technology

Studies show social media use inhibits performance
From sleep deprivation to social isolation to attention fragmentation, social media use for youth and high school students is harmful. The academic literature suggests it is the cause of the mental health crisis we face today in our country. What ...

Field-painting robot helping athletic directors in Illinois
Technology is revolutionizing the way athletic directors get grunt work done. In Illinois, a field-painting robot is helping athletic directors create pristine markings on their athletic fields with less stress on the body. A recent article from t...

Snap! Mobile One kicks off new era for fan engagement and administration
Snap! Mobile (Snap!), the nation's leading online fundraising and program management platform for youth athletics and activities, recently launched Snap! Mobile One, an all-in-one app designed to boost fan and community engagement on the front end wh...

Building a brand to promote your athletic program for long-term success
Matthew Glick, the founder and CEO of Gipper, was joined by Academy ISD athletic director Jared Hunt, to share how the Gipper software can help athletic programs build a brand and an online presence. ...

Snap! Mobile launches awareness campaign for data privacy and financial security in youth fundraising
Snap! Mobile, the market leader in school fundraising and technology solutions for high school sports, clubs, and extracurriculars, today announced the kickoff of an awareness campaign for data privacy and financial security in youth fundraising to c...

Game-changing products for coaches and administrators in 2025
From administrative aids to recruiting software, stay up-to-date on the best technology products set to significantly impact the world of sports this year. As we venture into 2025, this exciting array of game-changing products has emerged, promising ...

Protecting our kids means more than helmets
Technology has slowly woven its way into the education world, bringing many welcome efficiencies and benefits. Though some of these new benefits have come with some rather predictable high-tech hazards, a few of which have been serious enough to ligh...