high school sports
June 8, 2017
Between the Lines: Coaches, ADs must learn from the best
Each year, Coach & Athletic Director spends a great deal of time examining some of the top high school sports programs in the nation. Through my discussions and interviews with the leaders in those schools, you begin to identify compelling simila...
June 7, 2017
Between the Lines: Motivating athletes with more than words
There’s a scene from the movie “Remember the Titans” where coach Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington, leads his team on a grueling morning run. They maneuver through forests and splash through creeks before arriving at Gettysburg, whe...
June 6, 2017
Study: HS boys fear looking ‘weak’ by reporting concussions
A study published in the Journal of Athletic Training found that high school boys are more reluctant to report concussion symptoms to their coaches out of fear of looking "weak." Researchers said that boys and girls have similar knowledge about c...
May 5, 2017
Wisconsin to offer concussion insurance to student-athletes
Wisconsin this summer will become the fourth state to offer concussion insurance to student-athletes, the state's athletic association announced. Every athlete in grades six through 12 at a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) m...
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What do you look for when hiring a new coach?
Kennedy High School (Iowa) Athletic Director Aaron Stecker discusses what qualities he looks for when hiring new coaches into his program. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvb_GdDyJMc[/embed]...
April 28, 2017
94% of NFL Draft first-round picks were multisport athletes
All but two of the players taken in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft were multisport athletes in high school, according to the website TrackingFootball.com. The overwhelming number of players who participated in more than one sport is a goo...
April 27, 2017
Five key ways volunteers contribute to youth sports
By Scott Hallenbeck, USA Football CEO & Executive Director Volunteers are influential, powerful and game-changing. They foster positive experiences for student-athletes so they can acquire the inherent values football teaches. Without them, t...
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The challenges of a ‘no-cut policy’ in athletics
Coaches at Kennedy High School (Iowa) discuss the district's no-cut policy and the challenges it creates within their programs. https://youtu.be/e_LfeRe6f5k...
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