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Installing a preseason emergency response plan
All public and private schools have an emergency response plan that allows staff and students to respond to an emergency in an organized and safe manner. Massachusetts requires that schools to have a medical emergency response plan for injuries on...
Most Read Stories from CoachAD.com in 2011
It’s that time of year again when everyone wants a quick review of the "best" or "worst" stories from the previous year. Coach and Athletic Director is happy to join the ranks and share our list of the stories that generated the greatest intere...
Is it OK to curse when you are a high school coach?
Do you have a policy in place to police profanity? Please comment underneath the video or email Michael Austin, editor-in-chief of Coach And Athletic Director....
Using Your Quarterback In The Running Game: Zone Read
The gun zone read is something Nielson uses at Duluth. He says his squad runs zone read off both the inside and outside zone action of the shotgun.Over the past couple of years, he admits, defenses have become more adept at defending this series, so ...
31-Year-Old Former Coach Loses Battle With Cancer
Former Wauwatosa West boys basketball coach Mike Landisch lost his year and a half year battle with cancer Sunday night.Landisch, 31, is survived by his wife, Colleen, daughter, Makenna, and son, Caden, who was born in August. He was placed in hospic...
Critical elements for teaching a 4-out offense
Many coaches stymie their players by giving them too much structure within an offense. Our program experienced a lot of success after we made the switch from a 3-out motion offense to a 4-out motion. A 4-out motion offense allows the players more ro...
Balancing the athletic director job with family
Our position as athletic director is extremely time-intensive, demanding and unforgiving. It's not uncommon to have contests scheduled every day of the week, some during the evening in either the stadium or gym, and even some on Saturdays. Our one...