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Lawsuit alleges parent wore his referee uniform, influenced Illinois playoff football game
A lawsuit filed last week accuses an Illinois high school football parent of dressing in his referee uniform while off duty and influencing the outcome of a playoff game. The game in question took place on Nov. 10, when Nazareth Academy — a priv...
Preparing your team for next season after losing a playoff bid
{Sponsored} There’s a sense of finality and mourning after the last game of the season, whether it’s because the team didn’t make the playoffs or because they lost in the postseason. Players might cry or let emotions get away from them – espe...
Going long in the playoffs: How keep your players fresh
{Sponsored} The regular season can be exhausting for the best teams, but playoffs will really separate great teams from the good ones. The grueling postseason may require coaches to make many small adjustments — and some big ones — on the fly. He...

Winless Massachusetts HS football team makes playoffs
The Triton Regional High School football team didn't win a single game this season, but that didn't keep the Vikings from the state playoffs. Triton finished the regular season 0-7 and was outscored 248-42. However, the Vikings played a tough sch...

Coach & A.D. throwback: Barry Switzer and the wishbone offense
Coach & Athletic Director is in its 88th year of production. Over that time, we've had the pleasure of working with legendary coaches across all sports to help share their knowledge. To celebrate another year educating thousands of coache...

9 of nation’s 10 largest school districts adopt Heads Up Football
New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago are among the U.S. public school districts enrolled for coaching education and player safety protocols within USA Football's nationally endorsed Heads Up Football program this fall. Nine of the 10 large...

Preventing football injuries requires multifaceted approach
Football seems to have a reputation for causing a high incidence of injury. Due to the nature of the sport, it’s easy to understand why. But with a strict, thoughtful approach, teams can go a long way toward preventing football injuries. Footbal...

Texas high school football player suspended after attacking opponent during game
A Texas high school football player has been suspended indefinitely after body slamming and choking an opponent during a game. Waco University and Burleson faced off last month, and the attack took place during a kickoff return. In the video below...








