high school sports
NFHS debuts free mental health course
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has launched a new online course for high school students that provides education and resources on mental health and wellness. [caption id="attachment_28213" align="alignleft" width=...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Study: Athletic participation boosts attendance behavior
A recently released study by the Washington-based think tank American Enterprise Institute (AEI) suggests that structured, voluntary extracurricular participation — namely varsity athletics — can meaningfully improve attendance behavior. The s...
13 tips to refine communication skills with the community
Leading an athletic program is an enormous undertaking with numerous tasks and responsibilities. It involves ensuring compliance with state and federal legislation, such as Title IX, working to safeguard the health and welfare of student-athletes, an...
