Recent posts
Confused about the NCAA’s Stand on College FB Fantasy Games?
September 14, 2008 - Bob Frederick, Ed.D.Senior Associate
Are you confused about NCAA’s various statements about CBS Sports.com’s college football fantasy game? Join the crowd of people concerned about the future of intercollegiate athletics.
Hoping Risk Management Is On Your Mind
July 21, 2008 - Bob Frederick, Ed.D.Senior Associate
The hot days of late July turning to even hotter August days signals the beginning of another academic sports year with the start of fall sport practices. In most regions of the country the high temperatures are accompanied by high humidity which means the risk of heat related injuries and death in all of the outdoor fall sports, but especially in football with its heavy pads and equipment complicating matters. Athletics directors at all levels need to continually assess the risks of every phase of their programs and have a comprehensive risk management program in place. Heat related accidents are but one of a multitude of issues that need to covered in the plan.
Read More
Using the Value-Added Approach to Market Your Athletics Program
July 14, 2008 - Connee Zotos, Ph.D.Senior Associate
As professionals in the educational sport environment, we witness the value of the athletics experience every day. Utilizing sport to develop student-athletes as capable, resilient and self-confident people is something we engage in on a daily basis. However, sometimes we forget that constituents outside of our domain may not have the opportunity or the inclination to view and/or understand the personal development that takes place in an educational sports environment; especially if they have never participated in sports activities.
Read More
Managing the Cost of Gender Equity
June 30, 2008 - Donna A. Lopiano, Ph.DPresident
Few athletics programs are currently fully in compliance with Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that are recipients of federal funds. What is the most sensible approach to achieving compliance without breaking the bank and how should a school handle gender equity complaints when it knows it is not yet in compliance?
Read More