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Professional development for lacrosse coaches
Rockford High School (Michigan) girls lacrosse coach Mike Emery discusses the types of certifications and other education young lacrosse coaches must acquire. ...
August 20, 2014
Maryland to Offer Lifetime Scholarships
The University of Maryland has announced it will be one of the first NCAA Division I institutions to offer a lifetime degree guarantee for student-athletes in all sports. In addition, the University is incorporating the promise of exhausted eligibili...
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Discussing Vision, Values and Voice
Suzy Merchant, head women’s basketball coach at Michigan State University, discusses what it takes to be a leader on her team. Vision, values and voice are a must, she said....
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Encouraging Parental Involvement in Sports Programs
Rockford High School (Michigan) Athletic Director Tim Erickson talks about how coaches in his department make a point to involve parents instead of pushing them away....
July 28, 2014
How athletic directors can act when delegation isn’t possible
For better time management and efficiency, management experts often mention delegating as a viable option, and it's a good one. In Maryland, however, athletic directors at public high schools don’t have secretaries, and only one of the 24 co...
July 23, 2014
The Three Most Important A.D. Qualities
When people ask me to specify the three most important qualities needed by an athletic director, I tend to respond off the top of my head, especially when I do not have the time to sort out all of the possibilities.To be successful and survive, an AD...
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Conflicting Instruction Between Club and High School Programs
Rockford High School (Michigan) boys basketball coach Nick Allen discusses whether club basketball programs have created a lot of problems with the lessons he’s trying to teach his athletes. ...
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Coaching two Different Sports
Rockford High School (Rockford, Michigan) girls track coach Randy Vanderveen talks about balancing his roles with the track team and as defensive coordinator for the school’s football team....
As with most responsibilities held by an athletic administrator, thinking ahead and planning goes a long way toward hosting or leading successful committee meetings.
A.D.ministration: Surviving and thriving with committee work
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The life of an athletic director includes a variety of responsibilitie...