athletic administration
November 1, 2023
URI launches plan to upgrade athletic facilities
The University of Rhode Island (URI) is launching a major fundraising initiative to enhance athletics facilities and advance championship-caliber programs at the state’s flagship university. The multi-year effort aims to raise $20 million in philan...
November 1, 2023
MSU, Mayo Clinic agree to $4 million partnership for sports medicine services
Minnesota State University (MSU) announced a partnership between its athletic programs and the Mayo Clinic Health System. The agreement takes effect December 1 and is part of a $4.14 million partnership that covers nearly six years. A recent st...
October 31, 2023
Illinois students can take online officiating course
High school students in Illinois are taking classes to get their referee licenses to officiate youth sports referees. When the students pass the class, they become licensed referees for the Illinois High School Association and Illinois Elementary ...
October 31, 2023
Columbus State dedicates new athletic training facility
Through charitable support from The Hughston Clinic, Columbus State University Athletics on Oct. 26 officially dedicated the new Hughston Clinic Sports Performance Center and the Champ L. Baker Jr. Athletic Training Room in memory of the renowned ort...
October 31, 2023
Maxx Crosby commits $1 million for improvements to EMU athletics
Eastern Michigan University football/current Las Vegas Raiders standout Maxx Crosby, along with his wife/former EMU soccer student-athlete, Rachel, has committed $1 million to the EMU Athletics Department, Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott W...
October 31, 2023
High school ref arrested after punching basketball coach
A referee was arrested after punching a high school boys' basketball coach during a game in California last weekend. Referee Brandon Knapper and Oak Hills head coach Rob Alexander were involved in the scuffle after Alexander was upset with the way...
October 24, 2023
Michigan closer to approving NIL for high school athletes
Michigan could become the 35th state to allow high school student-athletes to profit off of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Last week, the Michigan House passed a bill that would prohibit athletic associations and schools from not allowing ...
October 24, 2023
Florida Atlantic athletic centers undergoing renovations
Michael and Michelle Hagerty donated $5 million at the end of 2022 to fund renovations to the Florida Atlantic University athletic facilities. Many of the renovations are now underway. According to the FAU minor project database, these small renov...
The recipients of the Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award are the inspiration for others in the field to strive for excellence and raise the standards in sports medicine. tinyurl.com/zmxna8a5
