Minnesota State High School League Speech Storytelling Book 2018

Athletic Directors, Female Coaches Working for Equity in High School . hst As the first few months of school pass, students settle into their classes, fall sports are in full swing, and high s... Read More
The Baseball Rule: Liability to Spectators for Foul Ball Injuries hst In Re Casey & the Mudville Baseball Club If Ernest Thayer's poem Casey at the Bat, first published in the San F... Read More
State School Board Leaders Discuss Importance of Activity Programs hst Editor's Note: Leaders of four state school boards associations share their personal and professional viewpoints on t... Read More
The Importance of Building a Brand in High School Sports Programs hst Why is the concept of "branding" so important? It's just a mascot, a logo or a set of letters, right? Wrong. Simply p... Read More
Oregon Softball Players Earn Appreciation for Officials hst Three Bend (Oregon) High School varsity softball players have a new appreciation for umpires after getting experien... Read More
Planning – One of the Four Basic Components of Management hst Many individuals who are involved with or study the concept of management include four basic components – planning, o... Read More
Wildfires and Air Quality: Creating Clear Policies hst Poor air quality as a result of wildfires was once an occasional inconvenience, but it is becoming an annual consider... Read More
Title IX Paved Way for Softball Olympian Michele Smith hst As part of the NFHS' yearlong celebration ahead of the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, High School Today... Read More
Plan your Day, Week and Year to Stay on Task hst There is never enough time to do everything that you need or want to do. Therefore, the only way to survive and thriv... Read More
Leveraging Technology to Improve Physical Activity in High School Stu. hst Editor's Note: While this article concerns primarily physical education programs and not education-based high school ... Read More
The Effect of Title IX on Performing Arts hst When most people think of Title IX, the civil rights legislation passed as part of the Educational Amendments of 1972... Read More
Performing Arts Conference Returns In-Person with Record Numbers hst The 22nd annual NFHS Performing Arts Conference (PAC) was conducted in an in-person format September 20-22 in Denver,... Read More
Theatre Safety: Assessing Risks in Working at Height hst The phrase "working at height" might offer thoughts of someone roofing your house or a worker up in a personnel lift.... Read More
Utah High School Chosen Performing Arts School of Excellence hst The NFHS has announced Salem Hills High School (SHHS) of Salem, Utah, as its 2021 NFHS Performing Arts School of Ex... Read More

Finding Volunteer Judges for Speech and Debate Tournaments hst Never in a million years would I have imagined that a student from my first year of teaching in one city would be jud... Read More
NFHS Performing Arts Releases Additional Resources for 2021-22 School. hst Over the past 18 months, the NFHS performing arts department has partnered with scientists and researchers, national ... Read More
Paralympic Gold Medalists Compete for School and Country hst While 4.25 billion viewers worldwide tuned in to watch the 2020 Paralympic Games conducted in 2021, two high school a... Read More
Tips on Conducting More Effective and Efficient Meetings hst Not everyone loves meetings and some may even resent the time spent sitting in one. They are, however, an essential, ... Read More
Title IX Opened Doors for Indiana Track Star Maicel Malone hst As part of the NFHS' yearlong celebration ahead of the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, High School Today... Read More
Enhancing Your Online Teaching hst Zoom. Microsoft Teams. Skype. Google Meet. Facetime. Web- Ex. GoToMeeting. Terms we never heard of a year ago are now... Read More
Three Learning Center Courses Address New Content Areas hst Amid the shift away from a challenging academic year, the NFHS Learning Center used summer 2021 to develop and launch... Read More
Is it Time for Pitch Counts in High School Softball? hst Once upon a time, way back in the 20th century, it was unusual for a sports medicine provider to see a softball pitch... Read More
Drone Education, Certification Taking Flight Across Country hst They hover in space, floating with effortless ease and draw the gaze of amazed onlookers. These Unmanned Aerial Vehic... Read More
Promoting Your Program and Building a Positive Culture hst Pride is a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those wi... Read More
Personnel Selection and Ensuring Right Fit for the Position hst The teacher shortage is real, and it is not limited to just one part of the country. The number of higher education s... Read More
The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Athletic Budgets hst The COVID-19 pandemic may have long-term effects on many facets of everyday life for Americans. It changed numerous o... Read More
Girls Flag Football on Rise in High Schools, State Associations hst Though its initial intent was to resolve inequities in the classroom, the passage of Title IX legislation in 1972 ope... Read More
Legal Ramifications of Abusive Language Used by Coaches hst Chisholm v. St. Marys City School District In a highly unusual ruling based on an atypical analysis of the legal bo... Read More
Administrators Cautiously Optimistic as Officials Slowly Return to Se. hst Fear of the unknown leading into the 2020-21 school year threw officials into a quandary that neither a rules book no... Read More

