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Coaches Network Spring Relaunch

Coaches Network is currently undergoing renovation and will relaunch this spring with new content. In the meantime, we are offering a sneak peak at some of the material will find on the new site.The new Coaches Network will include a series of Coaching Guides containing information you can use on topics such as leadership, management, nutrition, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning. For a free copy of our sample Coaches Network Coaching Guide,e-mail us and we will send you an electronic copy. Read more...

Developing Your "A Game"

By Dan Cardone

Here are four self-improvement strategies athletic administrators can use to polish interpersonal skills and how they react to professional situations.

Title IX: Correcting the Count

For collegiate athletic directors, an ongoing concern is complying with Title IX, particularly when it comes to providing equal participation opportunities for females. And more and more, they are turning to track and field coaches for help--asking them to carry as many female athletes as possible, if not more.

Wheels on the Track

Minnesota recently welcomed a new group of athletes to high school track and field: those in wheelchairs. The Minnesota State High School League, after getting requests from parents of disabled athletes, passed a rule in February allowing wheelchair athletes the opportunity to participate in their own division in the shot put, 800 meters, and 1600 meters.

Hiring, Firings, & Financial Challenges

By Kristin Maki

The new year will bring changes for many college athletic departments. With firings and retirements coming near, several schools are looking for new athletic directors. In this blog, we cover those stories, along with some hirings and financial trouble bringing scrutiny to one department.

The 12 Administrators of Christmas

By Brian Gerrity

With our collective holiday cheer in full swing, University of Hartford Assistant Athletic Director Brian Gerrity decided to put his own twist on the "12 Days of Christmas." Listed below are 12 gifts from different administrators and others in his life that have influenced his path to a career in athletics administration.

K-State Goes Hi-Def

By Patrick Bohn

Most coaches and players would give anything to have all their games and matches broadcast on television. The teams at Kansas State University have the next best thing this year, as its home contests are now shown on KStateHD.TV, an online high-definition digital channel launched by the KSU athletic department.

All Set For Sand

By Von Mitchell

Just around the dune, it's coming! After several years of discussion, sand volleyball makes its official NCAA debut this spring. Fourteen Division I schools have announced they will field a team, with a few more possibly joining the beach party in time for the 2011-12 season. Also, one NAIA squad will also be up and running.

Social Media During a Crisis

By Christine Syme

Today, 92 percent of Americans use multiple platforms to get their news on a given day, and only seven percent get their news from a single media platform (Pew Internet Research). The same study showed that almost 60 percent of people get their news both online and offline. There are more than 800 million active users on Facebook, and more than 200 million on Twitter. The Twitter number is just about the same as the daily circulation of the Wall Street Journal, the largest daily in America. In light of the reach and 24/7 access of social media, what is its role in a crisis?

High School State Association Roundup

By Patrick Bohn

Across the country, high school state associations have been busy dealing with changes to the athletics landscape. From competitive balance to canceled tournaments to sportsmanship, we take a look at the latest changes affecting high schools.