Avoiding Criminal and Civil Liability on the Athletic Field

By Charles Huddleston and Megan Kreitner Ouzts   Over the last several years, we have seen several stories in the news where coaches and athletic directors find themselves at the centers of lawsuits after injuries and deaths occur on the athletic field. While most have resulted from tough practices that turned dangerous due to extraneous conditions like heat and dehydration, there are simple steps that coaches and athletic departments can consider to increase safety and minimize liability s