Helping Students Learn from Speech and Debate Ballots hst "Good," "well done" or "I enjoyed this" are phrases often written on ballots, or critique sheets, filled out by judge... Read More
Utilizing a Black Box Theater for High School Performing Arts hst There are several different kinds of theaters. They can be categorized into four basic forms: 1) arena stage theaters... Read More
Student-led Media Programs Spark High-paced Learning hst It is moments before the signature "3-2-1" call from the director on the studio floor and students from Olathe (Kansa... Read More
Former Wisconsin Ice Hockey Standout Reflects on Importance of Title . hst As part of the NFHS' yearlong celebration ahead of the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, High School Today... Read More
Hiring the Right Coach in Education-based Athletics hst The horn sounds and the basketball players rush out to celebrate an incredible season. The coach makes quick eye cont... Read More
50th Anniversary of Title IX Coming in June of 2022 hst June 23, 2022, will mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Surviving many challen... Read More
Tinker2.0: U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Student Fre. hst Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its first ruling addressing th... Read More
High Schools, State Associations Facing Effects of NIL Ruling hst On June 30, 2021, about a week after the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the NCAA had violated ant... Read More
Concussion in Sport: Prolonged Rest Not the Best Plan hst The return of high school sports brings with it the return of the many injuries that happen while participating in pr... Read More
The Future of High School Music After the Pandemic hst Is this premature? Is there a post-pandemic era for this generation of high school student musicians? As with our fut... Read More
The Future of High School Athletics After the Pandemic hst After a year of postponing, cancelling or moving seasons due to the pandemic, what does the future hold for high scho... Read More
Working with Custodial Staff and Grounds Crew to Identify Responsibil. hst New seasons are so exciting and yet there is always so much to do. After years of kicking off the season as a one-per... Read More
Support of High School Activities From a Superintendent's Perspective hst The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) reports that almost every high school in the United States offe... Read More
Indiana Athlete Defies Expectations with Unwavering Optimism hst Defining moments occur in life when individuals are faced with choices that can change the trajectory of previously... Read More

Speech and Debate Continues with Virtual Tournaments hst Among the many challenges that educators have faced since the spring of 2020, high school activity programs have been... Read More
Illinois Basketball Team Experiences Ups, Downs of Return to Play hst The NFHS 2020 Fall Sports Season Guide – a color-coded map – resided on the homepage of the NFHS website (www.nfhs.or... Read More
Online Preseason Parent Meetings Essential for Communication hst In Dakota Ridge High School's past history, it had an unfortunate reputation of poor sportsmanship and fan behavior a... Read More
Veterans on Publications Committee Guide Success of Magazine hst This issue marks the end of 14 years and 112 individual editions of High School Today. The magazine, which is publish... Read More
Hopi (Arizona) High School's Baker Builds Cross Country Dynasty hst Rick Baker has become one of the most successful boys cross country coaches in the nation since his arrival at Hopi H... Read More
Schools Should Establish Proactive Lightning Policy hst Spring and summer sports have started and with that the chance of severe weather has started. Based on cases document... Read More
Coaching to Prevent Abuse in High School Athletics hst Hopefully, coaches strive to create a welcoming environment on their teams to build positive relationships with their... Read More
PA Announcers Play Critical Role in Education-based Athletics may A public-address announcer is an individual who provides important, real-time information to an audience. Some specul... Read More
Challenges for Minority Leaders in Athletic Administration hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Shon Hardy, CAA, director of athletics, Trinity Valley School, Fort... Read More
Clay Target is Activity Opportunity for All Genders, Skill Levels hst High school administrators, at least in Minnesota, are aware that the co-curricular activity of Clay Target exists, b... Read More
Time to Rest, Recover and Get Ready for Fall Season hst As this article is written, 22 days of school remain this year. When did you begin your countdown for the beginning o... Read More
Sports Law Litigation: Primer for School, Athletics Administrators hst Understanding Sports Law Litigation Procedures In order for school and athletics administrators to proactively adopt... Read More
Almost Home: A Look at 2020-21 Winter and Spring Sports hst Reflecting on the culmination of the traditional fall sports season, Steve Savarese, executive director of the Alabam... Read More

Selecting a High School Musical and the Audition Process hst The high school musical – where legends are born, tears are shed and relationships made. For the typical high school ... Read More
Special Olympics Adds Esports to Unified Programming hst The 2020-21 academic year has tested the agility, creativity and determination of every individual involved in inters... Read More
Virtual Senior Ball Brings Students Together at California School hst Activities and athletics allow students to connect with each other, learn more about themselves, and help them better... Read More
Tips for Safer Running Along the Roadside hst It is not uncommon to see people of all ages along the side of the road out for a run. There are almost 500,000 cross... Read More
Esports Popularity Continues to Build Across Country hst In the spring of 2018, the NFHS launched a partnership that has since powered up high school esports programs nationw... Read More
Helping Coaches Look for Those Teachable Moments hst Within the realm of education-based athletics, the educational aspect for the student-athlete is critically important... Read More
Transportation is Key Component to School District's Activities hst Activities are an extension of the classroom. Education-based athletics and activities help to create citizens who ca... Read More
Live-Streaming of High School Events Here to Stay hst As the pandemic bore into the summer months, many parts of the nation began to move away from the pain associated wit... Read More
Coaches, Athletic Directors: Effective Communication with Media hst One of the goals throughout the year is to ensure that our athletes are represented on a consistent basis in both our... Read More
Increasing Home Game Revenue After the Pandemic hst One of the impacts of the pandemic is that some athletic budgets may be adversely affected – not only for this year, ... Read More
Employment Law Do's and Don'ts Regarding High School Coaches hst Employment Law Key Issues Several legal claims leading to lawsuits typically arise related to the suspension or ter... Read More
Involvement in Activity Programs Matters – Now More Than Ever hst It has been a challenging school year so far to say the least. After dealing with the pandemic all year, we had to en... Read More

