athletic administration

tssaa
September 21, 2020

Nashville Volleyball Player Disqualified For Wearing Hijab

Last week a Tennessee charter school student-athlete was disqualified by a referee during a volleyball match for wearing a hijab for religious reasons. Citing a uniform rule by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the refer...


football
September 18, 2020

Colorado Prep Football OK’d, Public Schools Await Decision

Earlier this week, Colorado governor Jared Polis announced the state's conditional approval to revised guidelines that would allow for select outdoor prep sports to start in the fall. The news comes after the Colorado High School Activities Associ...


utah
September 17, 2020

Former Utah HS Football Player Testifies of Harassment

A woman and former high school football player in Utah testified recently in a lawsuit filed against two school districts and the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) for harassment and isolation as the only girl on the team. According ...


September 15, 2020

Athletic Organization Insurance: Considering the Options

{Sponsored} Preparing for any sports event comes with a long to-do list, and purchasing insurance can sometimes fall off the radar. However, signing up for coverage requires careful consideration and should never be a last-minute decision. Choosing a...


resigned
September 14, 2020

Michigan AD Resigned in Objection To HS Sports Resuming

A Michigan high school athletic director has resigned down from his post as the state has loosened its restrictions on high school sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Unke announced his resignation as the Tawas Area High School athletic direct...


lighting
September 9, 2020

Shedding Light on Price vs. Total Cost of Ownership

{Sponsored} “How much does it cost?” When it comes to sports lighting and the decision to upgrade to LED, that’s always the first question. But what if someone told you there was a better question to ask? What if, instead, you were to ask...


coach
September 8, 2020

Kansas Coach Arrested After Allegedly Posing As Teen Online

An assistant boys high school basketball coach in Topeka, Kansas allegedly posed as a teenage girl on social media to get explicit photos from other teenagers, according to the FBI. Jeffrey D. Pierce, the assistant basketball coach of Seaman (KS) ...


survey
September 4, 2020

Survey: LGBTQ Athletes Have Higher Self-Esteem, Grades

According to a new survey from The Trevor Project, LGBTQ youths who participate in sports are likelier to have higher self-esteem, do better in school, and show fewer symptoms of depression compared to their LGBTQ peers. They surveyed more than 17...