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‘How to Coach Girls:’ Developing team chemistry
The following is an excerpt from “How to Coach Girls,” written by Mia Wenjen and Alison Foley. Foley is the head women’s soccer coach at Boston College, where she has led her teams to the postseason during 13 consecutive seasons. Wenjen is an e...

What makes good coaches great?
Results from Coach & Athletic Director’s annual State of the Industry survey, published in our January edition, again revealed that finding qualified coaches is a major problem for athletic directors. So, how do you find the best people to lea...

How do I become a coach?
Experienced coaches and athletic directors offer their tips for getting started So, you want to become a coach? Ask those with experience leading teams, and they’ll tell you it’s one of the most rewarding jobs available. Billy Graham once...

South Dakota blocks proposal to let more home-schoolers play sports
South Dakota lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal that would have given more freedom to home-schooled students who want to play public school sports. As it stands, the state's home-schooled students can request permission from their districts t...

Poll: 93% of coaches disagree with specialization
Sport specialization is a major issue in youth and high school sports. Some believe it's the most reliable path to a college scholarship, while others say it leads to burnout and injuries. In Coach & Athletic Director's latest poll, we asked r...

Eight tips for coaching girls at all levels
The goal for coaches is to win games and turn athletes into quality people. But there may come a time when you're asked to adjust your style to accommodate the opposite gender or coach a group of athletes you may not be familiar with. For some...

Bill would allow home-schooled students in Ky. to form teams
A proposal by a Kentucky lawmaker would allow the state's home-schooled students to organize their own athletic teams to compete against public schools. The bill passed through committee on Tuesday and will be sent to the full House. It has the su...

How can you make this a year to remember?
Strategies to challenge yourself and your team to take the next step forward I want to challenge you to answer and, more importantly, act on a question that will make a major difference in your life. After all, it’s the kind and quality of que...








