Making the Case for Due Process in Interscholastic Athletics
By Amanda Siegrst, Esq. and Colleen McGlone, Ph.D
In 2013, 7.7 million student athletes participated in interscholastic athletics ( High School Sports, 2013). The growth of these programs has led to increased awareness and debate regarding the educational benefits and rights that are embedded in the interscholastic experience. News coverage often reports headlines such as “Suspended over a tweet” or “Hazing allegations sideline players.” In some cases these suspensions can lead to