NFHS Aerosol Study Helpful for New Affiliate Members hst Thanks to leadership from Dr. James Weaver and the NFHS performing arts department, and Dr. Mark Spede, College Band ... Read More
Tips on Selecting the Right College Music Program hst For most high school musicians, playing in their school band or singing in the high school chorus serves as an artist... Read More
New Sound Wave of Music Appreciation in Vermont hst Music educators across the country have grappled with how to provide their students with the best possible music educ... Read More
Performing Arts Educators Using Technology to Ensure Opportunities hst The label "performing arts" that is used to encompass NFHS activities such as music, speech, debate and theatre impli... Read More
ACA Formed to Support, Encourage School Leaders hst Since the formation of our nation, faith has been interwoven within the fabric of the culture. To protect the freedom... Read More
Video Recordings of Music Rehearsals Have Great Benefits hst Audio recordings are now commonplace in performing arts education, made so by the rapid advances in digital technolog... Read More
Understanding Needs of High School Athletes with Diabetes hst Diabetes is a common problem affecting 34 million Americans. About one in five adolescents and one in four young adul... Read More
Starting a New Sport Provides Options for More Students hst Providing opportunities to involve additional students in education- based athletics should be a goal of athletic adm... Read More
Restarting Minneapolis School Sports Following Civil Unrest hst Although it will rightfully be remembered as a grisly, unmistakable example of the racism that still exists in Americ... Read More
Understanding the Impact of Trauma: A Roadmap for Change hst For the first time in our collective lives, the concept of trauma and its collateral impact has likely crept into the... Read More
Virtual Training for Officials is Must-see Video Platform hst From the introduction of electronic whistles to arriving onsite dressed in officiating gear to wearing masks, the avo... Read More
Specialists Should be Considered as Mentors for Coaches hst Providing training for coaches is one of the 14 legal duties of athletic directors as detailed in the National Inters... Read More
The Title IX Self-Audit: An Athletic Director's Best Practice hst Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination a... Read More
High School Sports Participation Rights of LGBTQ Students hst Evolution of the Issue Title IX, enacted in June of 1972, is a 37-word, broad-based, anti-gender-discrimination sta... Read More

Tennessee Athlete Advocates for National Change with Humility hst The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, "Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a wa... Read More
Methods for Preventing Ankle Sprains in High School Athletes hst Introduction Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury that occur in sports with estimates that they... Read More
Engaging Students is Key to Successful Remote Learning hst Remote learning is a part of education at all levels for the foreseeable and unforeseeable future. Dependent upon an ... Read More
Viewpoints: Proud Dad: 'I Caught it From Him During the Pandemic' hst Disruptive. Isolating. Uncertain. These words best describe this era of COVID-19. The coronavirus struck fear in ma... Read More
Master Teaching Strategies to Improve Cocurricular Success hst Outstanding after-school cocurricular programs begin with outstanding instruction in the classroom, along with the tr... Read More
Words of Wisdom for the New School Band Director hst Armed with your college degree that includes one or two successful stints as a student teacher, you are now ready to ... Read More
Tips for Transitioning to a New Athletic Director's Position hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Chantil Ianu, athletic director, Skyline High School, Salt Lake Cit... Read More
Guiding your Coaching Staff to Deal with COVID-19 Issues hst COVID-19 has forced everyone to look at sports and coaching through a new lens, and one of those common messages is: ... Read More
Why Activities Directors Need to Know Their School's History hst History, by definition, is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. History is a magnitude of informa... Read More
Management – the Misunderstood and Unappreciated Skill Set for Admini. hst In graduate classes during four semesters of an athletic management master's degree program at a college, students we... Read More
Most Tumultuous Fall Sports Season Comes to a Close hst When the final state championships in Michigan, North Carolina and Texas concluded last month, the books were finally... Read More
School Authority to Sanction Athletes for Postings on Social Media hst Prevailing Legal Standards Since the launch of MySpace in 2003, Facebook in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Snapchat in 2011... Read More
Athletic Programs: Positive Platforms for Social Justice hst It's a crowded stadium, and the home team is attempting to complete its first undefeated season in 30 years. The only... Read More
High School Student-Athletes Must Be Protected From "Name, Image, Lik. nfhs news Since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down high school sports and performing arts last March, we have been looking for... Read More

