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sports education
September 3, 2024

Early sports education can help development in children

Sports has always been considered a microcosm for life. The lessons learned between the lines can stay with young athletes for a lifetime. But the development of sports education in children goes far beyond just life lessons. Sports also play an e...


nysphsaa
August 28, 2024

NYSPHSAA to add shot clock in lacrosse in 2025

A major change will be coming to high school lacrosse in New York in 2025. New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas announced a new change to high school lacrosse, on Monday. According t...


lhsaa
August 28, 2024

LHSAA partners with NIL Club to provide education and compliance with student-athletes

In communication with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) NIL Club is proud to share the launch of the NIL Club APP in Louisiana. This opportunity aims to create a healthy and compliant environment for high school Name, Image, a...


hazing
August 26, 2024

South Carolina high school football player suffered third-degree burns from practice

A parent of a South Carolina high school football player alleges his son was burned on a football field turf. Lance Poynor, the father, said his son, Cade Poynor, returned home from a Buford High School football practice with third-degree burns. H...


alabama
August 26, 2024

Alabama high school football player dies after suffering in-game brain injury

A 16-year-old Alabama high school football player tragically died after suffering a severe brain injury during a game over the weekend. Caden Tellier was part of the John T. Morgan Academy football program. He was rushed to a nearby hospital on Fr...


data
August 22, 2024

Protecting our kids means more than helmets

Technology has slowly woven its way into the education world, bringing many welcome efficiencies and benefits. Though some of these new benefits have come with some rather predictable high-tech hazards, a few of which have been serious enough to ligh...


artificial turf
August 20, 2024

Are you more likely to suffer a concussion on grass or artificial turf?

Are concussions more likely to occur on grass fields or artificial turf? A recent study of Texas middle and high school football players sought to answer that very question. The study found that football athletes were more likely to suffer a concu...


media day
August 20, 2024

NFHS will write rules for high school flag football

At the request of its member state associations to address the nation’s fastest-growing emerging high school sport, the NFHS will be writing playing rules for flag football, effective with the 2025-26 season. The NFHS Board of Directors has appr...


aquinas
August 20, 2024

Aquinas High School unveils new athletic complex

After announcing plans to upgrade its athletic complex in May 2023, Aquinas High School in Georgia has unveiled its latest athletic facility. The school administration says the new athletic complex is the largest undertaking since Aquinas High Sch...


wayne
August 20, 2024

Wayne State College upgrades athletic facilities

Changes are happening all over the athletic campus at Wayne State College in Nebraska. Since 2022, Wayne State College has seen 200% growth in club sports, 25% growth in intramural participation, and the addition of two varsity athletic programs. ...