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December 17, 2015

NSCA names new executive director

A seasoned professional with a history of leading nonprofit, membership-based associations, Michael Massik joins the NSCA as Executive Director effective in January 2016. “Michael brings a wealth of experience from his work with nonprofits, but ...

December 16, 2015

Survey: Should public schools welcome home-schooled athletes?

In November, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether home-schooled students should be permitted to play sports at their local public high schools. Here are the results along with some comments from respondents. • Home school students ...

December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan announces retirement effective immediately

Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball coach Bo Ryan on Tuesday announced his retirement, effective immediately.Ryan had already expressed his intentions to retire at the end of the season, and his announcement following Tuesday's 64-49 win over Texas A&...

December 15, 2015

Recording believed to be only known audio of Dr. James Naismith

From the University of Kansas A University of Kansas researcher has uncovered what is believed to be the only known audio recording of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball. The recording is located in the archives of the Library ...

December 15, 2015

Wichita State reviews athletics, considers football

Wichita State University has begun a review of its athletic department, and reports indicate that program leaders may considers bringing back football. According to The Wichita Eagle, the athletic review includes several aspects of the program —...

December 15, 2015

Deaf wrestler, MHSAA reach agreement on interpreter

Ellis Kempf, a deaf Michigan high school wrestler, has reached an agreement with the state's athletic association over the use of his interpreter. Kempf had filed suit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), arguing it did n...

December 11, 2015

Miss. parent charged with felony after knocking out HS coach

The mother of a Mississippi high school girls basketball player has been charged with assault after punching the team's coach following Thursday's game. WCBI-TV in Mississippi reported that the attack took place during the first quarter of the H...

December 11, 2015

Miss. parent charged after knocking out coach

The mother of a Mississippi high school girls basketball player has been charged with assault after punching the team's coach following Thursday's game.WCBI-TV in Mississippi reported that the attack took place during the first quarter of the Hamilto...