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New Jersey announces new rules for transgender athletes
New Jersey's athletic association on Wednesday announced new rules for transgender high school athletes. Under the new regulations, a transgender student is defined as a student whose gender identity differs from that student’s birth sex. Transg...
Building Bridges: Remembering HS football coach Ben Jones
A look at how Jones successfully united Mississippi's first integrated high school football team [caption id="attachment_25183" align="alignleft" width="543"] Photos courtesy of Becky Jones West[/caption] He wanted to make sure his players knew h...
Marist College drops ‘Shooter’ as mascot name
Marist College's sports mascot is no longer known as "Shooter," a change made last month in light of mass shootings throughout the nation. The college, roughly 80 miles north of New York City, made the switch with little publicity. But Director of...
Poll: Should high school sports have no-cut policies?
In October, Coach & Athletic Director asked readers whether high school athletic programs should have no-cut policies. Some schools enforce no-cut policies as a way to increase involvement and assure every student the opportunity to reap the ben...
Study: Specialization increases risk of serious injury
Year-round specialization does not improve an athletes chances of playing professionally. Instead, according to a new study, it increases the risk of serious injury. The latest report confirms what dozens of studies have already concluded in recen...
Creating a social media policy for athletes
When I began my career as an athletic administrator almost 25 years ago, armed with my IBM Selectric II typewriter and a telephone in my office, the only reference to social media might have involved articles in the hometown newspaper or coverage...
11 reasons for creating a competitive cauldron
Looking to develop your athletes into relentless competitors? Invest the time to create your own “Competitive Cauldron.” Originated by legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith and perfected by 20-time national champion U...
Four tips for bonding with players
In attending various clinics and speaking with dozens of coaches over the last few years, it’s become clear that the “secret to success” goes beyond game film and intense practices. It takes a true family atmosphere. This is imperative at al...
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