South Dakota State Champion Uses Golf to Inspire the Next Generation hst A sport that prides itself on tradition has found a true believer in the power of the sport to transform his life and... Read More
Performing Arts State Leaders Continue to Adjust to Fluid COVID-19 La. hst "Change is the only constant in life." Although the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus couldn't have possibly been... Read More
The Not-So-Little White Lie: Antiracism and the Classroom hst Culturally, talking about race has been labeled taboo; when one speaks on race, a typical reaction is to point to the... Read More
Engaging School Boards in High School Activities Programs hst School boards are definitely unique. They are almost exclusively volunteer, while being asked to lend their time, tal... Read More
Learning Center Offers NFHS National Parent Credential hst The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced additional parent-centered content on the NFH... Read More
Vienna, Austria School Earns Level 1 in School Honor Roll hst The American International School (AIS) in Vienna, Austria, is the first international school to earn Level 1 status ... Read More
Tips for Making Hybrid Instruction Work in the Classroom hst In-person teaching is what generations of educators have learned about in college, practiced during student teaching ... Read More
Importance of Injury Surveillance in High School Athletics hst For nearly eight million high school students in the United States,1 competitive athletics plays an important role in... Read More
Benefits of a High School Strength/Conditioning Coach hst In recent years, many high schools have recognized the need for a certified strength and conditioning coach. The role... Read More
Creating Checklists for Safety Review of School Facilities hst The sound of the final horn blares, the scoreboard shows time has expired, and the cheers from the crowd erupt on thi... Read More
Athletic Administrators: Falling in Love with the Job Again hst When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, some schools closed and some started distance learning. High school ath... Read More
Media Management in Pandemic Stirs Need for Balance, Flexibility hst Media coverage of high school events is an essential part of sharing the stories of triumph, the leadership opportuni... Read More
The Athletic Director and Title IX Coordinator Relationship hst Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is one of the most consequential pieces of gender equity legislation eve... Read More
An Athletic Director's Faithful Service as COVID Strikes Teams hst There is little doubt that a high school athletic director's job is hectic and often stressful. It involves countless... Read More
Student-Athletes Develop Leadership Skills Through Book Study hst Over the past few years, the primary focus in our athletic program has been building team chemistry with the coaching... Read More
2020 Sports Law Year-In-Review hst COVID-19-Related Sport Law Cases Beginning in mid-March of 2020, example after example emerged across the country o... Read More
Effects of COVID-19 on Middle School Athletics and Activities hst The past five issues of High School Today have addressed the coronavirus' effects on high school athletics and activi... Read More

Developing a Junior High Speech and Debate Program hst In all competitions – sports, academic or performing arts – access matters. Especially in a Title I school, many stud... Read More
Keeping High School Music Program Alive During Pandemic hst These days, we all are thinking about safety in ways we never imagined. Surface contamination is concerning, but in o... Read More
Portland, Oregon, School Recipient of Performing Arts Excellence Award hst The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has chosen Portland (Oregon) Cleveland High School (... Read More
Iowa Multi-sport Athlete Does it All – With One Hand hst Trashaun Willis exemplifies the spirit of high school sports. He excels on the football field, on the basketball co... Read More
New Mexico Association Launches Mental Health Awareness Initiative hst The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) launched a Mental Health Awareness Campaign for the 2020-21 school year ... Read More
NFHS, NFL Partner to Promote High School Football hst The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Football League (NFL) have announce... Read More
Activities Directors Find Balance in Life by Officiating hst Serving as a school's activities administrator brings an array of challenges, and conversely, plenty of rewards. Thes... Read More
Ideas on Reducing Stress from Zoom Fatigue hst Are you "Zoomed" out? Are you tired of seeing your students or colleagues in little boxes? Are you unfocused when... Read More
Don't Stand So Close to Me – An Overview of Viruses november With our society knee-deep in the consequences of COVID-19, which has affected our mental and physical health, it is ... Read More
Selecting and Keeping the School's Team Physician hst With almost eight million secondary school student-athletes across the country, it's important that schools have a co... Read More
Steps for Creating Successful Relationships with Challenging Parents hst The official blows the whistle and loud boos come flying from the bleachers. The player has just picked up her fifth ... Read More
Selling Naming Rights for High School Athletic Facilities hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Andy Tebbe, athletic director, Westfield (Indiana) High School, and... Read More
Carmel's 'Culture of Care' Addresses Students' Social-Emotional Needs november Carmel (Indiana) High School is well known for the academic, extracurricular and cocurricular excellence of its stude... Read More
Promoting the Arts at an Athletic Event Builds Support hst High school activities are an extension of the classroom, and many of life's lessons are learned while taking part in... Read More
Unified Sports: More Than Just a One-Day Event hst When the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published the Dear Colleague Letter on January 25, 2013, it detailed the impor... Read More
Dealing with Athletic Budget Issues Related to COVID-19 hst There is no doubt that COVID-19 has created challenges for many athletic programs around the country. As a result, so... Read More
Locker Room Supervision is Key Factor in Hazing Prevention hst Hazing continues to be an issue of concern in high school athletics programs and one of the most highly litigated cla... Read More
Lessons for Developing School Sports Anti-Hazing Policies hst The Damascus Hazing Incident In October 2019, an external review by a law firm, WilmerHale, was released regarding ... Read More
Best Practices, Success Stories from the Fall Sports Season hst Courage, creativity and cohesion are just a few of the qualities necessary for achieving the improbable – elements th... Read More

