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June 6, 2023
Keeping the ‘stud’ in student-athletes
As student-athletes returned to campuses in August 2020, many stakeholders had questions and concerns regarding the loss of student learning and the impact the pandemic would have on the students academically, socially, and emotionally. While I think...
June 6, 2023
A.D.ministration: Sportsmanship starts with the A.D.
One of the basic aspects or fundamental elements of education-based athletics is sportsmanship. Positive, respectful behavior is expected from athletes, coaches, and fans, and this expectation is clearly stated at the beginning of all National Federa...
June 6, 2023
Qualities of Level 1 Athletic Programs
Successful programs have administrators (Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors) who: Know what they are looking for when hiring for leadership positions and hire the right people and then stand by them. Administrators w...
June 1, 2023
LSU football unveils air-conditioned helmets for players
In the rough-and-tumble SEC, regarded as the top-tier college football conference in the nation, any edge you can gain on your opponent can make a difference. The LSU athletic department knows this — whether it's on the field or the recruiting t...
May 31, 2023
Ohio high school offers semester-long referee course
An Ohio high school is doing its part in ensuring the future of scholastic sports won't continue to be threatened by a referee shortage. Boardman High School has started a sports officiating pilot class this school year and plans to offer a ...
May 30, 2023
High school baseball team loses state title on dropped third strike gaffe
A New York high school baseball team committed a mental gaffe during a state championship game that resulted in the opposing team winning in walk-off fashion. Hornell High School was a strike away from winning the Section V Class B1 state title ag...
May 22, 2023
Schembechler resigns from Michigan over Twitter remarks
The son of Michigan football coach legend Bo Schembechler had a short-lived coaching stint with the Wolverines program. Shemy Schembechler was hired early last week as an assistant director of recruiting on Jim Harbaugh's staff. He resigned a few ...
May 16, 2023
NFHS updates free throws and foul procedures for 2023-24 season
Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free thr...
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Developing a blue chip program without blue chip players
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All teams can compete consistently, regardless of the players in their...