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Chicago Cubs coach Will Venable turns to Pete Carroll for coaching advice
Chicago Cubs third base coach Will Venable has spent his entire life in the eye of the baseball world. [caption id="attachment_28786" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo: Ian DAndrea, Wikimedia Commons[/caption] Venable himself is the son of ...
Varsity Brands names finalists in 2020 School Spirit Awards
Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit and achievement, today announced that its signature school pride event, the Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, has named finalists for its 2020 School Spirit Awards. This marks the event's fifth co...
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USA Football accepting grant applications from youth, high school teams
Youth, middle school and high school football programs may apply now through March 9 for USA Football’s equipment grant program, offering $1 million in resources to benefit young athletes. USA Football is a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralymp...
Patrick Mahomes’ high school coach credits multisport participation for rise
Patrick Mahomes is a rare breed of athlete, and the coaches at his Texas high school knew it. [caption id="attachment_28578" align="alignright" width="209"] Photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons[/caption] In addition to his performance on the...
N.C. parent charged after attacking athlete at wrestling tournament
A North Carolina man is facing charges after running on to the mat during a high school wrestling tournament and attacking his son's opponent. The incident happened Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina. During one of the matches, Barry Jones rus...
North Carolina requires showing of concussion education video
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors passed regulations last week mandating that schools require parents and students to view a concussion education video known as CrashCourse prior to each season. The vid...
More than 350 basketball coaches take part in Coaches vs. Cancer ‘Suits and Sneakers’ week
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the leading organization devoted to creating a world without cancer, will celebrate Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week Jan. 20-26 during basketball games around the country. More than 350 NCAA coaches, i...





