Athletic Director, Salmen High School, La.

A team wants to take an overnight trip. You can do one of two things: Have a panic attack or pull out your "Overnight Trip Checklist."

If you're like most hard-working athletic administrators, making more time for your family is not easy. Sometimes, it takes rethinking your approach to life.

The question is not if, but when MRSA will show up in your athletic department. Here, an athletic administrator recounts his school's experience in stopping the infection's spread.

Volunteer coaches can be a great asset for any sport team. But they can also fly under the radar and create havoc if you don't have guidelines in place for them.

To be the best athletic director you can be, you need to set your sights high and ask yourself some tough questions. This author offers seven key prompts.

A great way to motivate student-athletes to improve their grades is to give them academic goals. At St. Michael's College, a new program helps with this process.

Is it okay for coaches to pray with their team? Can you question an athlete about his or her religious beliefs? What if pregame rituals have a religious component? Today's athletic director must be well-versed on the fine line separating church and state.

How do you make your Senior Woman Administrator your co-captain? It takes mentoring, delegating, and a lot of communication.

As alcohol-related incidents at college football games continue to escalate, many athletic departments are rethinking their tailgating traditions. And they are coming up with some innovative ideas in the process.

What has changed about the student-athlete experience since you were competing?