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Florida introducing new bill against athletic association
Florida lawmakers are again introducing a bill that would change the way the state's athletic association operates. A report from FloridaPolitics.com indicates the bill will be heard next week by the Education Appropriations subcommittee. It aims...
Minn. doctors call for elimination of football from schools
A pair of Minnesota doctors have recommended that football be eliminated from our nation's schools, arguing that the pressure and injury risks are too great for children. [caption id="attachment_14682" align="alignright" width="272"] Photo: Kevin ...
The approach to coaching ‘Millennials’
Coaching today's athletes is an arduous challenge for those who are not technologically savvy. Facebook, tablets and iPhones are becoming almost as necessary as clipboards and whistles. [caption id="attachment_11388" align="alignright" width="200"] ...
Univ. of North Dakota drops ‘Fighting Sioux’ for ‘Fighting Hawks’
Sharing Block: Winning Hoops Sharing BlockThe University of North Dakota is replacing its "Fighting Sioux" nickname with the "Fighting Hawks, the school announced last week....
North Dakota changes mascot to ‘Fighting Hawks’
The University of North Dakota is replacing its "Fighting Sioux" nickname with the "Fighting Hawks," the school announced Wednesday. North Dakota officially dropped the "Fighting Sioux" mascot in 2012, but a bill passed by state lawmakers prevent...
Survey: Should youth athletes be given participation trophies?
In October, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether participation trophies should be awarded to youth athletes, an act that some feel has created a culture of entitlement among kids. Here are the results of the survey along with some of th...
ESPN awards USA Football $250K to advance player safety
ESPN is continuing its support for USA Football by donating $250,000 to advance the safety of playing football with standards rooted in the best available science on high school and youth levels through USA Football resources and programs. The financ...
Ineligible player gets Florida football team booted from playoffs
A Florida high school football team will not be allowed to participate in the playoffs because it used an ineligible player during the regular season. Orange City University High School self-reported the violation, thinking it would just have to ...
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