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July 16, 2015

Michigan coaches will now be required to have CPR training

Two years ago, the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved a requirement that all of the state's varsity coaches have valid CPR training, and beginning this fall the rule will take effect.The lag in en...

July 15, 2015

Michigan coaches will now be required to have CPR training

Two years ago, the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved a requirement that all of the state's varsity coaches have valid CPR training, and beginning this fall the rule will take effect. [caption ...

July 15, 2015

Ohio joins other states in limiting football practice contact

Ohio has joined a number of other states in limiting the amount of contact high school football teams are allowed during practices. The Ohio High School Athletic Association approved the measure Monday, adopting recommendations from the National F...

July 15, 2015

Survey: Fundamentals the best way to curb concussions

Concussions continue to be one of the biggest issues in contact sports, and while there is no way to completely prevent head injuries, there are ways to improve safety on the field of play. In June, Coach and Athletic Director surveyed readers ask...

July 14, 2015

NCAA committee recommends medical observers for football

The NCAA Football Rules Committee on Monday recommended an experimental rule that would require medical observers at games to notify officials when a player appears to have suffered a head or neck injury. The rule could be approved during the NCA...

July 10, 2015

The University of Akron announces it will cut baseball

The University of Akron (Ohio) announced today it would cut baseball as part of a three-year program to address the school's financial troubles. [caption id="attachment_13265" align="alignleft" width="254"] The Akron Zips[/caption] No other de...

July 10, 2015

Chicago schools must increase sports opportunities for girls

Chicago Public Schools will be forced to increase athletic opportunities for girls at a minimum of 12 high schools under an agreement with federal investigators. [caption id="attachment_13260" align="alignright" width="318"] Chicago Public Schools...

July 10, 2015

Chicago schools required to increase opportunities for girls

Chicago Public Schools will be forced to increase athletic opportunities for girls at a minimum of 12 high schools under an agreement with federal investigators.The Office for Civil Rights found "significant disparities" between the enrollment of gir...