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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I lasted one day.

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High School Varsity Sports as the Pinnacle: The Role of Youth, JV, and Travel Sports in Building the Ultimate Team

Better Coaching

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. We'll also look at the important roles coaches, parents, and players have in this process and why a long-term vision is key to athletic success. Earlier and more is not better at this level.

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Meet USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Coach of the Year nominee, Vito Campanile

USA Today

Bergen Catholic’s football program has created a tradition of success for multiple seasons, with the New Jersey high school power consistently mentioned among the best in the nation. And to echo USA TODAY High School Sports Awards ‘ Randy Buffington, behind every great team is a solid head coach.

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The Coach Who Never Punts

Physical Education Update

Here’s a fun video about high school football coach, Kevin Kelly of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, who never punts, regardless of his field position. ” You can follow his high school and college careers through the Overtime SZN reality series, “The Coach Who Never Punts.”

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My Title IX Story: The Personal Perspective of a Female Athlete and Coach

SHAPE America

In high school, any girl could be part of a “play day” team where we had mixed girls teams from different schools. Thus, the thrill and pride of playing for our school was missing. In 1979, a local college posted a position for an assistant basketball coach. I responded, “I am a coach and wish to coach a team.”

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High School Graduation and Sport Championship Conflicts. Can’t They Be Avoided?

Physical Education Update

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local high school has scheduled its grad on the same Friday evening as the provincial soccer and track championships. Is it done on purpose?

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See all the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards winners

USA Today

The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country. High fives all around! Truly, each athlete and coach is an inspiring story—one that is only just beginning.