high school sports
ADHD, anxiety meds may increase risk of heat-related illnesses
On the heels of a handful of heat-related deaths in student-athletes, athletic trainers are searching for answers. With more and more student-athletes taking prescribed ADHD and anxiety medication, healthcare professionals are looking into a possi...
New Jersey football game suspended after player collapses mid-game
A New Jersey football game was suspended over the weekend as a player collapsed on the field during the third quarter of action. During a game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Elizabeth High School, senior running back Chase Young experienced a medi...
MSHSAA board approves shot clock use for 2024-25 season
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors approved an allowance for a 35-second shot clock at its board meeting on June 13, 2024. The shot clock can only be used in boys and girls basketball regular season vars...
New Hampshire parents issued ‘no trespass’ orders after supporting girls’ sports
A New Hampshire father was recently issued a 'no trespass' order for watching his daughter's high school soccer game after speaking out against biological males playing in women's sports. A group of parents whose children attend Bow High School, i...
Key strategies for branding high school and collegiate athletic facilities
Branding athletic facilities at the high school and collegiate levels is a strategic endeavor that significantly impacts the perception and success of educational institutions. From gymnasiums and stadiums to training centers and sports complexe...
Q&A.D. with WIAA executive director Mick Hoffman
Mick Hoffman is the Executive Director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). He was named the WIAA's fifth Executive Director in the spring of 2019. Serving at virtually every level of the WIAA, Hoffman most re...
Creating a winning maintenance routine for your basketball courts
Consider this: In many schools, the floor that hosts basketball often holds practices and games for volleyball as well as intramural action. It might even be where exercise classes are held. That’s one hard-working facility. If, however, bask...
Invitational, in-season tournaments boost your program
An invitational, in-season tournament featuring four basketball teams, eight wrestling teams, or several track teams, for example, can represent a huge boost for your athletic program. When you consider increased gate receipts, concessions, program s...
