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Wyoming providing concussion insurance for high school athletes
Every high school and middle school student participating in a Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) sponsored activity will now be covered by concussion insurance. The WHSAA purchased a policy for all of its student participants, a...
Study: Participation in youth sports continues to decline
Nationwide participation in youth sports is down nearly 8 percent over the last decade, according to a new study published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and The Aspen Institute. In 2008, close to 45 percent of kids ages 6 to 12 ...
Larry Brown writes about Bill Self’s coaching strengths
Kansas coach Bill Self is among this year's inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ahead of Friday's ceremony, coach Larry Brown wrote a thoughtful piece about what makes Self so effective. [caption id="attachment_10169" align...
Trick plays submitted by successful coaches
In late-game situations, where momentum is lacking and the scoreboard is working against you, a little trickery may be necessary. Do you remember Nebraska’s "Fumblerooski" in the 1984 Orange Bowl, and more recently, Michigan State University’s...
Motivation is the key to a solid foundation
Football coaches are responsible for a countless number of athletes — some manage a group of 60 or more. And if you want to guarantee your best team steps on the field in the fall, you have to spend time getting to know each one during the spring a...
Cubs manager Joe Maddon: Specialization is ‘obnoxious’
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon this week again voiced his displeasure with specialization, saying kids would gain more from having experience in a variety of sports. [caption id="attachment_24702" align="alignright" width="224"] Chicago Cubs mana...
Ohio school district adopts 1.0 GPA requirement for athletes
Dayton Public Schools (Ohio) last week lowered its academic standards for athletes, requiring students to carry a 1.0 GPA to remain eligible for sports. The district's Board of Education voted 4-1 in favor of the new policy. The one board member w...
Colorado coach placed on leave after videos appear to show cheerleaders forced into splits
Denver Public Schools (Colorado) placed five school officials on administrative leave Thursday while it investigates an incident in its cheerleading program. [caption id="attachment_24677" align="alignright" width="279"] Screenshot via KUSA-Channe...
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