Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)

    FreeRecruitingWebinar.org Super Seminar at UNT

    Date:10/22/2014  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    RELEASED: October 22, 2014 WHO:  University of North Texas partners with NFLPA, THSCA and FreeRecruitingWebinar.org. WHAT:  University of North Texas/THSCA/NFLPA Super Seminar for Texas high school student-athletes, parents, high school coaches and counselors WHEN:  Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 2:30p-430p WHERE: University of North Texas, Bahnsen Gym WHY: To educate high sch...


    FREE Heart Screenings in Longview on 2/1/2014

    Date:01/27/2014  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Saturday, February 1, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Longview Regional Medical Center 2901 North 4th Street  Longview, TX 75605  Longview Regional Medical Center will host a FREE heart screening for teens ages 14-18 on February 1, 2014. Generally one screening after age 15 is sufficient unless cardiac symptoms are present.  Full descriptions of the screening process ...


    FREE Heart Screenings in Cedar Park on 10/12/13

    Date:09/29/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Pre-registration is open for the October 12th free heart screening at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.  Please forward this information to those in your contact circles who touch the lives of high school students (parents, teachers, administrators, athletic trainers, athletic directors, physicians, and local school districts).  Page down for more information... Saturday, October 12, ...


    Auto and Home Insurance Discounts for THSCA Members

    Date:09/10/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Auto and Home Insurance Benefit Now Available from Liberty Mutual By: Dennis Goebel, Vice President, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Liberty Mutual has partnered with your association to offer you our auto and home insurance benefit program. You could save hundreds of dollars on our quality, comprehensive coverage. Here’s how: Get discounts based on your driving experience, car and hom...


    FREE Heart Screenings in Midland on 8/24/13

    Date:08/18/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Pre-registration is open for the August 24th free heart screening at Midland Memorial Hospital.  Please forward this information to those in your contact circles who touch the lives of high school students (parents, teachers, administrators, athletic trainers, athletic directors, physicians, and local school districts).  Page down for more information... Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:00 ...


    Need to get your concussion training?

    Date:08/18/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Concussion training online certification THSCA The THSCA, in partnership with Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine, is offering free concussion training required by H.B. 2038. Coaches were required by state law to complete two hours of concussion training no later than Sept. 1, 2012. In an effort to generate a program of continuing education in concussion training, coaches are required to comp...


    Register NOW for the Game Changer Summit

    Date:01/07/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    You’re Invited!  1st Annual GameChanger Coaches Leadership Summit  American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX – 2.18.13 The signature event of the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation  On February 18, 2013, THSCEF will be hosting an amazing event and we want you to know about it. Mark your calendars, make plans to attend, and bring your staff, Superintendents, Principals, Boosters, s...


    Array

    Date:01/04/2013  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Texas Council on Family Violence partners with the Texas High School Coaches Association in the development of a leadership program entitled “Coaching Boys Into Men.” A program that is designed to teach male athletes the importance of respecting women and that violence never equals strength. Only 15 minutes per week for 12 weeks can help teach your athletes a lifetime of valuab...


    FREE Recruiting Education Seminar, Dec. 18th at UTSA

    Date:12/06/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    San Antonio Sports Partners with the THSCA for an Evening of Recruiting Education San Antonio, TX – San Antonio Sports is proud to announce a FREE college recruiting “Super Seminar” for high school athletes, their parents, high school coaches and counselors on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 at 6:30pm in the Convocation Center on the campus of the University of Texas at San Anto...


    The Jason Foundation for Youth Suicide Prevention, partneres with THSCA

    Date:11/25/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    SUICIDE PREVENTION ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH TEXAS HS COACHES ASSOCIATION The Jason Foundation and The Texas High School Coaches Association join together   (San Marcos, TX - May, 2012) The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is joining with The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a national leader in youth suicide awareness and prevention programs, for an affiliation targeted to...


    THSCA Supports the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign

    Date:10/21/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    High School Coaches Get Into the Game From the basketball court to the football field to the baseball diamond, team sports have more to offer than lay-ups, field goals, and home runs. Today, more than 2,100 high school coaches across the nation are stepping up to the plate in the fight against cancer by joining the Coaches vs. Cancer team. Cancer impacts everyone – our family members,...


    THSCA's Newest Member Benefit

    Date:10/21/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    The THSCA has decided to make Gobza a new benefit for our members. Gobza was featured at the recent THSCA Annual Coaching School and Convention in San Antonio. Getting involved with Gobza is a great way for you to generate revenue for your athletic program, and an easy way for you and your boosters to save money. This great website offers you a free way to fundraise, and even ...


    TASO Clarification on Targeting with the Helmet

    Date:09/27/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    There seems to be a misconception that TARGETING is an NFL rule and not an NCAA rule.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Targeting is a very serious rule infraction and all officials should always err on the side of safety when calling the foul.  In 2008, the rules committee introduced a separate rule prohibiting initiating contact with the helmet and targeting a...


    Things you need to know for Coaching School 2012

    Date:06/17/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    We are very excited to be back in San Antonio this year.  The City of San Antonio, Trinity University, St. Mary’s University and the Alamodome have embraced our convention and will be providing us with great venues for all the activities that will be taking place, July 29 through August 1.  This year will be the 80th Annual Convention of the Texas High School Coaches Association ...


    THSCA to Offer Required Concussion Training

    Date:05/20/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

     THSCA TO OFFER REQUIRED CONCUSSION EDUCATION TRAINING AT COACHING SCHOOL  As mandated by HB 2038, the UIL is requiring two hours of coaches’ concussion education training. The mandated coaches’ concussion education course must be fulfilled by September 1, 2012. Coaches must complete a total of two hours to fulfill the requirement. This may be in one session or multiple...


