Why Multi-Sport Athletes Win On and Off the Field
Early specialization sounds good on paper ... but it’s not backed by results. Multi-sport athletes are outpacing their single-sport peers in performance, health, and...
How Athletic Directors Can Protect Student-Athlete and Staff Data Amid Rising Cyber Threats
For decades, the primary concerns facing student-athletes revolved around physical injuries, mental health challenges, and performance pressures. Today, a new threat has emerged: cybersecurity.
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Helping Athletes Transition Beyond Sports
Committing to athletics means committing your time, your body, your energy, and your focus to something greater than yourself. It’s waking up at 5...
Weighing In: Why Youth Strength Training Belongs in Your Athletics Program
In a recent conversation, a friend who happens to be a strength coach for young athletes shared something surprising: fewer parents are enrolling their...
What is Abuse in Athletics?
Imagine a young athlete, once passionate and excited about their sport, now dreading every practice. Their coach’s words hurt far worse than any injury,...
Protecting Athletes from Burnout Starts with You
Burnout—the overwhelming fatigue an athlete experiences from training or competition, resulting in a lack of interest or resentment towards their respective sport—is becoming more...
Combating Hazing in Athletics
Hazing has long plagued high school and college athletic programs. While it often masquerades as “team bonding” or “tradition”, hazing is far from harmless....
From Myths to Management: A Complete Guide to Concussions for Athletic Directors
Concussions are a common reality in sports, with an estimated 3.8 million occurring annually in the United States from sports-related injuries. The Centers for...
The Hidden Dangers of High School Football
High school football is a cherished American tradition that communities look forward to every year. However, beneath the excitement lies a sobering reality: the...
Lead with Respect: Building a Culture of Sportsmanship for Coaches, Fans and Athletes
Fan behavior at sporting events has become a growing cause for concern, with incidents of hostility and unsportsmanlike conduct occurring more and more frequently...
