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January 10, 2022
What the Athletic Facilities Landscape Will Look Like in 2030
In the never-ending arm's race among professional and collegiate athletic programs having top-notch facilities, everyone is looking for the latest technology and design layouts. A recent article from CNBC.com highlighted what some of the top sport...
January 10, 2022
Big Ten Conference Creates Sports Data & Analytics Department
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced the formation of the Sports Data and Analytics Department, which will focus on collecting, synthesizing, and utilizing data and analytics for all areas of the organization. This department is cha...
January 10, 2022
Are Male Athletes Affected by Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are not just a female athletes’ issue. According to an article in the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology, an estimated 8% of male athletes, as compared to 33% of female athletes, also have serious eating disorders (anorexia, ...
January 10, 2022
Gators Add Tiger Jones, Paul Silvestri to Football Staff
Tiger Jones was announced as the Gators director of speed improvement and skill development by head coach Billy Napier on Saturday while announcing Paul Silvestri's hiring as the team's director of sports health. Jones arrives at The Swamp after s...
January 10, 2022
UPenn Swimming Star Beaten By Another Transgender Athlete
A University of Pennslyvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, was defeated in her first competition since a record-breaking performance. During the Ivy League meet featuring UPenn, Dartmouth, and Yale, Iszac Henig, a transitioning male fro...
January 6, 2022
Connecticut High School Suspends Girls’ Basketball Coach Following 88-Point Win
A Connecticut high school suspended its girls' varsity basketball coach and apologized after defeating an opponent 92-4 earlier this week. Sacred Heart Academy, in Hamden, CT, defeated Lyman Hall by 88 points and led 29-0 after the first quarter, ...
January 5, 2022
How to be Unscoutable to Opposing Basketball Teams
One aspect of coaching I always loved was scouting and game planning. Not the hours or the late-night trips to watch an opponent. But the putting together of the game plan was a fun challenge for me. It was like putting the pieces of a puzzle togethe...
January 4, 2022
Holding Athletes Back to Excel in HS Sports is a Growing Trend
A recent article from the Evansville Courier & Press discussed the growing trend of parents holding back their student-athletes in an effort for them to mature more, and therefore, excel in his or her sport of choice. The article's author, Gor...
January 3, 2022
LHSAA Won’t Cancel Winter Sports, Leaves Decision to Schools
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) decided late last week not to cancel winter sports, despite a request from state officials to call them off in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a report from WWLTV.com. W...
December 20, 2021
International Athletic Directors 2021-22 Survey Results
Three years since the inception of the International School Athletic Directors ‘State of the Industry’ survey, the response continues to grow. During the pandemic, the “word of mouth” group of athletic directors has developed into a collabora...
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