coaching
North Carolina coaching candidates: Hubert Davis, Wes Miller among top options to replace Roy Williams
Thursday brought a thunderbolt of news: Roy Williams’ retirement at North Carolina has opened up, in my opinion, the best job in college basketball. So who is going to take it? Who should North Carolina call? If you were to list out qualified candidates that would, at the very least, pick up the phone … …
Seniors receiving free virtual coaching on learning how to use technology
‘HealthWise’ is providing free weekly virtual training for older adults who need help with using technology. NORFOLK, Va. — Many older adults have been suffering from the new virtual lifestyle brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and some local groups are working to fix that. Groups such as the Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, Primeplus …
NFL coaching legend Marty Schottenheimer dies at 77
Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer died Monday after dealing with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. He was 77. Schottenheimer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014. He was moved to a hospice facility near his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Jan. 30 because of complications from the irreversible, progressive brain disorder. Schottenheimer was a …
Sources — Philadelphia Eagles to interview Los Angeles Rams DC Brandon Staley for head coaching job
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who has the Green Bay Packers waiting for him in Saturday’s Divisional Playoff, also has the Philadelphia Eagles waiting for him whenever this season ends, per league sources. The Eagles already have received permission to interview Staley at the appropriate time, which could be as early as Sunday …
Philadelphia Eagles’ Doug Pederson says he was ‘coaching to win’ against Washington, wanted to get Nate Sudfeld some reps
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Doug Pederson said he was “coaching to win” Sunday night’s regular-season finale against the Washington Football Team despite pulling quarterback Jalen Hurts in a three-point game early in the fourth quarter in favor of Nate Sudfeld. Pederson added that it was his decision alone and not influenced by the front office, …
Sports Coaching Market Size to Increase Over $4 Billion amid Pandemic | Technological Integration in Sports Coaching to Boost Growth | Technavio
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has been monitoring the sports coaching market and it is poised to grow by USD 4.14 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 2% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. For a More …
With no games, Red Sox minor leaguers made the most of technology and coaching available to them
It was an atypical year, but not necessarily a lost one. “I think this season, the year, whatever you’d call it — this non-season, this time — has continued to present opportunities for guys to develop,” said Red Sox farm director Ben Crockett. “I really do think that looking back, we will absolutely see guys …
Bruce Arians says if he’s coaching Dolphins, a healthy Tua starts right away
FORT LAUDERDALE — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians, known as the NFL’s “quarterback whisperer,” said there should be no controversy at the position for the Miami Dolphins. Arians said he would start rookie Tua Tagovailoa — if he’s healthy — over longtime veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. “I think it all depends on his health; if …
Browns ownership is leading the coaching search; Paul DePodesta is running the process
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns ownership is leading the coaching search this time around, but Chief Strategy Officer Paul DePodesta is running the process, a source tells cleveland.com. The ownership group includes Dee and Jimmy Haslam, and their son-in-law JW Johnson, the Executive Vice President of the team. Last year, Browns GM John Dorsey, who was …
First-year coaching hot seats: Breaking down who could be ‘one-and-done’ among the eight
Remember a few weeks back when we chronicled the growing chatter around the NFL – among owners, front office execs and agents – about the possibility of a number of clubs that hired new coaches in 2019 perhaps being ready to do so yet again in 2020? Well, it’s only growing louder and being yakked …