Building Advocates: Helping Principals Find Their Voice for Speech Ac. hst The world of the secondary school principal – often the fate-determiner for speech activities in the schools – is one... Read More
After Health Scare, South Carolina's Singleton Leads with Renewed Foc. hst The individuals on the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) staff know there are three things that take preceden... Read More
Cederstrom Returns to High School Gridiron After Stellar MLB Career hst Gary Cederstrom, former Major League Baseball umpire and Minot, North Dakota native, has found a nice retirement gig ... Read More
National High School Activities Month Celebrated in October hst In 1980, National High School Activities Week came to fruition as part of an initiative by the National Federation of... Read More
Ideas on a Successful Contest from the Athletic Director's Perspective hst Everyone has their own viewpoint of what constitutes a successful game. Many would point to winning and the final sco... Read More
Missouri's Kerwin Urhahn Previews Upcoming Year as NFHS President hst On July 2, Kerwin Urhahn, executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) for th... Read More
Adverse Childhood Experiences: What Coaches Can Do hst Editor's Note: This is the second in a two-part series addressing what coaches should know about working with athlete... Read More
COVID-19 Financial Costs Loom Large for High School Activity Programs hst The impact of COVID-19 to high school activity programs, including both fine arts programs and athletics, is not limi... Read More
State Associations Navigating Different Kind of Officials Shortage october Recruiting and retaining officials has presented a different kind of challenge in recent months for state high school... Read More
Coaching Through the Pandemic: Reframing Coach Leadership and Guidance hst Students, coaches and advisers face challenges throughout any season. In fact, one of the reasons people gravitate to... Read More
Finding the Silver Lining From the COVID-19 Pandemic hst COVID-19 has turned high school activities upside down. Additional planning has been required, and yet uncertainty re... Read More
Athletic Directors Play Key Role in Mentoring Non-teacher Coaches hst One of the legal duties of athletic administrators, as detailed in the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrato... Read More
Legal Rulings on Sports Participation Rights of Transgender Athletes hst A Continuing Evolution of Legal Standards In recent years, as part of their good-faith efforts to better serve the i... Read More
Playing Sports in Pandemic: States, Students, Families Take Different. hst For those intimately connected to the world of high school sports, the summer months were topped with extra layers of... Read More
NFHS Hosts First Online Performing Arts Conference hst *Links to Conference Presentations Below* For the first time in its 21-year history, the annual NFHS Performing Ar... Read More

Coaches Should Support Sharing Students Across Activities hst Improved academic performance, broader perspectives and higher self-esteem are all benefits from participating in hig... Read More
National, State Initiatives Generate Hope for Performing Arts Programs hst In any time of crisis, a proverbial call is issued to individuals and organizations in positions of leadership. When ... Read More
Maryland Team Finds Purpose Through Service hst "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi Educators and coache... Read More
Taking Steps to Build Trust with Student-Athletes hst By the nature of their position, coaches are leaders, although some coaches struggle with that leadership at times. C... Read More
Indiana University Helping Athletes with Performance Enhancement hst The field of Sport and Performance Psychology (SPP) is designed to help athletes become the best version of themselve... Read More
Niehoff Reflects on Feats, Pursuits Following Second Year of Leadersh. hst Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is starting her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High Scho... Read More
Adverse Childhood Experiences: What Coaches Should Know hst Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and what individuals wo... Read More
Paying Coaches for Value to Students Beyond Playing Games hst The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment in which every aspect of a high school activities program needs to b... Read More
Having a Plan for Difficult Conversations Decreases Stress, Anxiety hst As an educational administrator, you may not be able to avoid inevitable challenging encounters with others. Frequent... Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic – Athletic Directors Prepare for Months Ahead hst On the national level, several doctors, epidemiologists and scientists have suggested that there may be a surge of CO... Read More
Responding to Mental Health Emergencies in Athletics hst A recent experience as coach of our girls tennis team was one most coaches have never experienced – and hopefully wil... Read More
NFHS Network – Major Resource for Schools Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty hst It's been seven years since the NFHS partnered with PlayOn! Sports to launch the NFHS Network – a streaming service t... Read More
New Title IX Regulations: What Schools, ADs Need to Know hst On May 6, 2020, the United States Department of Education released new Title IX regulations that establish how educat... Read More
Top 10 Reasons ADs Should Offer In-Service Sessions on Sports Law hst The True Purpose of a Sports Law In-Service Although there is a misperception among many school and athletics admin... Read More
NFHS Guidance Keys State Association Plans for Restarting High School. hst "Well, now what?" As state associations placed indefinite holds on winter and spring athletic events back in March, ... Read More
Learning Center Delivers 11 Millionth Course; Launches Pivotal COVID-. hst During trying times this past June, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) addressed a pres... Read More

