The postgraduate athlete is usually a graduate of a public high school who has chosen, for a variety of reasons, to spend a year at an independent school before going on to college. 13 independent schools were asked to describe and justify their policy regarding postgraduate athletes--four replied. Here are their explanations. (Author/RK)

30 private schools contributed their ideas, suggestions, and photographs in this examination of how to develop each student to reach his or her potential as a person and as an athlete. (Author/RK)

Amateurism is the authentic sporting spirit, the spirit of playful delight. The competitiveness and elitism of professional sports have a place in American life, but not on its school campuses, where coaches should emphasize true educational values: fitness, enthusiasm, morality, self-awareness, and self-mastery. (Author/SJL)