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Is Strength Training Safe for Kids? Athletic Directors Need to Know

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New insights on safety, myths, and why ADs shouldn't sideline strength training.
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April 21, 2025

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighing In: Why Youth Strength Training Belongs in Your Athletics Program 
 
 

Is Strength Training Too Risky for Kids?


More parents are choosing to opt their kids out of weight training programs. But what's really behind their hesitation? This article breaks down the fears — and the facts — you need to know.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Professionalization of College Athletics?


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Compliance Crisis in the Making


The House settlement opens the floodgates for new athlete payments — but for international students, there's a legal minefield ahead. "Royalty income" may not hold up under tax or immigration scrutiny. Here's what every AD needs to know now.  

 
 
 
 
 

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power 5 Incorporates New College Sports Enforcement Entity
 
 

Who Will Police the New Pay Era?


College Sports Commission LLC has been formed to govern NIL valuations and enforce the new standards. 

 
 
 
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A Portal With No Brake Pedal


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portland State Athletics Joins with Her Competitive Advantage to Provide Career Development for Female Athletes
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Closing the Gap in Career Outcomes


Portland State's data-backed response to female athlete underemployment could be a model for the nation. Partnering with Her Competitive Advantage, they're offering meaningful career prep and industry connections. It's a move every athletic director should be watching closely. 

 
The Evolution of the College Football General Manager, From Consigliere to Celebrity
www.nytimes.com | Today, 5:00 AM

The New MVPs of College Football 


Once a background role, the college football GM has become one of the most powerful positions in athletics. From NIL negotiations to transfer portal mastery, today's GMs are shaping the future of programs — and making headlines doing it. Is your department keeping up? 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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How Mental Health Has Taken Center Stage in Sports
thecolgatemaroonnews.com | Today, 3:46 PM

Supporting the Whole Athlete


The rise of mental health awareness in sports has brought powerful change — but much work remains. From preemptive check-ins to destigmatized care, ADs are now key players in redefining athlete wellness. This piece outlines the next step in that evolution.  

 
Courier Journal Safer Sidelines Project Two Years Later
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Progress, Tragedy, and the Road Ahead


Since Safer Sidelines first published, over 100 new safety policies have been introduced, yet sudden deaths continue. From brain trauma to cardiac arrest, the risks remain real. This story offers both hope and a sobering reminder of what's at stake. 

 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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