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May 4, 2021

UC’s Master’s Program ‘Granting’ Funds for In-Need Schools

Take a poll of high school athletic directors and most will tell you the greatest luxury of any athletic administrative office is having grant writers. Many don’t have the time to do it themselves and few budgets allot for having one devoted to ath...

April 29, 2021

New Leadership for Boston College’s M.S. in Sports Administration Program

by Wesley Sykes

Educator and collegiate athletics professional Patty Raube Keller will join the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College as program director of its Master of Sports Administration degree program, assuming the position in May. Keller br...

July 8, 2016

Retaining successful coaches

by Jay Schwanke

How athletic directors can encourage their best team leaders to stick around There are many building blocks used to create a successful athletic program. But each program is different, so not all blocks look and feel the same. If there is one...

October 3, 2014

Cutting the cord: Apps, software ideas for athletic programs

by Kevin Hoffman

With the rapid growth in technology, coaches and athletic administrators have unlimited resources at their fingertips. And oftentimes, that's not necessarily a blessing. Whether it's managing team records or helping your pitcher with his curveball...

October 3, 2014

Graphics dress up Ohio University arena

by Kevin Hoffman

Ohio University's Convocation Center was built more than 45 years ago, but few would ever suspect it. Over the last decade the venue has been upgraded with everything from video boards to "television quality lighting," creating an atmosphere unlike a...

September 8, 2014

Windscreens spruce up Babson athletic fields

by Kevin Hoffman

Sometimes bringing a fresh look to your athletic facilities doesn't require a major renovation. With a little creativity, the task can be much less daunting.Babson College, a Division III school located in eastern Massachusetts, is in the planning st...

July 8, 2014

Sublimation the Future of Apparel

by Kevin Hoffman

Durable jerseys provide schools an opportunity to save moneyApparel can be a source of frustration for a lot of athletic directors. Jerseys wear and tear, costing thousands of dollars to sports programs already limited by tight budgets.Apparel compan...

May 14, 2014

Special Renovation Section: Jesuit High School

by Kevin Hoffman

Everything was perfect at Jesuit High School's new John Ryan Stadium, from its impeccable artificial turf to the widescreen digital scoreboard that entertains hordes of Blue Jays fans.The school never had a place to call its own, so building a brand ...

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