high school sports
Practical strategies for student-athlete leadership development
One of the many challenging aspects that take place at small colleges across the country is the development of student-athlete leadership. Where I work at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), we typically have our student-athletes for two years a...
How fundraising diversification can reshape school athletics
[caption id="attachment_43497" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Sharefax Field at West Clermont High School in Batavia, Ohio[/caption] For generations, athletic fundraising followed a predictable and familiar model. Cheerleaders washed cars. Socce...
Florida signs ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act’ into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, meaning that high school coaches in the state now can use their own money to help players with expenses such as transportation, food and physical therapy services. ...
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...
