July/August 2017
Features
Attacking with the onside kick: Why more football coaches should reconsider their special teams approach
Volleyball: Creating competitive game-like drills
The AD’s summer checklist: Eight things you can’t forget before the fall sports season
Continuing Education Section
The Principal-AD relationship: Communication and collaboration aids athletic programs
The clutch gene: Can athletes be taught to perform under pressure?
Departments
Between the Lines: Fight the good fight against parents
A.D.Ministration: Honoring your coaches and athletes
Powerline: A tribute to the strength of coaches
USA Football kicks off rookie tackle pilot program {Sponsored}
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Five summer tips for athletes
Product Marketplace
Past Coach and Athletic Director issues
June 2017
Features
Eight-man football: Participation decline sparks interest in nontraditional game
Sports product education section
Basketball — Power Rebounding: Philosophy and drills to improve players at the boards
Rebounding from ACL injuries: What athletes, coaches can expect on the road to recovery
Baseball/softball — Coaching your outfielders: Repetition leads to improved decision making during games
Departments
Between the Lines: Never underestimate the value of character
A.D.Ministration: Fundraising in small communities
Powerline: Training the posterior chain
Winning Edge: Six reasons why programs slip and stumble
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Our tests to assess mobility and weaknesses
Product Marketplace
April/May 2017
Departments
Between the Lines: Team captains must not be normal
A.D.Ministration: Developing and sustaining quality coaches
Powerline: Five training tips all coaches must know | Six nutritional tips
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Is foot pronation as bad as it seems?
Features
Pulaski’s Field of Dreams: Wisconsin school district overcomes obstacles to begin on long-awaited facilities project.
A Bright Future: LED lights can save money, provide better coverage for stadiums
Kansas builds first-class locker room
The Winning Formula: Identifying player strengths, weaknesses critical to program’s success
Athletic Facilities and the Environment: How a ‘green’ approach can be more efficient and effective
March 2017
2017 Buyers’ Guide: Get the information you need about the companies that distribute any product you’ll ever want for your program.
February 2017
Features
A new era of coaching — Examining non-traditional approaches to strength development
Four critical vitamins and minerals
Louder than words — Why visual demonstrations, body language matter to athletes
Unbreakable defense — How one Pennsylvania prep soccer team earned 17 shutouts in a single season
Departments
Between the Lines: Use caution with concussion statistics
A.D.Ministration: The work-life balancing act
Powerline: Evaluation and assessment for the new year | Tips from the trenches
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Exercises to prevent baseball injuries
January 2017
Features
2017 State of the Industry: A look inside our sixth annual survey of high school athletic directors
Track & Field: Getting more from warm-ups
Running Wild: Auburn RB coach Tim Horton discusses the evolutions of one of football’s top positions
Here to Stay: Boise State’s Bryan Harsin discusses his career and leading one of football most consistent programs
Staying on Top of Facility Maintenance
Departments
Between the Lines: Overbearing parents scare off recruiters
A.D.Ministration: Parental interference in coaching
Powerline: Female strength training
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Reducing the risk of football injuries
USA Football: Education at USA Football national conference
November/December 2016
Features
The Kennedy Connection: An inside look at Iowa’s top high school | Coaches speak
Reactions to National Anthem protests
NFHS survey: Football’s decline slowing
Watch and learn
Continuing education
Insidious leadership and cowardly followership
A look at the USA Football National Conference
Departments
Between the Lines: The old leading the new
A.D.Ministration: The hijacked booster club
Powerline: Developing size, strength in young athletes
Winning Edge: Six qualities of the world’s best captains
On the Forefront: Q&A with Arnie Miehe
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Rest and recovery
Special Renovation Section: Blending past with present
September/October 2016
Features
Sports Innovations — 10 innovative products that are leaving their mark
A Step Forward in Stadium Lighting
Leadership Lessons from Serena Williams
12 Things it Takes to Win Championships
Limited-Contact Rules Making a Difference with Concussions
Playing & Practicing — Why athletes can’t have one without the other
Departments
Between the Lines: Do we need replay in prep sports?
