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February 12, 2018
Idaho holds first state-sanctioned all-girls wrestling tournament
Idaho made history over the weekend, hosting the state's first sanctioned all-girls high school wrestling tournament. It's a step fans of the sport hope eventually leads to an all-girls state championship event. The tournament comprised more than ...
January 8, 2018
9 effective teaching methods for coaches
Productive coaches spend 75 percent of their time teaching the sport to their players, and the other 25 percent of the time coaching. With younger athletes, this gap increases with teaching becoming more important. The problem is that many coaches...
December 27, 2017
Football still far and away most popular sport among high school boys
More than one million American boys played high school football in 2016-17. While it is still the most played sport among boys, participation decreased by more than 23,000 players from the previous year. (See chart at bottom of page.) Data compile...
February 7, 2017
Colorado HS wrestling coach fired after hazing caught on film
A Denver-area high school wrestling coach has been fired over a hazing ritual that allegedly took place during one of the team's practices. Rocky Johnson, who according to The Denver Post was in his first year coaching at Chaparral High School, ...
February 2, 2017
Iowa lawmakers take aim at concussions in sports
Iowa legislators have introduced a bill that would require schools to have health care professionals on the sidelines during all contact sports. The bill is currently at the committee level, and it's unclear how much support it has within the legi...
February 10, 2016
Michigan prep wrestling team DQ’ed from postseason
One of Michigan's top high school wrestling programs has been barred from competing in the postseason after exceeding its competition limit during the regular season. [caption id="attachment_14871" align="alignright" width="300"] Grandville High ...
February 5, 2016
Nebraska legislator seeks to broaden state’s anti-hazing law
A Nebraska legislator this week introduced a bill that would broaden the definition of hazing to include acts that are sexual in nature. [caption id="attachment_14871" align="alignright" width="298"] A hazing incident within a Nebraska high schoo...
December 21, 2015
Iowa prep wrestler dies after collapsing during tournament
An Iowa high school wrestler died over the weekend after collapsing during a tournament, though officials have yet to determine exactly how it happened. [caption id="attachment_14871" align="alignright" width="315"] Iowa high school wrestler Austi...
December 15, 2015
Deaf wrestler, MHSAA reach agreement on interpreter
Ellis Kempf, a deaf Michigan high school wrestler, has reached an agreement with the state's athletic association over the use of his interpreter. Kempf had filed suit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), arguing it did n...
December 4, 2015
Deaf wrestler suing Mich. athletic association over interpreter
A Michigan high school wrestler is suing the state's athletic association, claiming it's disallowing him "full use" of his interpreter. The lawsuit was filed Thursday and claims that the Michigan High School Athletic Association prevents Royal Oak...
It is incredibly important for an athletic administrator to be visible at practice sessions and games. This aspect does, however, take planning and commitment.
A.D.ministration: 7 tips for supporting every single sport
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Athletic administrators have countless responsibilities, duties and ta...