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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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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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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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Firstbeat Sports Attending American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Convention

First Beat

Firstbeat Sports is attending this year’s AHCA Convention from April 30 to May 3, 2024. The American Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 in Boston, MA, by a handful of college coaches concerned about the game they loved. This year’s event will be held in Naples, Florida.

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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.

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

SHAPE America

I have always loved sports and participated in them my whole life. While the boys classes had a full array of sports and other activities, girls classes were mainly focused on exercise, marching, jumping rope, and being graded on the cleanliness and color of your sneakers and gym uniforms! So, I coached the team myself.

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How to watch the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards

USA Today

EDT today, July 31, on the USA TODAY Sports Awards website , the USA TODAY News and Sports streaming channels , YouTube and most smart televisions and devices. Rob Gronkowski will host the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards alongside fellow Super Bowl-winning tight end, Vernon Davis.