A.D.Ministration: Maxims for athletic directors to live by
Powerline: The art of strength coaching
Sports Medicine Spotlight: The dangers of early sport specialization
Special Renovation Section: Libertyville baseball field gets fresh look
July/August 2016
Features:
Same job, different boss — How to adapt under a new administrator
The case for cuts — How cutting kids from teams has long-term benefits
Building strength — Seven essentials to creating a high school strength program
The communications game — How athletic directors can distribute information and gain program support
More school districts embracing Heads Up Football
Departments:
Between the Lines — Teach athletes to handle adversity
A.D.Ministration — Help for overwhelmed athletic directors
Powerline — Using caution in the summer heat
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Platelet-rich plasma in sports
Special Renovation Section — Windscreens spruce up WVU facilities
June 2016
Features:
Team Sports Conference & Expo preview
Starting from scratch — New Texas high school building an athletic program from the ground up
The winning formula
Pressure packed volleyball drills
Improve communications with versatile sound system support
Lead ’em Up teaches leadership, character
Heads Up Football offers education for prep coaches
Departments:
Between the Lines — Introducing the Team Sports Conference & Expo
A.D.Ministration — Getting and using feedback from coaches
Powerline — Preparation for summer strength training
Winning Edge — Your best player as your leader
Special Renovation Section — Banners give old facilities a fresh look
April/May 2016
Features:
University of South Dakota building big league facilities
Calm in the clutch — Lessons learned from the Seattle Seahawks in the 2014 NCF Championship game
Top 10 reasons to attend the Team Sports Conference & Expo
‘Fanorak’ promotes fan attendance
Facility partnerships — More schools seeking support to lower costs, upgrade stadiums
Laying new ground — Gardner-Webb University outfits stadiums with artificial turf
Improving student-athlete supervision — Facilities must accommodate observation by coaches and teachers
Departments:
Between the Lines — Keep spectators from crossing the line
A.D.Ministration — Combating clubs and specialization
Powerline — Confronting challenges of today’s strength coaches
Winning Edge — Five reasons your leaders struggle
Sports Medicine Spotlight — HGH use in sports
Nutritional Value — The buzz kill on energy drinks
Special Renovation Section — Banners give old facilities a fresh look
March 2016
2016 Buyers’ Guide: Get the information you need about the companies that distribute any product you’ll ever want for your program.
February 2016
Features:
Battling overuse ailments in swimming
The little things — Why coaches must get players to appreciate all aspects of their sport
Weight room flooring — What athletic directors and coaches need to know
Departments:
Between the Lines — Schools must be careful overworking ADs
A.D.Ministration — Making a home-run hire
Powerline — Training the lower body
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Mono in athletes
Nutritional Value — Win with nature’s superfoods
Special Renovation Section — Texas State upgrades tennis courts
January 2016
Features:
Developing coachable players
The reality of MRSA — How properly disinfecting laundry can keeps athletes safe
2016 State of the Industry — Interscholastic athletic director survey offers glimpse into the condition of prep sports
Something to prove — How Utah became the new Pac-12 threat
The quarterback club — How Capital QB Academy is improving Wisconsin’s signal callers
Departments:
Between the Lines — Issue of football safety won’t go away
A.D.Ministration — Combating pay for play
Powerline — Off the beaten path
Winning Edge — Understanding the importance of trust
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Examining the benefits of barefoot running
Nutritional Value — High-protein diets
Special Renovation Section — Rebranding College of the Holy Cross
November/ December 2015
Features:
Alone at the Top — Hinsdale Central’s eight state championships is a feat that may never be matched by another Illinois school
Field Management Recordkeeping — Tips to keep your grass surfaces in top shape
Debating home-schooler Participation — More states opening their doors to high school athletic programs
Prep Sports Hits 7.8 Million Athletes — Five takeaways from the latest NFHS participation
Athletic Directors must Embrace Technology — Today’s technology can help athletic directors and coaches do everything from stream gams to record statistics
Departments:
Between the Lines — Coaches must preach respect to referees
A.D.Ministration — Preparing an emergency plan
Powerline — Managing daily priorities of strength program
Winning Edge — Creating a pipeline of team leaders
Sports Medicine — The science of massage treatments
Special Renovation Section — Banners ‘modernize’ Broken Arrow
Classifieds
September/October 2015
Industry Innovations — Featuring nine up-and-coming products every coach must see
Lessons on Leadership — Vision, purpose and values are crucial to athletic programs