We Can Do This Together! hst Coaches and educators are no strangers to calling audibles, changing lesson plans in the middle of a class, or scrapp... Read More
Athletic Directors Leading Through COVID-19 Pandemic hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Derek England, CAA, director of athletics, Hoboken (New Jersey) Hig... Read More
Staying Connected with Your Teams During the Pandemic hst There is so much happening in our country – and throughout the world – right now, but there is not much happening whe... Read More
State Association Staffs Band Together to Serve Member Schools Amid C. hst A sweeping pandemic of a little-known virus forced state associations across the nation into intense actions and deci... Read More
Technological Pitfalls from Use of Online Programs During Pandemic hst Prepared or not, high school education is now online for everything from Algebra to AP American History and Ceramics.... Read More
Planning Ahead for Return to Sports, Other Activities hst Given the unprecedented and frequently changing events of the past several weeks, there is some hesitancy in writing ... Read More
Athletic Trainers Staying Connected with Athletes Virtually hst When the school year stopped abruptly in early March, the interruption to sports had many athletes and athletic train... Read More
Staying Connected and Engaging with Athletes During the Pandemic hst High school sports, performing arts and activities play a vital role in the lives of students across the country. Inv... Read More
Moment with Mom: A Communication Resource for The Case for High Schoo. hst The first time a mother looks into her child's eyes may be a moment of instantaneous bonding and commitment. That sin... Read More
Minnesota Official Laments Loss of Work During Pandemic hst Matt Sorenson was in a catcher's crouch recently, scanning the bottom shelf in a grocery store aisle. Like taking an ... Read More
Wacky Week in Illinois as Pandemic Shuts Down March Madness hst Editor's Note: Matt Troha, Illinois High School Association assistant executive director and a member of the High Sch... Read More
Sports Law Issues Related to COVID-19 Pandemic hst Empty Seat Although many Americans first became aware of COVID-19 in late January of 2020 through reports buried de... Read More
Performing Arts Leaders Provide Student Opportunities Through Online . hst In the same way that it has halted action on the athletic fields and running tracks, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)... Read More
Loss of State Tournaments and Major Spring Events Affects Communities. hst The spikes will not be laced up this spring, the batons will not be passed, and the hurdles will not be cleared. The ... Read More

Helping Students, Parents to Understand Transfer Rules hst The transfer culture in high school sports continues to grow – exponentially in some cases – and shows no signs of sl... Read More
Athletics Eligibility and Medical Vaccinations hst Trends Regarding Medical Vaccinations Although immunization laws in all 50 states require vaccinations as a conditio... Read More
Before Legislators Enter Picture, Explain Value of Programs hst Leaders of school-based athletics know that these programs are an important component in developing the whole child, ... Read More
Indiana Senior Finds Confidence Through Unified Sports® hst Labels define us from birth. Life begins with a series of checkboxes already marked – gender, race, religion. After t... Read More
Extemporaneous Speaking Contestants Develop Multiple Skills hst Rebecca Blank currently serves as the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a former Acting United... Read More
Ways Athletic/Activity Directors Can Show Care for Coaches/Advisors hst Not only do coaches have to handle issues that teenagers are facing, but they have to deal with parents and all of th... Read More
Seely Credits High School Sports for Saving His Life hst Promoting the values of education-based athletics and activities programs is central to the NFHS mission. Participati... Read More
School Nurse, Athletic Trainer – Working Together for Students' Health hst As young professionals, many athletic trainers are taught that they should become friends with custodians and adminis... Read More
Importance of the 'Three Rs' and 'Four Cs' in Education Today hst Rigor, Relevance and Relationships These three words roll off the tongue easily in an alliterative manner. But what... Read More
High School Administrators Should Develop Plan for Retirement hst There is little doubt that most high school administrators – superintendents, principals, athletic/activity directors... Read More
Finding Coaches, Players, Workers Among Challenges for Rural Schools hst Activity directors in rural school districts face a number of unique issues – from finding coaches, dealing with tran... Read More
Separate Participation Policies for Athletics, Activities hst Students who wish to participate in their high school's athletic offerings must agree to abide by the school policies... Read More

Promoting Athletic Programs Through Social Media hst Avid social media usage for the purpose of entertainment – especially by young people – is a widely accepted practice... Read More
Participation in High School Athletics Has Long-lasting Benefits hst High school athletic programs have been studied for more than a century. Early studies focused on how athletics helpe... Read More
Schools Should Establish and Communicate Expectations of Parents hst Many schools have codes of conduct for student-athletes and extensive lists of responsibilities for their coaches. Ho... Read More
HST Special Issue No. 100 – Beyond the School Walls hst In May of 2007, the NFHS invited about a dozen people to attend a meeting in Indianapolis to help the organization st... Read More
2019 Sports Law Year-In-Review hst Legal Issues in Athletics Administration Over the course of the year, lawsuits were filed, court cases were decided... Read More
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Ohio Football Player's Heroism Saves Neighbor's Life hst At its core, football is an instinctual game defined by split-second decisions made by players and coaches. Timing is... Read More
Community Service Ideas for High School Sports Teams hst Not only are coaches expected to teach a particular sport, they are expected to teach life skills. One of the key c... Read More
High School Today Committee Drives Success of Publication hst When each monthly issue of High School Today arrives, you may initially glance at it and possibly read a few articles... Read More
In Their Own Words: Dusty Baker was Four-sport Standout in High Schoo. hst Dusty Baker was a four-sport star – football, basketball, baseball, track and field – at Del Campo High School in Sac... Read More
Pre-Contest Medical Time-out is Effective Emergency Planning hst Is there a qualified medical professional on site? Is there an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for this venue? Is there a... Read More
Process for Sharing School Facilities with the Community hst For many years, Columbine, Chatfield and Dakota Ridge High Schools shared the same youth development program. During ... Read More
Creating a Hall of Fame Provides Opportunity to Treasure School's His. hst Step into any high school gathering space and you are sure to be enveloped in history. Banners, plaques, trophies, an... Read More
Working with the Community to Maximize Support for School Events hst In many cases, the high school(s) is the hub of the community. This can be the case in a large community with several... Read More
Community Involvement is Essential for School Fundraisers hst When it comes to raising additional money for the athletic program, administrators have a number of approaches from w... Read More
State High School Associations Come in All Shapes and Sizes hst When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, it laid the foundation for the United States of Amer... Read More

