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January 18, 2021

Coaching Football During COVID-19

In many parts of the country, Friday nights in the fall wouldn’t be complete without the local high school football team taking the field. Like many other facets of life in 2020, however, high school football traditions have been turned upside d...

January 14, 2021

6 Tips to Maximize Fundraising Around Football

by Scott Garvis

Efficiency Surrounding Fundraising Efforts — It is integral to develop positive relationships with your local businesses, boosters, and parent groups. Having a strategic plan to direct your efforts is key in prioritizing your fundraising effor...

January 12, 2021

10th Annual Athletic Directors Survey

by Wesley Sykes

Are high school athletic programs struggling financially? How have athletic departments responded to the COVID-19 pandemic? Which sports are being added to athletic departments in the not-so-distant future? These are a few of the questions we answer ...

January 7, 2021

Registration Open for ISVA 2021 Virtual Conference

by Wesley Sykes

Registration is now open for Joining Forces to Enhance Athletic Performance (www.isva2021.com), the 5th Annual International Sports Vision Association (ISVA) conference. The 2021 conference will be live online on Saturday, February 20 – Sunday, F...

December 11, 2020

It’s Not Just Players Who Need to be Who They Are

by Darren Fenster

As coaches, we often talk about the importance of our players being who they are and doing what they do. We want them to use their gifts, play with their personalities, and not try to be someone else. Players who truly know themselves have the best c...

November 20, 2020

40 Under 40 Perspective: People Over Performance

by Nick Mascioli athletic performance Second Baptist School

I have been fortunate enough to be in the field of athletics for the past seven years. It has created an avenue for me to pursue a full-time career, perform meaningful work, and help impact student-athletes and people regularly. I can honestly say th...

November 19, 2020

Iron Sharpens Iron: Calloused Hands, Bloody Knuckles & a Fire in your Heart

by Ken Mannie

As with most of you, I’ve derived a lot of the motivation for my life from family members. In my family, the main source of inspiration was my grandfather, Gabriel. Stern, stubborn, and strong as an ox in many ways, he was a card-carrying advocate ...

October 14, 2020

Iron Sharpens Iron: Love, Trust, & Respect

by Ken Mannie

Love, Trust, and Respect — This segment is being written on June 21st, Father’s Day. A day rightfully reserved for honor and gratitude to dad, and those who fill the void when needed — mentors, teachers, other family members, and anyone who cho...