best
Each year, Coach & Athletic Director spends a great deal of time examining some of the top high school sports programs in the nation. Through my discussions and interviews with the leaders in those schools, you begin to identify compelling simila...
June 7, 2017
Between the Lines: Motivating athletes with more than words
There’s a scene from the movie “Remember the Titans” where coach Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington, leads his team on a grueling morning run. They maneuver through forests and splash through creeks before arriving at Gettysburg, whe...
May 25, 2017
Gronkowski gives $70K to Boston schools for girls sports equipment
[caption id="attachment_24036" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Photo via BostonPublicSchools.org.[/caption] From Boston Public Schools New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Wednesday donated $70,000 toward athletic equipment for fe...
May 23, 2017
Penn launches five-year study on sports-related concussions
The University of Pennsylvania is teaming up with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on a five-year study to improve the diagnosis of sports-related concussions. The study will be funded by a $4.5 million grant from the National Instit...
May 17, 2017
The power of relationships
Five tips to help coaches bond with players, assistants The best coaches are invested in everyone involved with their programs, from the assistants and players to the equipment managers and athletic trainers. After all, success on the field is n...
May 10, 2017
Considerations for in-season strength training
The offseason is a key period for athletic development in the weight room, but don’t make the mistake of pausing your strength program when the season kicks off. Protocols must be adjusted to accommodate the grueling season, but in-season streng...
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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...