Dr. Fred Cromartie
Barnes, Staley First Black Women to Coach in Same Final Four
By Fred J. Cromartie, Ed.D. |
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and Arizona’s Adia Barnes have accomplished a first in NCAA Women’s Tournament history. It’s...
NFL Hires First Black Female Member of Officiating Team
By Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The NFL hired its first Black official, Burl Toler, in 1965 and its first full time female official, Sarah...
Who Will Sing the National Anthem at 2021 NBA All Star Game?
By Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
With the NBA All Star Game just around the corner on Sunday, March 7 2021, one can only image...
Boston Red Sox Hire Baseball’s First Black Female Coach
By Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The Boston Red Sox have hired Bianca Smith as a coach in their minor league organization, making her the...
Sports Illustrated Selects “Sportsperson of the Year” Honorees
By Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
Through its Sportsperson of the Year Award, Sports Illustrated sought to recognize those who the magazine deemed to be...
Academy Doctoral Student Named Langston University Assistant Director of Athletics and Compliance
By Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The United States Sports Academy continues to strive to meet its mission of making significant contributions to the field...
Academy Alumna Dr. Kristene Kelly Joins Vanderbilt Athletics
By Dr. Fred Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The United States Sports Academy continues to strive to meet its mission of making great and significant contributions...
Big 10, Pac-12 Conferences Cancel Fall Sports
By Dr. Fred J. Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The Coronavirus continues to impact sports and collegiate sports are being hit hard right now. Word has...
Coronavirus Impacting High School Sports
By Dr. Fred J. Cromartie, Ed.D. |
The Coronavirus continues to impact sports and high school athletics departments are feeling that impact nationwide. The...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Perspective
By Dr. Fred J. Cromartie, Ed. D. |
We have all seen the protesting that is taking place in the United States and around...