Successful Mentoring Program Rests with Athletic Director hst Mentoring is a common technique that is used in connection with the professional development of coaches. With this ap... Read More
Maintaining School Activities in a Small School Setting hst Providing a broad variety of activities, athletics, clubs and arts has been a challenge for schools of any size for s... Read More
Officials Tiring of Unruly Behavior By Parents, Other Fans hst In August, the NFHS distributed an op-ed suggesting that inappropriate behavior by parents and other adult fans at hi... Read More
Building Bridges Between Performing Arts, Athletics Departments hst Joe Theismann, former Washington Redskins and Super Bowl champion quarterback, said in an interview with a reporter, ... Read More
Improving from Within Through Solo and Ensemble Participation hst Many high school bands spend hours and hours in rehearsal learning, improving, fine-tuning and attempting to perfect ... Read More
Illinois Physician Dedicates Over 50 Years to High School hst It has been 51 years since Dr. Gerardo Grieco attended his first football game as a freshman at St. Rita High School ... Read More
Suggested Topics to Cover in Mentoring of Coaches hst The process of mentoring new, inexperienced coaches is not a simple act of assigning an experienced individual to ans... Read More
Avoid Hazing Incidents by Taking Preventive Steps hst When a hazing incident occurs, an entire school community is affected. Parents no longer trust coaches and administra... Read More
High School Football is Thriving, Not Dying hst When the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey was released by the National Federation of State High Scho... Read More
Pioneers Wendell, Darwitz Blaze Trail for Girls Ice Hockey hst It was billed as "The Showdown." Decades later, it still carries that tag. On a cold mid-November Monday night in 19... Read More
Despite National Success, Schwarz Still Assists School Orchestras hst Gerard Schwarz is the Conductor Laureate of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and a Distinguished Professor of Music at ... Read More
"The Parent Seat" Seeks to Improve Parent Behavior at Events hst The scene is a crisp Friday evening in the fall. The local high school football team is playing a tightly-contested g... Read More
Vaping: Misperceptions and Pitfalls for Student-Athletes hst The use of e-cigarettes, also known as "vaping," has become a popular alternative form of nicotine consumption. An el... Read More
Indiana Music Association Conducts Events, Provides Resources hst Editor's Note: This is another in a series of articles on the affiliate members of the National Federation of State H... Read More
Montana's Mark Beckman Discusses Year Ahead as NFHS President hst Mark Beckman, executive director of the Montana High School Association (MHSA), assumed the presidency of the Nationa... Read More
Free Student Admission to Events Could Change School Culture hst High school life is filled with many memories, and many of those memories are a result of participation in cocurricul... Read More
Impact of California's 'Fair Pay to Play Act' On High School Athletes hst The California Law On October 1, 2019, at an event hosted by LeBron James' Uninterrupted Platform, on a special epi... Read More

Increasing Student Participation, Retention in High School Sports hst Promoters of participation in high school sports face more challenges now than ever before. Budget cuts, single-sport... Read More
Court Rules Sports Officials Are Independent Contractors hst Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association v. National Labor Relations Board On June 14, 2019, the D.C. Court... Read More
Changing School Culture Requires Intentional Focus hst Even though the Madeira High School Athletic Program (Cincinnati, Ohio) was successful in terms of competition, there... Read More
Developing a Plan for Coaching Improvement in Schools hst It's the day after a challenging league contest and you find yourself speaking with your colleague about the game las... Read More
A – Z of the 2019 National Athletic Directors Conference hst The following is an A-through-Z of reasons why every board of education member, superintendent and principal should s... Read More
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New Mexico School's Inclusive Band Goes Viral hst It was an extraordinary experience for Carissa Bonacci and simultaneously an ordinary performance for the Oñate Royal... Read More
Swing Tournaments Provide Speech Competitors Multiple Opportunities hst In the world of college speech and debate, travel can be substantial, often involving crossing state lines. Because o... Read More
Process for Making Bass Fishing a Sport in Vermont hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Jeff Goodrich, athletic director of Essex High School in Essex Junc... Read More
NFHS Middle School Committee Develops Vision Statement hst In April, the NFHS Middle School Committee met for the first time in Indianapolis. In that discussion, eight committe... Read More
Knowing Your ABCs About AEDs Could Save a Life hst Editor's Note: The following information on AEDs is designed for athletic directors and school administrators to shar... Read More
Strategies for Assisting New, Inexperienced Coaches hst Coaching can and should be one of the most rewarding experiences for anyone who makes the commitment to work with you... Read More
So You Want to Discuss Playing Time? hst Deran Coe and Darryl Nance both know playing time for high school athletes is a hot topic that coaches must try and n... Read More
Finding Creative Ways to Handle Shortage of Bus Drivers hst A shortage of bus drivers is a common issue for many schools. It seems simple, but the reality is people are not brea... Read More
Providing Professional Development for High School Coaches hst There can be little debate that athletic administrators have a lengthy list of tasks and obligations, and none is mor... Read More
Officials Cover Important Topics in Pregame Meeting hst Upon arriving to work a high school athletic contest, an officiating crew is typically welcomed by an athletic admini... Read More