Weathering the Storm — Maintaining perspective and positivity during a 17-game losing streak
The Rise of Lacrosse — Ohio joining others in sanctioning one of the fastest growing sports
A Season in the Stands — Observations after taking a year off from coaching basketball
Between the Lines — In support of education first
A.D.Ministration — Improving your LinkedIn presence
Powerline — Supporting your in-season strength program
Winning Edge — Strengthening the coach-captain relationship
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Understanding and preventing football injuries
Nutritional Value — Beware of junk science
Special Renovation Section — Texas school dresses up facilities for students and athletes
July/August 2015
Continuing Education special advertorial section — Featuring sports programs at the collegiate level
Making your secondary primary — The imperatives of secondary play are beneficial to mane and zone concepts
The need for speed — How defenses should prepare to face football’s new face-paced offenses
Running up the score — Schools can afford impressive stadium displays if they get creative
The seven signs of a struggling coach — How to recognize if a coach in your program may be having trouble with their responsibilities
Team stores aiding athletic programs — Some companies are finding ways to streamline the process of ordering ream apparel
Building a character development program — How Broken Arrow High School is recognizing its student-athletes
Overcoming the wall — 10 strategies to help coaches and athletes defeat adversity
Keeping facilities sanitary — Six tips to keep your athletic facility sanitary
Between the Lines — Inspirational speeches serve a greater purpose
On the Forefront — Q&A with Patti Phillips, chief executive officer for the NACWAA
A.D.Ministration — The visible athletic director
Powerline — Strength and conditioning checklist for success
Winning Edge — Guidelines for effective postgame talks
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Understanding baseball injuries
Nutritional Value — Fishing for nutritious meals
Special Renovation Section — Florida schools aesthetically improve facilities
May/June 2015
Conditioning for volleyball players — Coaches should first build a base of general conditioning before transitioning to cutting and shifting movements used in the sport
A plan to improve player performance — Drills, exercises to help athletes across multiple sports
Fighting for change — Advocates presenting the case for putting athletic trainers in every school
The risks of overhydrating — Summer heat poses many risks for young athletes
Soft-tissue therapy for athletes — Soft-tissue therapy is becoming more popular for athletes in all sports to avoid injury
Improving safety in athletes — High schools showing greater commitment to sports medicine
12 attributes of elite point guards — If you asked coaches what they want most in a point guard, you would get many different answers
Replacing quality coaches — Six valuable tips for identifying and landing qualified coaches
Between the Lines — Don’t be afraid of safety
On the Forefront — Head football athletic trainer at the University of Kansas
A.D.Ministration — Investing in professional development
Powerline — Establishing standards and leadership
Winning Edge — Five ways standards define and differentiate your program
Sports Medicine Spotlight — The science of altitude training
Nutritional Value — Relative energy deficiency in sports
Special Renovation Section — Graphics honor past, present athletes at Northwestern Oklahoma
April 2015
Grant helps Washington school install turf — Less than one year ago Arlington High School (Washington) became one of the region’s last schools to switch to turf
Illinois school renovates aging gymnasium — All playing surfaces have their breaking point, and last year the gymnasium at Williamsville High School (Illinois) finally reached its own
Stronger than ever — Texas school’s weight room making tremendous impact
Western Michigan upgrades locker room — New facility improves cleanliness, functionality
CSCCa set for annual conference — More than 1,400 conference attendees are expected at this year’s national conference, which features more than 200 exhibitor booths
A twist on summer camp — F.A.S.T helps build athletes and leaders in your school
The trend of stadium sponsorships — Why new revenue streams must be a priority for athletic programs
Communication breakdown — Why coaches must teach as if they are speaking a different language
Between the Line — Reining in unruly spectators
On the Forefront — Q&A with Cliff Hill, NHSACA’s 2014 Athletic Director of the Year
A.D.Ministration — Promoting ethics in high school sports
Powerline — A Spartan approach to progressive overload
Winning Edge — The five leaders every team needs
Sports Medicine Spotlight — The importance of athletic trainers
Nutritional Value — A continued look at vitamins, minerals
Special Renovation Section — Mural part of Towson University rebranding
March 2015
2015 Buyers’ Guide: Get the information you need about the companies that distribute any product you’ll ever want for your program.
