Bill Gillispie explains that the goal of education-based athletics is to prepare, practice, and play-to-win - however, that is not the purpose. Human growth and development are the purposes of education-based athletics. ADs must have a proactive approach with parents when explaining education-based athletics and good communication is key.
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