high school sports
Study: Athletic participation boosts attendance behavior
A recently released study by the Washington-based think tank American Enterprise Institute (AEI) suggests that structured, voluntary extracurricular participation — namely varsity athletics — can meaningfully improve attendance behavior. The s...
13 tips to refine communication skills with the community
Leading an athletic program is an enormous undertaking with numerous tasks and responsibilities. It involves ensuring compliance with state and federal legislation, such as Title IX, working to safeguard the health and welfare of student-athletes, an...
Advice on building sustainable athletic facilities
Ask anyone what they’re doing to make their sports facility more sustainable, and they’ll likely shrug and mumble something about recycling on game day. The truth is, however, that true sustainability is a complex concept. It goes beyond decid...
The power of mentorship and the value of interns
In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of sport administration, professional growth is not a bonus; it’s a necessity. Athletic administrators are tasked with navigating complex organizational structures, managing diverse teams, and fostering inclus...
How to engage with alumni and build support
Unless you conduct exit interviews with graduating seniors, and even if you do, you may not be totally sure that they gained the desired life-long values and qualities that are the goals of the education-based philosophy. With your commitment and the...
Finding and retaining personnel support for athletic contests
Whether it be someone on your staff or volunteers, many high school contests will need support personnel in order to host a contest. While revenue-producing events will undoubtedly require more supportive positions and perhaps individuals with specia...
How to enhance public school fundraising for athletics
In today’s economy, the current conditions present both challenges and opportunities for the majority of interscholastic directors of athletics as it relates to sports fundraising. More specifically, public high schools often face several chal...
13 tips to add to your gymnasium floor maintenance checklist
Your gym floor is, for all intents and purposes, the face of your school to both the student body and the greater community. It hosts the energy and optimism of pep rallies, the triumphs and heartbreaks of big games, and the quiet intensity of practi...