February 2015
Placing an emphasis on baserunning abilities — Mike Roberts, former coach at the University of North Carolina, offers tips to coaches to help make baserunning a priority in their programs
Maximizing your weight room — How schools are turning to multi-use equipment to get the best workout
Fitness made easier with new technology — Intuitive devices are giving teams an edge in developing the individual attributes of their players
34th annual IHRSA convention set for March — The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s annual convention and trade show will be held in March in Los Angeles
Dry land programs for swimmers — How coaches can make athletes better outside the pool
Protecting your athletes — How the right brace helps to avoid debilitating injuries
Energetic soccer conditioning drills — Conditioning drills are critical in sports like soccer that require constant movement
Between the Lines — Keeping athletes safe from harm
On the Forefront — Q&A with Danielle Donehow, executive director, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
A.D.Ministration — Hazing is still a problem
Powerline — Establishing power points in offseason programs
Winning Edge — Motivating with the missile analogy
Sports Medicine Spotlight — Updates on sports concussions
Nutritional Value — The value of vitamins and minerals for athletes
Special Renovation Section — Libertyville baseball field gets fresh look
January 2015
Purple & Gold Standard — Ruffin McNeill discusses East Carolina’s success and why nothing’s better than coaching football
Constructing Camas football — After years of mediocrity, the Pacemakers have become one of Washington’s best programs
From the ground up — How one Florida school brought football to campus with the help of its basketball team
Coaching football at small schools — Tips for efficient planning and practicing
Coaching your jumpers — Eight competitive tips to keep your athletes fully prepared
Communication solutions for coaches — High schools beginning to use devices prominent at college levels
State of the Industry — What can we learn from the 2014-15 athletic director survey
Between the Lines — Finding the good amidst the bad
On the Forefront — Q&A with leaders in the team sports industry
A.D.Ministration — The importance of supervision
Powerline — Addressing agility and skill specificity year-round
Winning Edge — Six strategies to breakthrough to elite status
Sports Medicine Spotlight — The science of hydration
Nutritional Value — Eating for pleasure and performance
Special Renovation Section — Perfecting MEAC tournament all about details
November/December 2014
Leading by Example – Northern Burlington High School Named 2014 Program of Excellence honoree
Special Renovation Section – Graphics showcase athletic history at Northwestern Oklahoma State
Compiling the perfect resume – Tips to help high school athletes catch a recruiter’s attention
Climbing the career ladder – Degrees in sports administration, coaching becoming more popular
Strength in Numbers – Latest prep sports participation survey has promising results for high schools
Keeping your coaches – Ideas to prevent key personnel from fleeing to another school
Between the Lines – Need for athletic trainers must be addressed
Your Voice – Is your program equipped to protect athletes?
