Getting to Know Your Athletes Off the Court

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.... continue »

Racine Horlick High School (Wisconsin) athletic director Jay Hammes believes in more safety measures for creating safe, controlled events.Coach And Athletic Director’s editor-in-chief Michael Austin interviewed Horlick at the 2012 NIAAA conference in San Antonio, Texas. Racine Horlick High School (Wisconsin) athletic director Jay Hammes.... continue »

The Overlake School (Redmond, Washington) Upper School Head Gerald Buhaly says that even when seniors don’t make the varsity team, they still are able to make the season fun and a great learning experience (using the basketball team as an example). ... continue »

Craig Haase, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), is thankful for the opportunity to coach at Arrowhead for many reasons, including the staff, hard-working athletes and being an Arrowhead alumnus.... continue »