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May 20, 2026

North Carolina, Kentucky sanction girls flag football, bring total to 23 states

Earlier this month, North Carolina and Kentucky became the latest states to sanction girls flag football as a varsity sport, bringing the total to 23 states. “Today’s decision represents a meaningful investment in the future of our student-ath...


a spanish springs high school football coach points to a video replay screen and talks to a group of high school football players
May 15, 2026

In-game video replay is changing sideline coaching

Competitive football programs across the country have been hearing about in-game video replay technology for several seasons now. The pitch is straightforward: See the play faster, adjust sooner, win more. But there is a difference between a compe...


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...


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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...


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April 29, 2026

Coach-to-player tech transforms high school sports communication

Across the country, athletic programs are embracing a new wave of coach-to-player communication technology. Once limited to the professional ranks, these systems are now being implemented at the high school and college levels following recent rule ch...


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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...


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March 24, 2026

Girls flag football participation doubles in U.S. high schools

by Wesley Sykes

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 view of the West Virginia strength training room
March 24, 2026

Inside WVU’s strength program for elite football performance

by Michael Joseph, M.S., MSCC, CSCS, CES

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...