Locker Room Bulletin Board
NCAA Division I to study exempt contests ... NFHS examines impact of foreign athletes ... Stanford players join Collegiate Athletes Coalition ... Women coaches win state titles ... Rules changes for 2001-02.

Q&A
National newsmaker Ken Carter shares his philosophy and stratgies for making education a top priority on his Richmond High School team.

Cover Story
Taking Over History
Taking over a new position can be a challenge for any coach. But when you're following a coach revered as a legend in that program, the transition suddenly presents even greater obstacles.

Off-Court Lessons
Embracing Sportsmanship
In an era that glorifies trash-talking, building a program respected for how players carry themselves on and off the court takes hard work and patiences. But coaches who've pulled it off say it's worth the effort.

Strength Training
Strong Performances
The prospect of developing a strength-training program for your players needn't make you weak in the knees. Here are some useful tips and guidelines for creating stronger and faster athletes on the court.

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