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By Kenny Connolly Posted on 5/10/2018 - 3 minute read
Whether it's a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a pool deck, or any of the other facilities that houses student-athletes, each should be viewed as an extension of the classroom. As such, the head coach and his or her staff are educators in their own right.
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By Tom White Posted on 4/20/2018 - 2 minute read
It is important to differentiate between two contrasting areas of emphasis within graduate sport studies. Clarifying these differences will assist prospective students make an informed decision regarding the course of study that best is suited for them.
By Kenny Connolly Posted on 3/26/2018 - 2 minute read
Tips for transitioning from the military to coaching and athletics administration.
By Ann Ashmon Posted on 3/1/2017 - 4 minute read
Paula Weishoff is one of the most decorated players in U.S. volleyball history, with three Olympic medals and two Olympic MVP awards.
Posted on 2/28/2017 - 2 minute read
For Christopher Richardson, earning his MCAA degree at Concordia University Irvine ignited his career.
By Shaleek Blackburn Posted on 9/30/2016 - 2 minute read
When creating a team culture, says Jim Kunau, Leadership and Administration and Sports Ethics assistant professor of the Masters of Coaching and Athletic Administration (MCAA) program at Concordia University Irvine, the coach’s perspective is the starting point.
By Shaleek Blackburn Posted on 9/28/2016 - 2 minute read
The Locker Room: When the right people, perspective and processes are in order, it’s a place of positive reinforcement, reflection and focused energy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year U.S. emergency rooms treat more than 170,000 sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, which have been on the rise in recent years, particularly among young people.
“Coaches are the beacon, the guiding light,” says Jim Perry, District Athletic Director of Huntington Beach High School District.
By Shaleek Blackburn Posted on 9/23/2016 - 2 minute read
When most athletic leaders and coaches think about coaching abuse, they may forget about the most critical tool they have at their disposal to avoid it: communication.