A.D. Ministration – Athletic directors must lead departments during transitions
Powerline – Tackling 2014s biggest strength training questions
Winning Edge – Relate and require is key to effective leadership
Sports Medicine Spotlight – The phenomenon of depression in athletes
Nutritional Value – How calories, protein and sleep help athletes get stronger
October 2014
Cutting the cord – Eighteen apps and software programs guaranteed to help coaches on the go
Purchasing communication devices – Five things to consider when buying new equipment
Confronting specialization – Why more athletes are choosing one sport, and what you can do to stop it
Strong feeder systems bring long-term success – The groundwork coaches lay for their squads in lower grades could have a big impact on their success for years to come
Maintaining perspective as an ambitious coach – Leaders must remember to not take team failures personally
Creating an Athletics Hall of Fame – Five steps to recognize your most outstanding student-athletes and coaches
Between the Lines: Tragedy reminds us the team is family
A.D. Ministration – 10 ideas to provide athletic directors more protection
Powerline – The positive effects of negative training
Winning Edge – Improving Communication Among Athletes
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Stress fractures are preventable catastrophes
Nutritional Value – Tips for eating responsibly away from home
Special Renovation Section – Graphics dress up Ohio University arena
September 2014
Keeping up with Carmel – How the Greyhounds are using more than championships to distinguish themselves from the rest
Athletic director building on the Carmel tradition
Running Carmel’s football program no easy task
Feeder system supports soccer team
Dual roles no issue for tennis coach
Swim program sets the Carmel standard
Leadership, loyalty leads softball program
Cross country program stands among the state’s elite
Basketball coach builds culture of unselfishness
Between the lines – Winners don’t talk about winning
A.D. Ministration – Surviving and thriving with committee work
Powerline – Why strength training is important for all athletes
Winning edge – Techniques to get your athletes talking
Sports Medicine Spotlight – The Value of Core Stability
Nutritional Value – Making Breakfast a Priority
Special Renovation Section – Fence graphics spruce up Babson athletic fields
July/August 2014
Sublimation The Future of Apparel – Durable jerseys provide schools an opportunity to save money
Special Rennovation Section – Recruiting Made Easier With New Soccer Field
Finding the Right Fit – A comfortable shoe makes a world of difference for student-athletes
The Man in the Middle – Auburn’s Dana Marquez and equipment managers everywhere are key to an athletic departments success
Maximizing Your Booster Club’s Effectiveness – How leadership and structure can help take your program forward
Retaining Successful Coaches – How athletic directors can encourage leaders to stick around
New Requirements Forcing Strength Coaches to get Certified – Beginning next year, strength coaches will need to have the appropriate certification in order to keep their jobs
Practice With a Purpose – Challenge players to create a competitive atmosphere outside of games
Setting up Athletes for Failure – Four ways coaches hinder success, and how they can turn it around
Building Program Pride Using Twitter – Twitter is the ultimate tool to let everyone know about your program’s great accomplishments in a matter of seconds
Between the Lines – Micromanagement not always a bad thing
Your Voice – Is cursing an issue in your athletic program?
A.D. Ministration – Planning strategies for athletic administrators
Powerline – Prioritizing and Enhancing Summer Conditioning Components
Winning Edge – 10 Ways to Train Your Athletes to Trust
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Looking out for Young Athletes
Nutritional Value – Five Hydration Mistakes and How to Correct Them
May/June 2014
Powerline: Strength and Conditioning – Mentoring, motivating and developing leadership in the weight room
Special Rennovation Section – New Stadium Brings Pride to Jesuit High School
Gaining an Edge Through Mental Training – Goal setting and imagery gets athletes in the right state of mind
A Lesson in Team Unity – What Coaches can Learn From the 2013 Boston Red Sox
Guide to Hiring a Strength and Conditioning Coach – How Athletic Administrators Can Find The Right Person for The Job
Taking Charge of Your Strength Program – Seven Concepts of Effective Training Protocols
Beat the Summer Heat – Acclimatization the Best Way to Keep Athletes Safe During Intense Outdoor Activities
In Support of Parent & Athlete Feedback – Modern day coaches could benefit from open discussions
‘Targeting’ Rule Comes to High School Football – The NFHS approved a new rule penalizing players for ‘targeting’ opponents with hits above the shoulders
Training With a Passion – Renowned trainer Ganon Baker developing the nation’s top athletes
The Four Pillars of Leadership – Motivation, communication, peer modeling and team cohesion create strong captions
A Blue Chip Program Without Blue Chip Players – Nine tips for building a team destined for long term success
A Plan for Expansion – Breaking large projects into smaller chunks eases the pain on athletic budgets
Between the Lines – Athletic directors must be prepared for scrutiny
Your Voice – Is illegal recruiting a problem in high school sports?
A.D. Ministration – Facing additional responsibilities and time constraints
Winning Edge – The 10 plagues of a problematic program
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Methods for Minimizing Athlete Injuries
March/April 2014
Reviving Irvinton – Construction of high school track and football field breathes new life into New Jersey town
Special Rennovation Section – Big graphics add spirit to Texas school’s athletic wing
Gulf Coast Schools Turn to Turf – Harrison county (Miss) cuts costs, fights flooding with two new playing fields
Eight Steps to a Successful Facilities Project – Planning is just one element in an exhausting process
Are Your Locker Rooms Safe? – Despite your best efforts, bacteria may be rampant throughout your athletic facilities
Becoming a Visible Leader – Whether it’s at games or community events, athletic directors must show their support
Eight Tips For Coaching Girls at all Levels
Between The Lines – Coaches deserve benefit of the doubt in blowout games
From the Bench – It’s about the kids, dummy
Letters – It’s time to cut insensitive team nicknames
Your Voice – Are coaches responsible for backing off in blowout games?
