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Building the best strength program with the right coach
Strength and conditioning is a greater focus in high schools today, as more coaches have learned its value to athletics. Darnell Clark, former director of strength and conditioning at Charlotte Country Day School in North Carolina, has been at his...
Is it heat exhaustion or a concussion?
{Sponsored} The news is full of stories of sports-related concussions and how they impact health. Coaches and parents are going to great lengths to reduce student-athletes’ risk of brain injuries. However, a hidden danger lurks this time of year, a...
Tips for creating a sanitary environment for athletes
Schools would be amazed at what a difference a clean facility can make. They might be more surprised by what can happen if they neglect their duty to create a sanitary, safe atmosphere. Part of the equation is the cleaning products and methods use...
MRSA: What you need to know
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections. As with all regular staph infections, recognizing the signs and rec...
Study: Rugby-style tackling may have lower force of impact than football style
From the American Academy of Neurology The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used in football, according to a preliminary study of college athletes released Tuesday. The study will be pre...
Colorado mandates mental health training for all coaches
Colorado high school coaches will now be required to take a course that improves their abilities to help student-athletes who may be struggling with mental health difficulties. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) adopted the re...
Powerline: Conducting a year-end evaluation
[caption id="attachment_27968" align="aligncenter" width="491"] Photo: Ken Mannie[/caption] As the regular school year unwinds, and with summer training procedures on the horizon, it’s an opportune time to evaluate your strength and conditioning p...
2019 Coaches Report: Greater commitment to athletic trainers
Last year, Coach & Athletic Director began surveying high school coaches to gather feedback on some of the major issues in the profession. The results help us better understand the challenges faced by coaches, and they guide us in providing relev...
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