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January 14, 2015

Montana considers transgender athlete policy

Montana could soon become the next state to adopt a formal policy on transgender athletes. The state athletic association is expected to vote on the proposal Monday, Jan. 19. If approved, the Montana High School Association would be responsible fo...

January 14, 2015

NFHS reveals 2014 National Coaches of the Year

The National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association has revealed its 2014 National Coaches of the Year. Recipients for girls sports are: • Carmen Jackson, track and field, Miami (Florida) Northwestern Senior High Sc...

January 14, 2015

Coach’s firing puts spotlight on ‘old school’ tactics

An Oregon high school basketball coach was fired last week following a tournament where school officials say he made contact with one of his athletes.The nature of the contact is unclear — video exists, and some initially called it a head-butt ...

January 9, 2015

Illustrating the perils of social media

Athletes are told on a regular basis that their actions on social media could cost them dearly, but few understand that fact until it actually happens. Gannett recently published an interesting piece illustrating the perils of social media, and th...

January 9, 2015

Oregon coaches refuse to yell at players

There are a few topics in coaching that always seem to strike a nerve, and yelling has always been one of them. Some don’t see the problem, while others are vehemently against berating players. The Oregon Ducks football team supports the latter....

January 9, 2015

Illustrating the perils of social media

Athletes are told on a regular basis that their actions on social media could cost them dearly, but few understand that fact until it actually happens.Gannett recently published an interesting piece illustrating the perils of social media, and the le...

January 9, 2015

Oregon coaches refuse to yell at players

There are a few topics in coaching that always seem to strike a nerve, and yelling has always been one of them. Some don't see the problem, while others are vehemently against berating players.The Oregon Ducks football team supports the latter. The W...

January 6, 2015

NCAA pilot program assists families with travel expenses

The NCAA will help cover expenses for players' families to travel to the Men's and Women's Final Fours this spring, under a new pilot program announced Tuesday.A waiver granted today by the NCAA also allows the College Football Playoff to assist with...