A.D. Ministration – Negotiations and the Athletic Director
Powerline – Understanding the Machinery and Mechanisms of Speed Improvement
Winning Edge –Preparing Top Teams for the Postseason
Sports Medicine Spotlight – The Relationship of Reaction Time to Injury Susceptibility
Nutritional Value – Get athletes the calcium they need
February 2014
Product Directory – Get the info you need about the companies that distribute any product you’ll ever want for your program
Supplier Directory – An alphabetical directory of all suppliers and manufacturers that are the preeminent companies in the team-sports market
Brand Directory – Know a brand name but not the company? Turn here for answers
Rebuilding a Damaged Culture – How a Santa Monica college coach repaired a broken football team and brought it back to relevancy
Develop a Social Media Policy For Student-Athletes – Strict guidelines will help protect athletes from making embarrassing mistakes on the internet
Special Rennovation Section – Upgrades help California school with branding
Between the Lines – Professional development crucial to athletic staffs
January 2014
Blue Heaven – There are 125 football programs that compete at college’s highest level, but to Brady Hoke there is nothing better than coaching at the University of Michigan
Safety Precautions to Protect Student-Athletes – Concussion awareness is paramount for team leaders
Winning the Fight Against Traumatic Head Injuries – Coaches can take a variety of simple steps to reduce concussions on their team
Special Renovation Section – Gulliver Prep renovation evokes pride in athletes
State of the Industry – 2013-2014 High school athletic director survey
Between the Lines – It’s time to cut insensitive team nicknames
Letters – NFL bullying raises questions about locker room culture
Your Voice – Should athletic programs continue to use Native American nicknames
A.D. Ministration – The A.D. as the Public Relations Practitioner
Powerline – Five New Years Resolutions for Your Strength and Conditioning Program
Winning Edge – Understanding the eight kinds of team cultures
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Minimizing the Risk for Back Injuries in the Weight Room
Nutritional Value – Properly fueling the body before exercise
November/December 2013
University School of Milwaukee – Milwaukee school sets high marks for academic, athletic excellence
Tappan Zee High School – Tappan Zee coaches developing character in student-athletes
Upland Christian Academy
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
Los Alamos High School
Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake High School
Between the Lines – Take time to learn from the best
Letters – High school PED testing a solution without a problem
Discovering New Heights – Improving jumpers requires more than strength
Improving Athletic Movements – Give players a competitive advantage
Preparing For the New Season – Student-athletes and coaches need a balance of work and rest
October 2013
The Right Way to Train – Coaches not using a sports-specific regimen to prepare athletes are taking may risks
The 21st Century Coach – From video software to team analytics , new innovations are changing the face of high school sports
Improving How Coaches Communicate – Football programs have a variety of options when interacting with one another
8 Tips for Building Positive Relationships With Parents
Between the Lines – High school drug testing
Letters – Government intervention in sports is necessary
Your Voice – Should high schools test athletes for performance enhancing drugs?
A.D. Ministration – 16 lessons for guiding non-teacher coaches
Powerline – Maintaining a productive in-season strength program
Winning Edge – The plateauing program
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Headaches are not just concussions
Nutritional Value – Eat well to stay well
Marketplace – Check out the latest innovation in the market
September 2013
Rising to the top – An inside look at how one Michigan high school found the fast track to success
Keeping Rockford’s Winning Tradition Alive
Maintaining a Winning Culture
Dedicated Baseball Coaches Make Year-Round Commitment
Taking A Successful Program in a New Direction
Coaching Volleyball is a Family Affair
Coaching a New Sport Begins With Fundamentals
Grassroots Efforts Help Maintain Wrestling Numbers
Following in the Footsteps of a Legend
Unique Sport Looks to Grow Participation
Feeder Program Sustains Lacrosse for the Long Term
Thriving as a Two-Team Coach
Between the Lines – New ownership brings excitement to coach and athletic director
MarketPlace – Check out the latest innovations in the market
July/August 2013
The Finishing Touch – Adding new coats to your gym floor gives it a pristine look, but other maintenance may help protect students and save school thousands
Mastering the Game Day Gauntlet – From volunteers to crisis management, athletic directors must develop a strategy
6 Keys to a Successful Coaching Career – Aspiring young professionals must network and seek hands-on training
Between the Lines – Government Intervention in Sports is Necessary
Letters – Athletic directors and title ix
Your Voice – Readers react to legislation safeguarding coaches from parents
A.D. Ministration – 11 tips for conducting effective, efficient meetings
Powerline – Developing a strong and powerful base
Winning Edge – 10 steps to resuscitate and resurrect a problematic program
Q&A – What legal issues concern athletic directors most?
