Research has established that student-athletes drink more alcohol and experience greater consequences compared to their non-athlete peers, prompting many investigators to consider university athletes an "at risk" subpopulation of college students. However, a dearth of research exists on explaining drinking behavior among student-athletes…

"Black Men in College" provides vital information about how to effectively support, retain, and graduate Black male undergraduates. This edited collection centers on the notion that Black male collegians are not a homogenous group; rather, they are representative of rarely acknowledged differences that exist among them. This valuable text suggests…

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 state, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance". This provision paved the way for student-initiated…

Suggestions are made for improving dribbling techniques in soccer. (JD)

Offers advice to coaches of high school stars concerning the establishment and use of recruiting guidelines. (WD)

The key to successful uneven parallel bar routines lies in the rhythm and continuity of movement which is ensured through the element of swing. Diagrams are offered to help illustrate how the biomechanical principles of torque and momentum are essential to learning and developing the mechanics of swing. (DF)

One dominant factor in the success or failure of a coach of athletics is the use of the "we" approach, which emphasizes flexibility, patience, and effective communication. A checklist is included for coaches to rate their typical reactions to athletic situations. (CJ)

Outlines the minimum requirements for a safe school athletic program, including a master plan for observation and treatment of injuries and the selection of a competent team physician and an athletic trainer. (WD)

Changes in sports and the "sue syndrome" have increased the risk of athletic coaches being sued. Suggestions to reduce the risk involve: (1) job contracts; (2) preseason physical examinations; (3) parental consent; (4) good rapport with participants; (5) equipment safety; (6) documentation; (7) insurance; and (8) establishing priorities. (FG)

This article provides some guidelines for coaches and athletes for goal setting strategies: (1) set realistic goals; (2) write down goals, so that they are remembered and understood by all persons involved; (3) set measurable objective goals; and (4) have coach act as facilitator. (CJ)

Stroke drills to be used by swimming instructors to teach four competitive swim strokes are described. The drills include: one arm swims; (2) alternative kicks; (3) fist swims; and (4) catch-up strokes. (JN)

Referees in amateur sports must apply the rules in keeping with the spirit of the game, not as a contest to produce winners and losers, but as wholesome recreation. (JD)

This handbook presents practical advice for the soccer coach. The first section contains an explanation of soccer and how to teach individual offensive and defensive skills. The coaching points, teaching progressions, illustrations, and practice activities are designed to help the coach understand and plan how to teach and develop those skills.…

Discussion of the morale-building as well as the body-building required of a top-level competitive tennis team is presented. (LH)

Outlines the plan used in the Longview, Washington, public schools for determining the rate of compensation for coaches and activity advisors. (Author/JG)