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Vision, purpose and values are crucial to athletic programs
After I graduated college, in a fit of reckless abandon that had nothing to do with my bachelor’s in history, I decided to become a coach. I was looking for something interesting, fun and not necessarily practical. My idea was always to be happy...
Adidas joins fight to end Native American nicknames
Adidas has announced a new initiative to help schools ditch their Native American nicknames. The company plans to offer free design resources for schools looking to drop their Native American mascots, nicknames, imagery or symbolism. Adidas made t...
From the ground up
How one Florida school brought football to campus with the help of its basketball team [caption id="attachment_14453" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Photos courtesy of Faith Christian Academy[/caption] For years, Tony Medina wanted to start a f...
Praying high school football coach placed on paid leave
A Washington high school football coach has been placed on paid leave after ignoring district orders that he not continue his postgame prayer ritual. [caption id="attachment_14320" align="alignright" width="260"] Bremerton High School (Wash.)[/cap...
Survey: Should prayer be allowed in athletic programs?
In September, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether coaches or athletes should be allowed to lead their teams in prayer. The issue has been debated over the last few months as coaches and schools have found themselves in hot water for al...
Call for proposals: 2016 Team Sports Conference & Expo
Next year, we will launch the Team Sports Conference & Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier, the premier event for coaches, athletic directors and athletic trainers. In addition to our show floor featuring some of the top products in the team sports ...
K-State coach congratulates TCU quarterback on victory
Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder watched his team cough up an 18-point halftime lead last weekend against TCU, losing the game 52-45. Snyder reacted by sending the opposing quarterback a letter commending him on his "performance and poise"...
Prep football coach could lose job over postgame prayer
A high school football coach in Washington could end up losing his job if he continues ignoring district rules that prevent prayer at sporting events. [caption id="attachment_14320" align="alignright" width="242"] Bremerton High School (Wash.)[/ca...
Pa. youth football league cancels season over continued threats
A Pennsylvania youth football league has cancelled the remainder of its season after continued threats made against coaches and referees. [caption id="attachment_14305" align="alignright" width="232"] Photo via Facebook, Mount Pleasant Area Junior...
Nine up-and-coming products every coach must see
Smartphones and tablets have revolutionized the way we collect and disseminate information, a fact that’s abundantly clear on the sidelines at football games or in gymnasiums. But with so many products on the market, it can be difficult to tell whi...