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referees
September 27, 2021

Oregon’s HS Referee Shortage Expected to Worsen with Upcoming Vaccination Mandate

By October 18, all K-12 school employees and volunteers in Oregon will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement from Gov. Kate Brown. The requirement will also extend to those who work with students, including re...


idaho
September 22, 2021

Idaho’s Wooden Beacon of Industry

Nestled neatly along the Washington state border lies the newest gem of The Gem State — The University of Idaho’s ICCU Arena.  The 4,200-seat arena is the brand-new home of the Vandals men’s and women’s basketball programs is the showcase...


program
September 21, 2021

What Is Your Program All About?

As a young coach, I was always looking for advice and tips to have a successful program. I would read books, watch videos, and pick the brains of veteran coaches at every opportunity.  The best advice on program building was very simple – “yo...


nft
September 20, 2021

Pac-12 Announces NFT Marketplace for College Athletes

Pac-12 Networks has announced a new content licensing partnership with RECUR, the technology company that designs and develops on-chain experiences allowing fans to buy, collect and re-sell digital products and collectibles (NFT), and leading artifi...


alcorn state
September 20, 2021

Alcorn State Nearly Canceled Game Due to Lack of ATC

Alcorn State nearly had to cancel its road game against the University of South Alabama over the weekend after not having an athletic trainer on staff. Leading up to the game, Alcorn State was unable to practice all week without an athletic traine...


commissioners
September 20, 2021

Every Current NFL Player from NCAA DII & DIII

Not every player in the NFL played in a stadium packed with 100,000-plus fans on Saturdays with a parking lot filled with tailgaters and barbeque specialists. Not every player in the NFL received an athletic scholarship. Not every player in the NFL e...


nil
September 20, 2021

TCU’s Patterson: ‘Keep Pace with NIL Deals or Risk Losing Players’

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is already considered to be the best play to get noticed by professional scouts if you're a collegiate football player. With its lucrative TV deals and access with top sponsorship partners, keeping up with the Power ...


murray state
September 20, 2021

Murray State Takes Aim on Cutchin Field Upgrades

The future for Cutchin Field is the focus this week as the Murray State Athletics Facility Master Plan looks at the home of Murray State Soccer. It's a vision for all the MSU home venues that increases player development, recruiting, and student-athl...


lsu athletics
September 20, 2021

LSU Athletics Teams Up with Caesars Sportsbook

LSU Athletics, LSU Sports Properties, and Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced last week a multi-year, seven-figure deal to make Caesars Sportsbook the exclusive gaming and sportsbook partner of LSU Athletics. The partnership focuses on unique f...


young
September 13, 2021

A Job Guide for Young Coaches

In 2010 I became the head football coach at an inner-city school in Nashville. In doing so, I inherited a young assistant coach by the name of Bob Gecewich. After several years of coaching together, Bob moved on and has since become a head coach hims...