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May 13, 2026

Michigan approves transfer tracking system for high school

Last week at its annual spring meeting, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved the use of a “transfer tracker” system as the tool for entering student information when a student is transferring between schools. The tool...

May 13, 2026

Midland debuts wearable communication tech

Kansas City-based communication technology company Midland has debuted its newest wearable mini walkie-talkie, Cliptalk, a system meant to eliminate the wires and bulk of traditional two-way radios. [caption id="attachment_43458" align="alignleft"...

May 5, 2026

New Jersey becomes latest to sanction girls flag football, vote on shot clock

This week, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) voted 311-18 to sanction girls flag football, making it the 20th state including Washington, D.C., to sanction the sport as it continues to grow in popularity thanks to NFL...

May 4, 2026

Indiana board approves NIL proposal, rejects shot clock for basketball

The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) voted May 4 to allow Indiana high school athletes to monetize their NIL, or name, image and likeness, with specific guidelines and rejected a proposal that would allow a shot clock for boys and gir...

April 29, 2026

Annual athletic trainer survey to examine latest trends, issues

Training & Conditioning, sister publication to Coach & A.D., invites athletic trainers nationwide to participate in its annual Athletic Trainer Survey, an industry initiative designed to capture real-world insights into the evolving landscape...

April 27, 2026

Kansas, Maryland sanction girls flag football

Last week, the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) and the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) officially sanctioned girls flag football starting in the 2026-27 school year, making them the 18th and 19...

April 23, 2026

NFHS launches course on sports betting risks

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has added a new online education course to its catalogue. [caption id="attachment_28213" align="alignright" width="257"] Logo courtesy of NFHS[/caption] This month, the associatio...

April 22, 2026

UMass Lowell launches center to advance equipment design, athlete performance

The University of Massachusetts Lowell has launched its Center for Sports Engineering and Performance, a research facility that plans to bring together sporting goods manufacturers, sports leagues and interdisciplinary researchers to enhance equipmen...