Sports Medicine Spotlight – A ‘sick’ scapula part II addressing the issue
Nutritional Value – Focusing on the body composition of athletes
Product Spotlight – Nutrition injury protection
May/June 2013
Bracing for the Future – Fayettville High School in Arkansas improves facilities in preparation for influx of students, sports teams
A Community In Need – Shiloh Christian School in North Dakota lends a hand with new athletic facilities
Reconstructing Athletic Facilities – A look at capital improvement projects taking place around the nation
7 Steps to Build Your Athletic Departments Brand – Coaches must actively engage with the community, fans and alumni
Protecting Your Athletic Department – From title IX to risk management, athletic directors must understand their obligations under the law
Between the Lines – Athletic Directors Can Learn From Rutgers’ Carelessness
Letters – Referee safety and baseline testing
A.D. Ministration – Providing help for athletic directors
Powerline – Perspectives on strength and conditioning: a multi-faceted position
Winning Edge – 8 keys to coaching todays millennia-generation athlete
Sports Medicine Spotlight – A ‘sick’ scapula: is that contagious?
Q&A – How do you recruit and retain volunteers to work at sporting events?
Your Voice – A survey on the Rutgers basketball video & Mike Rice
Nutritional Value – Sports dietitians are vital team players
Product Spotlight – Conditioning communication apparel
March/April 2013
Budget Balancing Act – Deep cuts in high school sports mean athletic directors must take new approaches to planning, fundraising, and revenue opportunities
Moving From Club to High School Coaching is Not an Easy Transition – The coach must understand the group dynamic with scholastic teams
Creative Fundraising Ideas For Your Program – Cutbacks mean teams must develop their own revenue streams similar to club sports
Avoid the ‘Perfect Storm’ Emergency – Even with an action plan in place, debrief after emergencies to strengthen your strategy
The 6 People You Need in an Emergency – Emergency Action require routine updating and practicing
Increase Athlete Participation By Reaching Out to the Student Body – 5 keys to encouraging non-athletes to take the jump into athletics
Between The Lines – It’s time baseline testing becomes mandatory
Letters – There is no good in a 105-point victory
A.D. Ministration – Strive for professionalism in all aspects of your job
Powerline – Create a conditioning culture in the offseason
The Winning Edge – 8 sure fire ways to transform a sports program
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Developing structure for the athletic trainer and team physician relationship
Nutritional Value – 5 more foods your athletes need to eat
Q&A – How do DUIs affect the status of your staff members
Product Spotlight – Turf & field maintenance, bleachers/banners/signs, baseball
February 2013
Product Directory – Get the info you need about the companies that distribute any products you’ll ever want for your program
Supplier Directory – An alphabetical directory of all suppliers and manufacturers that are the preeminent companies in the team-sports market
Brand Directory – Know a brand name and not the company? Turn here for the answers
Integrate Non-Faculty Coaches Into the School Setting – Create an atmosphere where off-campus coaches feel welcomed and a part of the scholastic community
Dealing With Misguided, Difficult Parents – Follow these eight steps for more productive parent encounters and prepare your coaches for their confrontations
Breaking Down the 8 Personalities of Parents – Understanding the many faces of parents is the first step to a positive relationship
Encourage Constant Communication With Parents – Keep parents in the loop early in the season to avoid late season issues
Editorial – Take control of debate over single-sport athletes
A.D. Ministration – 12 ways to make you a better communicator by phone
Powerline – Understanding performance enhancing drugs in sports in 2013
The Winning Edge – Teach your athletes to compete
