Waco High School coach Leonard Burks named Texas Coach of the Year
Coach Burks' outstanding dedication and contributions to athletic performance training have not gone unnoticed, earning him this esteemed recognition. (3/20/24)

NIL Rule For High School Now Clearer In AZ
The Arizona Interscholastic Association made amendments to its amateur bylaw that makes athletes profiting off their name, image and likeness (NIL) clearer at the high school level. NIL deals were always allowed in Arizona for high schoolers, to a certain extent. Now, the rules are outlined in a more concise way. (3/17/24)

Are The Kids Alright, Amid The Many Demands Of Young Athletes?
They’re dealing with athletics at the same times as academics, and trying to not only maintain excellent grades, but they’re doing multiple hours of activity. (3/16/24)

EliteForm Velocity Tour Visits University of Louisville
EliteForm is offering an in-person seminar at the University of Louisville with great speakers such as, Geoff Stanford, Dr. Adam Petway, Adam Lane, and Skip Cronin. (3/14/24)

How A Newport Gym Is Utilizing New NIL Deals With High School Star Athletes
Kentucky among 30-plus states allowing name, image and likeness in HS sports. (3/12/24)

Four Former Standout High School Athletes Headline 2024 Class of National High School Hall of Fame
Four outstanding former high school athletes, including Joe Mauer, a three-sport standout at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, before his celebrated career with the Minnesota Twins, highlight the 2024 class of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Hall of Fame. (3/11/24)

IHRSA Rebrands With Literal Name To Stand Out In The Lobbying World
US lobbying organization for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change today, becoming the Health & Fitness Association. (3/7/24)

Desoto High School Coach Selected As The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) And Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Football Coach Of The Year
THSCA recognizes Claude Mathis from Desoto High School for achievement during the 2023 Football Season. (3/7/24)

Matrix Fitness Releases Onyx Collection
Commercial fitness brand Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine assortment of cardiovascular products designed with premium materials and advanced technology. (3/5/24)

Steel Sports Demonstrates Significant Growth In Athletes’ Achievement And Personal Development In 2023 Impact Survey
Steel Sports, a social impact organization that inspires youth across America to reach their full potential through sports education and programming, released a report today demonstrating the efficacy of their proprietary Steel Sports Coaching System: The Lasorda Way. (3/5/24)

Football Coach Wins $200,000 Defamation Claim Arising From Email
A former football coach and athletic director recovered a $200,000 verdict on a defamation claim against a school district because of an athletic trainer’s email questioning his record keeping. (3/5/24)

8 Former NC High School Football Coaches Hired By SC's Marlboro County
On Monday night, South Carolina's Marlboro County School District approved the hiring of eight high school football coaches from North Carolina. Marlboro County is right over the North Carolina-South Carolina border. (3/4/24)

Student Athlete Mental Health Takes Center Court
Student athlete mental health is an adversity faculty isn’t always able to grasp in a helping matter. Mental health in sports, while often prioritized, has yet to be provided with proper aid in the classroom. Faculty of Conard High School dives into how they address mental adversity in their student athletes. (3/1/24)

Sage Brings Expertise In Data And Insights To Global Sport Via Partnership With Sportable
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, is partnering with Sportable, a global data collection and analytics platform, to bring deeper, AI-led insights to the biggest sports in North America and beyond. (2/29/24)

Vald Releases Practitioner's Guide To Force Plates
With thousands of clients around the world, Vald has seen first-hand the concerns, challenges and successes of practitioners implementing force plate technology into their clinics, teams and businesses. Vald has created a new guide to help answer questions, dispel misconceptions, and give you confidence to get started on your force plate journey. (2/20/24)

NHSSCA Georgia State Clinic
Pete Tongren, Head Strength Coach at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School (Ga.) and Georgia State Director of the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association, is hosting the NHSSCA State Clinic at Holy Innocents' on Saturday, April 27th. (2/20/24)

Ohio Expands Number Of Divisions For Multiple Sports, Citing Small-School Disadvantages
The Ohio High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved a proposal to expand the number of sports tournament divisions to seven starting in the 2024-25 school year. Baseball, basketball, softball and girls volleyball increase from four divisions each to seven divisions. Soccer increases from three to five divisions. (2/19/24)