high school sports

January 20, 2016

Survey: Should public, private schools play in separate leagues?

In December, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether public and private high school athletic teams should compete in separate leagues and tournaments. States like New Jersey have debated the issue in recent years as the competitive gap wid...


January 16, 2016

Tenn. school district seeks to strengthen hazing policies

A recent hazing scandal in Tennessee that has three juvenile basketball players facing charges of sexual abuse has caused some school districts to review their policies on hazing and bullying. [caption id="attachment_15090" align="alignright" widt...


January 16, 2016

Florida legislators could discuss prayer at high school games

A Florida senator is examining whether changes to state law would allow high school teams to pray over the public address system at games. [caption id="attachment_15111" align="alignright" width="284"] Florida lawmakers could consider whether chan...


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January 15, 2016

Florida legislators seek changes to high school sports

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida lawmakers are moving legislation that would change the way high school sports are governed. Three different bills aimed at high school sports are gaining traction in the House and Senate. Here is a brief ...


January 13, 2016

WIAA criticized over memo regarding student chants

An attempt by Wisconsin's athletic association to censor high school student sections has created quite a stir. And a lot of confusion. [caption id="attachment_15050" align="alignright" width="328"] Students protest a recent memo from the WIAA tha...


January 6, 2016

CFP National Championship teams rich with multi-sport athletes

There is no shortage of athletes or parents who believe that sport specialization provides the best chance of succeeding at the next level, but evidence consistently suggests they're wrong. [caption id="attachment_15007" align="alignright" widt...


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January 6, 2016

Missouri faces shortage of high school sports referees

Missouri is facing a shortage of high school sports officials, something that's becoming a bit of a concern in other states as well. [caption id="attachment_14987" align="alignright" width="300"] Missouri's athletic association is having trouble f...


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January 5, 2016

Indiana considers law protecting sports officials

Indiana legislators will consider a new law that would stiffen penalties against overzealous fans who assault sports officials. [caption id="attachment_14971" align="alignright" width="279"] Indiana aims to stiffen penalties against anyone who as...