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August 20, 2024

Are you more likely to suffer a concussion on grass or artificial turf?

Are concussions more likely to occur on grass fields or artificial turf? A recent study of Texas middle and high school football players sought to answer that very question. The study found that football athletes were more likely to suffer a concu...

August 20, 2024

NFHS will write rules for high school flag football

At the request of its member state associations to address the nation’s fastest-growing emerging high school sport, the NFHS will be writing playing rules for flag football, effective with the 2025-26 season. The NFHS Board of Directors has appr...

August 20, 2024

Aquinas High School unveils new athletic complex

After announcing plans to upgrade its athletic complex in May 2023, Aquinas High School in Georgia has unveiled its latest athletic facility. The school administration says the new athletic complex is the largest undertaking since Aquinas High Sch...

August 20, 2024

Wayne State College upgrades athletic facilities

Changes are happening all over the athletic campus at Wayne State College in Nebraska. Since 2022, Wayne State College has seen 200% growth in club sports, 25% growth in intramural participation, and the addition of two varsity athletic programs. ...

July 30, 2024

Preparing for the athletic school year

As the new athletic school year approaches, athletic directors must be proactive in their preparations. Here are some essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful year for your sports programs. 1. Review and Update Policies: Begin by reviewin...

May 22, 2024

Hiring an athletic trainer to your department

Hiring an athletic trainer for your school is one of the most important hires an athletic director makes in his or her career. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who are specifically trained to care for injuries and illnesses suffered ...

May 22, 2024

Former Toledo assistant coach sues school for $10M

A former University of Toledo assistant football coach is suing the institution after he claims to have been wrongfully fired due to his race and age. Craig Kuligowski is seeking more than $10 million in damages from Toledo after being fired in Ja...

May 1, 2024

MD athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks

A Maryland athletic director has been accused of using AI to impersonate a principal on an audio recording making racist comments, according to authorities last week. Dazhon Darien, a former teacher and athletic director at Pikesville High School us...