    "Coaching Boys Into Men" Program

    Date:05/14/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Texas Council on Family Violence partners with the Texas High School Coaches Association in the development of a leadership program entitled “Coaching Boys Into Men.” A program that is designed to teach male athletes the importance of respecting women and that violence never equals strength. Only 15 minutes per week for 12 weeks can help teach your athletes a lifetime of valuab...


    "Coaching Boys into Men" Curriculum

    Date:05/14/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Texas Council on Family Violence partners with the Texas High School Coaches Association in the development of a leadership program entitled “Coaching Boys Into Men.” A program that is designed to teach male athletes the importance of respecting women and that violence never equals strength. Only 15 minutes per week for 12 weeks can help teach your athletes a lifetime of valuab...


    2012 THSCA Scholarship Winners

    Date:05/02/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Congratulations to the Texas High School Coaches Association 2012 Scholarships Winners Faythe Allen, Holland HS Katelyn Comstock, Weatherford HS Kyle Copeland, Arp HS Ashley Garrison, College Park HS Courtney Henson, Pecos HS Trenton Jackson, Coronado HS Brandon Niven, John Horn HS Tanner Rogers, Blanco HS Blake Thomas, Trimble Tech HS Tyler Williamson, Jim Ned HS ...


    THSCEF Benefit and Golf Tournament

    Date:04/28/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    The Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is hosting its’ 2nd Annual “Coach Who Makes A Difference” Benefit & Golf Tournament in San Antonio on April 29 & 30. The benefit and live auction will take place on Sunday April 29th at 6:30 pm at the JW Marriott Resort. The guest speaker at the benefit will be Coach Mack Brown, head football coach of the University of ...


    Hall of Honor Inductees, Class of 2012

    Date:04/17/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2012  Don Black Collin Briggs Sam Harrell Ron Mills Hugh Sandifer ...


    NCAA Rules Change for Class of 2015

    Date:03/28/2012  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Here is a link to a PDF document outlining the new NCAA academic changes for class of 2015 and beyond.  It is very important to emphasize that these changes were just released by the NCAA last month.  Many people are aware of the new higher core gpa which was approved in October (from 2.0 to 2.3) but ARE NOT aware of the new SAT/ACT sliding scale requirement in addition to the other co...


    VOTE for CNN Hero Eddie Canales

    Date:09/28/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

         Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, located in Schertz, Texas, provides immediate, as well as, long term resources and support to individuals sustaining a catastrophic spinal cord injury through activities associated with high school football. .      Our friend and Gridiron Heroes founder, Eddie Canales, has b...


    FREE Eligibility & Recruiting Webinar

    Date:08/10/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    THSCA Takes Steps to Assist Families with Recruiting Education As coaches, we all understand the pressures the recruiting process can create.   We are also aware of a growing industry commonly referred to as recruiting services.  While some of these services provide useful information, the overwhelming vast majority of them are looking to capitalize financially on our families w...


    Coaching School 2011: Things to Know

    Date:06/20/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    We are very excited to be back in Fort Worth this year.  The City of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University and Cowboys Stadium have embraced our convention and will be providing us with great venues for all the activities that will be taking place, July 24 through July 27.  This year will be the 79th Annual Convention of the Texas High School Coaches Association as we celebrate the...


    SB 1214 Moving to House Floor for a Vote

    Date:05/22/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    THSCA LEGISLATIVE ALERT  Private School Bill Scheduled for Vote on the House Floor on Tuesday May 24, 2011                        We need your help to contact your state representatives to show a strong opposition to opening the U.I.L. membership to private schools! ...


    Legislative Alert HB 1, State's Proposed Budget

    Date:04/19/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    H.B. 1 –The House’s version of the state budget for the upcoming biennium passed out of the House by a 98-49 margin Sunday, April 3rd. This bill was passed largely on party line votes, with most republicans supporting the bill and most democrats opposing the bill. Want to Voice your Opinion... http://www.assistantcoach.net/poe2 !         ...


    In Defense of the Athletic Period

    Date:03/21/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    IN DEFENSE OF THE ATHLETIC PERIOD  D. W. Rutledge, Executive Director Texas High School Coaches Association  This is a critical time for public education in Texas.  With a $27 billion dollar state budget shortfall, an estimated increase of 170,000 new students in Texas over the next two years, and increasing state mandates, the school finance issue has become the driving forc...


    A Courageous Heart

    Date:03/14/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Founded February, 2011, A Courageous Heart’s focus is the well-being of our kids and teens. We are standing on the foundation that “No One Has The Right To Abuse Another Person.” The website www.acourageousheart.com speaks to the value of moral courage which reaches far beyond physical courage. It is inclusive of all kids and teens. The logo and easy to use tools have al...


    Digital Sports Video Becomes Official Video Company of the THSCA

    Date:03/07/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Digital Sports Video Becomes Official Video Company of the THSCA (San Marcos, Texas March 7, 2011) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is proud to announce that Digital Sports Video (DSV) has become the Official Video Company of the THSCA in the state of Texas for all sports. This marks the start of a multi-year affiliation in support of the THSCA and THSCA’s annua...


    "Coach That Makes a Difference" Golf Tournament

    Date:02/13/2011  Source:Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)  

    Tournament Begins, Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm, TPC San Antonio Canyons Course  Kick-off Party - Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort It's time to Give Back! Coaches never ask for handouts, they merely find a way to get it done. That is one principle all coaches have lived by. The Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is kicki...