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December 31, 2018

School will no longer use ref who made wrestler cut dreadlocks

The referee who made national headlines by forcing a high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks before competing will no longer be used by the athlete's school district. Buena Regional School District Superintendent David Cappuccio said in a lette...

December 19, 2018

Study: Rule change leads to decline in cheerleading injuries

A recently published medical research study demonstrated how cheerleading rules can effectively maximize the safety of its participating athletes. The study examined the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA, now k...

December 18, 2018

Illinois takes another step toward sanctioning competitive gaming

It might not be long before Illinois high school students are able to participate in competitive gaming as a state sanctioned activity. According to Fox 2, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is putting together an advisory committee to de...

December 5, 2018

Kobe Bryant partners to open Mamba Sports Academy

Sports Academy and NBA legend Kobe Bryant announced on Monday a new joint business venture in holistic athletic training, including Sports Academy’s rebranding to Mamba Sports Academy. [caption id="attachment_27078" align="alignright" width="2...

November 30, 2018

Muffet McGraw: Parents must let their kids fail

Muffet McGraw doesn’t believe athletes today are that much different than the generations who came before them. She does, however, believe parents have changed quite a bit. [caption id="attachment_27246" align="alignright" width="239"] Photo: Co...

November 30, 2018

How to conduct a successful evaluation process with players and staff

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November 30, 2018

Best bet in offseason coach education

{Sponsored} Educational opportunities for football coaches and administrators are abundant in the offseason. You can find them across the country,each with its own take. But why travel to multiple locations when you can visit one large event and get ...

November 20, 2018

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...