Sports Medicine Spotlight – Reduce the risks of elbow injuries in spring-sport athletes
Nutritional Value – The food your athletes need to eat
Q&A – Promote multi-sport options to your athletes
January 2013
What You’re Missing When It Comes To Brain Injuries – Protocols, safety issues and legal concerns are constantly changing in concussion management—get up to speed
Playing By The Rules – States say high schools and their coaches need to be more vigilant in preventing illegal transfers and recruiting
Starting A Program From Nothing, Going Undefeated 4 Years Later – Colorado State University-Pueblo football went from no helmets, pads, players or coaches in July 2007 to stringing together back-to-back undefeated regular seasons
How A Decrease In School Funding Is Affecting You – Reducing cost for transportation, apparel and lower-level coaching is how many atletic directors are handling this situation
Climbing The Athletics Administrator Ladder – Networking, taking charge and picking the best job all play critical roles in your success
The Austin Angle: Save Money By Partnering With Rival Schools
Letters: Running As Punishment; Ethics Of Leaked Report
A.D.Ministration: ‘No’ Isn’t A Bad Word
Powerline: Putting The Finishing Touches On Your Workouts
The Winning Edge: Your Captains Need To Do These 12 Things Today
Sports Medicine Spotlight: Implementing The 5-Stage Approach To Better Core Stability And Performance
Nutritional Value: Pay Attention To Your Vegetarian Athletes
Products: Check out the latest innovations in the market for… Indoor Flooring & Maintenance; Football Equipment; Injury Protection
November/December 2012
Blending Athletics With Education – Mary Institute and Country Day School (St. Louis, MO) embraces sports to help create the next generation of leaders
Fostering a Feeling of Connection – Vista Murietta High School (Murietta, CA) is home to more than 3,200 students and a staff working hard to connect every person to an extracurricular activity on campus
Guided by Support, Service and Education – The Overlake School (Redmond, Wash) boasts and 82 percent athlete participation rate
Uniting Coaches, Community and Athletes – St. Anthony Village High School (Minneapolis, Minn.) share the credit for creating one of the nation’s best sports departments
The Austin Angle – Shelters, seniors & Special Olympics
October 2012
Athletic AdministrationA Small School’s Project Is BIG For The Community
Athletic Administration
Balancing Budgets: Where Does Your School Stand
Athletic Administration
Building A Better Athlete At Muskego High School
Athletic Administration
Building A Better Athlete At Muskego High School
Athletic Administration
Building and sustaining an elite athletic program
Football • Huddle Up
Coach Was Correct In Having Player Remove Pink Gear
Football • Huddle Up
Coach Was Correct In Having Player Remove Pink Gear
Athletic Administration
Finding Focus In Your Practices
Sports Medicine & Nutrition
How To Refuel During Competitive Efforts
Football • Huddle Up
Leaked Football Scouting Reports Raises Ethical Concerns
Coaching
Look To Attorneys, Accountants For Fundraising Help
Huddle Up
Lowering Rims In Women’s Hoops A Logistical Nightmare
Huddle Up
Lowering Rims In Womens Hoops A Logistical Nightmare
Coaching
Nominations Opens For PCA’s Double-Goal Coach Award®
Athletic Administration
Preparing and prepping for the AD position
Sports Medicine & Nutrition • Strength & Conditioning
Preventing Core And Lower Extremity Sprains And Strains
Coaching
Raising $587K In 4 1/2 Months
Athletic Administration
Renovating To Catch Up To Growth
Huddle Up
Require Service Projects In Your Program
Huddle Up
Require Service Projects In Your Program
Huddle Up
Selling Your Athletes Short With Running As Punishment
Huddle Up
Selling Your Athletes Short With Running As Punishment
Athletic Administration
Starting From Scratch
Strength & Conditioning
Strengthening The Neck Protects Your Athletes
Coaching
Take Advantage Of Free Professional Development For Your Coaches
Strength & Conditioning
The 5 Points Of Emphasis For Any Successful Strength Program
