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Girls flag football participation doubles in U.S. high schools
Girls flag football is on the rise in high schools across the country, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is adapting to meet those demands. Currently, girls flag football participation has more than doubled natio...

Inside WVU’s strength program for elite football performance
The goal of the strength and conditioning program at West Virginia University is to provide our student-athletes with the highest physical and mental preparedness on the field of competition. My goal is for our football program to achieve the highest...

The year-round blueprint for strength, speed, and durability for your football program
As strength coaches, it is our job to minimize our athletes’ risk of injury while maximizing their overall athletic potential. When designing our training, we should see a program that varies in intensity and volume, while building on itself. Th...

How football revenue impacts overall athletic department finances
Often, when people hear the phrase "Friday Night Lights," they think of the football team, the marching band, and the roar of a crowd under stadium lights. But behind all of that spectacle lies a complex economic engine. High school and college footb...

OHSAA announces revamped football playoff structure
Several significant changes highlight the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoff regulations that were approved Thursday by the OHSAA Board of Directors. The number of qualifiers per region will be 12 instead of 16, with the top ...

High-ranking high school player turns down $750K NIL deal
One of the top high school football prospects in the nation recently turned down a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal that would have paid the sophomore $750,000. Cameron Pritchett, from Thompson High School in Alabama, turned down the NIL deal ...

Former Michigan assistant football coach indicted for stealing athlete’s private data
A former assistant coach for the University of Michigan football program has been charged with hacking into student-athlete databases at more than 100 colleges across the country. The Justice Department charged 42-year-old Matthew Weiss, a former co...
New Orleans Saints expands Saints Girls HS Flag Football in Louisiana
The New Orleans Saints recently announced the next wave of schools invited to join Season 2 of the Saints Girls High School Flag Football program in Louisiana. These 10 schools will be a part of the growing program that empowers young female athl...








