WARMUPS

News From the Courts

Sports Medicine

Heart-Related Deaths Prompt Changes

Facilities

Building Relationships

Rules Change

Indiana Examines Special-Ed Eligibility

High School News

Soccer Team Protests Club Conflicts

Gymnastics

Maine Dismounts

Promotions

Fielding Football Fantasies

Leadership

Reorganizing


Q&A

Jerry Dawson Chaparral High School

Chaparral High School


GAMEPLANS

Risk Management

Three Seasons of Safety

Keeping athletes safe and coaches free from liability requires a preseason, in-season, and offseason plan.

Coaching

Hitting the Goal

Most administrators and coaches recognize the importance of writing down their goals. But have you ever considered asking your athletes to do the same?


FEATURE ARTICLES

Hiring

The Interview Team

In hiring new coaches, the interview process is kep. This article provides advice from 10 different athletic directors on how to upgrade your interviewing strategies.

Promotions

Selling Your Sports

The newest ideas in boosting ticket sales include e-mail marketing, rewarding season ticket holders, facilitating group sales, and catering to the hometown crowd.

Leadership

From Sweats to Suits

When a coach is interested in becoming an administrator, what is the athletic director's role in the process? Here are some concrete ways to mentor them through the transition.

Cover Story

Pride & Passion

Rivalries are one of the most powerful aspects of athletics. But they can also get out of hand. Athletic directors at all levels are examining how they promote rivalries—as well as how to create new ones.



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