sports administration

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...

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

Retaining successful coaches
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...

Cutting the cord: Apps, software ideas for athletic programs
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...

Graphics dress up Ohio University arena
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...

Windscreens spruce up Babson athletic fields
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...

Sublimation the Future of Apparel
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...

Special Renovation Section: Jesuit High School
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 ...