high school sports
How to host a successful media day
Organizing a successful media day is an essential strategy for high school athletic administrators aiming to showcase their sports programs, athletes, and coaching staff. A well-executed media day not only boosts the visibility of the school's athlet...
Virginia judge rules in favor of high school football team facing postseason ban
A Virginia judge ruled in favor of a high school football program in a decision that would have banned the team from the Virginia High School League (VHSL) postseason for two years. Hayfield High School was listed as the top-ranked team in the Regio...
Washington HS football team alleged to have sexually harassed players in new lawsuit
Players from a Washington high school football team have been named in a lawsuit that alleges black players were racially harassed and sexually abused. The lawsuit also alleges school officials news of this and did nothing for several months. Four...
Q&A.D. with NJSIAA executive director Colleen Maguire
Colleen Maguire has been the executive director of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) since April 2021. She owns the distinction as the first woman to hold that title in the association’s 103-year history. Maguire bec...
Practical programming for young strength coaches
Since my early days working with fellow strength coaches, technology has transformed the profession, both in our access to information and the analysis of athletic performance. Credible research that was once paper-bound, requiring leg work to chase ...
What’s trending in athletic facilities?
While the dictionary definition of evolution might not necessarily relate to sports facilities, recent advancements are generating serious buzz. Here’s a rundown. Technology: For decades, the electrical needs for sports facilities were focused o...
Identifying and effectively utilizing volunteers
Both athletic administrators and coaches have many tasks and responsibilities, and they also need a support staff to make everything work. Typically, you need scorekeepers, score clock operators, ticket sellers, a public address announcer, a chain ga...
Alabama high school football team denied appeal, forfeits five wins
The Alabama High School Athletic Association's (AHSAA) Central Board of Control denied Coosa Christian's appeal of a decision of forfeiture and is still out of the playoffs for the 2024 season. Last week the AHSAA announced Coosa Christian had t...