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The Coach Prime Effect: Deion Sanders' Field Ministry Oct. 06, 2023

From the Desk of Dr. J

Deion Sanders has rumbled through the college football landscape this season with the power and tena... Read More

In College Sports, the Almighty Dollar Triumphs Over Education and Tradition Sep. 13, 2023

The Raffel Ticket

In 1958, Clark Kerr, president of the University of California, said, "The three major administrativ... Read More

A Thought-Provoking Discussion on Civil Rights and Sports Jan. 27, 2023

From the Desk of Dr. J

The last Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event that I attended this month was a civil rights an... Read More

Is Longer or Faster Better for My New Walking Routine? Nov. 30, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm planning a new exercise routine to improve my health and also to lose some weight. ... Read More

Anyone Can Fall Prey to Manipulation Sep. 01, 2022

At Work

Q: I am coaching a person who is multitalented in various unrelated areas, but at professional level... Read More

In School Prayer, Let the Students Lead May. 10, 2022

Corey Friedman

The religious right will rejoice if the Supreme Court upbraids a public school district for parting ... Read More

Did an Assistant Football Coach Establish a State Religion? Feb. 23, 2022

Terence Jeffrey

There are four minutes left in the third quarter of a public high school football game in the state ... Read More

My Coach Does Not Invite Me to College Games Jan. 04, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I play varsity basketball for my high school. I am a starter on our team, and I play pl... Read More

Finally, Free Agency for College Athletes Jun. 03, 2021

Steve Chapman

A lot of young people enroll at a university they think will suit their needs but later realize they... Read More

I Vote Yes Apr. 20, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: Our family has had a rule for years that says that I'm not allowed to date until I turn... Read More

May 12, 2020 May. 12, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I'm a little confused about a recent development in my life. I'm a 69-year-old male. My ... Read More

Great Coach, Subpar Teacher Feb. 28, 2020

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I've got an unusual problem with my history teacher. He rarely teaches actual history! ... Read More

Heads Up! Jan. 02, 2020

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: Recently, I retired from youth sports coaching. I am writing this letter to warn your re... Read More

Let Him Handle It on His Own Terms Feb. 12, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: We live in a small rural community where sports help keep the kids off the streets. My 1... Read More

Romantic Feelings Fade Away Jan. 22, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 17-year-old varsity cheerleader who has strong feelings for the "young-at-heart" ... Read More

You Will Be a Great Teacher Jan. 01, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I am in my second year at the University of Illinois. I would like to teach English com... Read More

Coach Used Extremely Poor Judgment Nov. 19, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: Last week, we had our football banquet in our high school cafeteria. One of the assista... Read More

Smokeless Tobacco Causes Cancer Sep. 15, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: My younger brother (he's 17) and two of his friends think they are cool because they ch... Read More

Poor Organizational Skills and Allowance Feb. 18, 2017

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My child has terrible organizational skills, as do I. He has trouble keeping trac... Read More

A Basketball Quitter and Wearing Makeup Jan. 21, 2017

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 8-year-old son signed up for youth basketball. At first he really enjoyed it. ... Read More