WARMUPS

Promotions

Rivals Call Trumps

New Media

CSTV Expands Onto Internet

On Campus

Hooters Sponsorship Sparks Debate

Sports Medicine

Women's Lacrosse Dons Eyegear

Leadership

Surviving a Shut-Down Scare

On the Sidelines

AEDs In Action

New Sports

Pedaling Pays

Hiring Coaches

BCA To Issue Report Cards

High School News

Coping with Cuts


Q&A

Q&A with Marshall Hamilton

Leesville Road High School, N.C


GAMEPLANS

Risk Management

On Alert

Most schools have updated their overall emergency protocols since Sept. 11. Does your athletic department have its own Emergency Athletic Action Plan?

Communication

Behind the Screens

New technology offers many new and exciting ways to communicate. But you must know when to use what form--and when to come out from behind the screen.


FEATURE ARTICLES

Reform and Restructuring

This fall, in the name of academic reform, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Gordon Gee restructured his school's athletic department, leaving Athletic Director Todd Turner out of its daily operations. In this interview, Turner discusses the evolving nature of presidential politics at the NCAA Division I level—and why he and the Commodores' top brass parted ways.

Sports Medicine

A Second Opinion

Selecting and supervising team physicians is not as straightforward as it once was. Opinions vary on everything from what the doctor's background should be to who should oversee the MD.

Progressive Programs

Better Banquets

From backyard barbecues to black tie affairs, many athletic departments are reinventing their seasonal sports banquets.

Cover Story

Change in the Air

Today's cheerleaders jump higher, run faster, and want to be called athletes. In response, many athletic directors are rethinking how they manage this activity.

Leadership

Taking Time Out

Today's athletic director must be an efficient manager and an effective leader. The trick is doing both at the same time.

New Media

Catching the Future

New media technology may revolutionize how fans watch sports. Will it be a challenge or an opportunity for your athletic department?



DIRECTING ATHLETICS

Reform and Restructuring

This fall, in the name of academic reform, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Gordon Gee restructured his school's athletic department, leaving Athletic Director Todd Turner out of its daily operations. In this interview, Turner discusses the evolving nature of presidential politics at the NCAA Division I level—and why he and the Commodores' top brass parted ways.

DIRECTING ATHLETICS

Question of the Day

How do you get to know your student-athletes?

DIRECTING ATHLETICS

Cover Story

Reform & Restructuring

This fall, in the name of academic reform, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Gordon Gee restructured his school's athletic department, leaving Athletic Director Todd Turner out of its daily operations. In this interview, Turner discusses the evolving nature of presidential politics at the NCAA Division I level--and why he and the Commodores top brass parted ways.

DIRECTING ATHLETICS

Sales & Marketing

Ready for a Handoff?

More and more athletic departments are hiring outside firms to sell their advertising and sponsorships. Here's a look at the pros and cons of handing off this revenue source.

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