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Massachusetts lawmakers reviewing concussion proposals
Massachusetts' Joint Committee on Public Health began hearing testimony this week on a number of proposals that would address concussions in high school and youth sports. Six different bills have been put forward by state lawmakers. One would cre...

Four principles to make your team ‘lucky’
Maybe not frequently, but often enough I’ll have a conversation with a parent, an opposing coach, or even a player that invokes the word luck in relation to a volleyball match. Comments like, “Boy, you were lucky Sally stepped up when Suzie wasn...

Poll: How should HS coaches who illegally recruit be punished?
From time to time, high school coaches throughout the nation are suspended or fired after reports that they illegally recruited players from another school. Punishments vary from one case to another, so we wanted to hear what coaches thought. In o...

10 most innovative game-changing products for 2017
Technology is changing the face of the sports industry. Helmet sensors and modifications have improved player safety, and advanced scouting software helps coaches identify even the smallest advantages for victory. Coach & Athletic Director’s...

N.H. dad sues school after son suspended from football team
The father of a New Hampshire high school football player is suing the school district, claiming his son was wrongfully suspended from the team. According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, the 16-year-old was handed a one-year suspension from the...

The six commitments of great coaches
I once read an article that examined the six leadership commitments of five-time NBA champion head coach Gregg Popovich. Because he has been so successful, I thought I'd share the tips and put my own spin on how these help coaches. 1. Understand wha...

The Rise of Esports: Competitive gaming growing in popularity
The word “athlete” likely doesn’t conjure images of teenagers planted in front of a computer screen, vigorously clicking away at their keyboards and mice. But competitive gamers across Illinois are determined to change that. The esports ...

USA Football ‘Adopt a League’ initiative helps programs after natural disasters
From USA Football USA Football, in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, today introduced its “Adopt a League” program. The initiative identifies youth and scholastic football programs that have been adversely affected by the three stor...








