In a dramatic change that alters the ground rules for high school athletic instruction throughout the state, the Virginia High School League Executive Committee on Wednesday passed a measure that will enable coaches to work with their athletes almost year-round.
Other than 10-day "dead periods" at the start of each high school sports season and a similar week-long period in the summer, high school coaches will be authorized to work with their athletes any day except Sunday. Coaches previously could work with their athletes only during that sport's season. Individual schools, districts and regions can establish more restrictive guidelines.