Creating More Options for Title IX Compliance hst Often, the number of players on the combined varsity, junior varsity and freshman football teams could cause a challe... Read More
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With New Offerings, Learning Center Passes 70 Courses hst The NFHS, along with partner organizations, have released a collection of new and revised online education courses th... Read More
Helping Coaches with Health and Safety Education hst High school coaches have busy schedules. Most have a full day of teaching and the tremendous pressures that go with t... Read More
Heat-Related Illness and ADHD Athletes hst Almost eight million boys and girls participate in secondary school sports. Given the number of participants, playing... Read More
NFHS Network Begins Seventh Year of Covering High School Events hst As the NFHS Network enters its seventh year of operation this fall, it approaches a significant milestone. Nearly 230... Read More
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Proposed Title IX Regulations: Effect on K-12 Schools hst On November 28, 2018, the Department of Education (DOE) issued its long-awaited proposed Title IX Regulations, which ... Read More
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JUUL is Biggest Contributor to Vaping Problem in Nation's Schools hst In the final month of 2018, concerns about the increase in student vaping were brought to me by a worried parent, at ... Read More
Legal Issues From E-Tobacco Use by Student-Athletes hst The Issue The most recent National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... Read More
Vaping Epidemic – New Challenge for Athletic Administrators hst Many athletic administrators have had to confront the issue of vaping – the act of inhaling vapor created by batter... Read More
Making Daily Choices – the Life of a High School Athlete hst I just wanted to play basketball. I wanted to play in college and had my sights on the Minnesota Gophers. I grew up w... Read More

20th NFHS Performing Arts Conference Set for September hst This year, the NFHS performing arts conference celebrates its 20th year as a meeting of speech, debate, theatre and m... Read More
Developing Invaluable Life Skills Through Speech and Debate hst It is 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday. You are walking through the halls of a local high school. Well-dressed students are sc... Read More
High School Musicals: Impacting the Curriculum hst Overture School musicals can be far-reaching with careful planning. Many high schools stage a musical each year mak... Read More
NFHS Approves 30 Basketball Evaluation Events hst The renewed emphasis of basketball recruiting in an education- based setting is almost here as the NFHS has approved ... Read More
South Carolina Teacher, Students to Receive Heart of the Arts Award hst As a highly recognized educator for the past 21 years and a drama teacher for the past 14 years at Beaufort (South Ca... Read More
New Mexico Athlete Battles Cancer While Continuing to Compete hst July 14, 2018 – Cloudcroft (New Mexico) High School junior Ella Puckett undergoes surgery to remove a ruptured tumor ... Read More
Maryland Student-athlete is Spirit of Sport Award Recipient hst As a toddler growing up in Huntingtown, Maryland, Amanda Merrell was the proverbial bundle of energy. Born a healthy ... Read More
Bailey Remains Scoring Leader in Indiana High School History hst In the basketball-crazed state of Indiana, Damon Bailey created more headlines than any high school player in the sta... Read More
Use NFHS National Coaches Week to Recognize Your Staff hst Showing appreciation for your coaches is a vital step in the ongoing effort to retain these valuable men and women in... Read More
Interested in Officiating? Begin the Process with a Friend hst The shortage of officials continues to be a challenge across the country. Games end up starting late or being resched... Read More
Augustus' 8-foot Hoop of Dreams Spurred Hall of Fame Journey hst A single-ring hoop stationed 8 feet off the ground was the childhood centerpiece of Louisiana native Seimone Augustus... Read More
Heartland Christian School Association Expands Beyond Oklahoma hst Editor's Note: This is another in a series of articles on the affiliate members of the National Federation of State H... Read More
Back Pain in High School Athletes Should be Taken Seriously hst Back pain is a common complaint in adults, with research indicating that up to 80 percent of adults will develop back... Read More
Athletic Directors Discuss Steps to Take Before Releasing a Coach hst Letting go of a coach might be the most difficult part of the job for a high school athletic director. That was the c... Read More
Demonstrating Appreciation Key Factor to Retaining Coaches hst In every high school athletic program, there will always be an individual or two who resigns his or her coaching posi... Read More
Proactive Officials Vital Part of Emergency Action Plan hst In the face of a medical emergency, Dale Wakasugi has simple, yet powerful advice for school administrators: "Do some... Read More
10 Steps to Reduce Liability of School Sports, Athletics Personnel hst The Issue In the modern sports law environment, the challenge for school and athletic administrators of complying w... Read More
Helping Administrators Recognize Value of Athletics hst When I was being interviewed for an initial teaching position, the principal looked up and asked one last question: W... Read More
NFHS Centennial Celebration Heads to Finish Line in Indy hst Celebrations are special times. Many of us celebrate birthdays and weddings on an annual basis, and there are special... Read More

Impact of Competitive Cheer Laws, Regulations on Title IX Compliance hst The Issue In recent years, state legislatures, state departments of education and state athletic/activity associati... Read More
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Minnesota Community Rallies to Support Former Student, Family hst On a Thursday morning in October 2018, Micah Johnson was headed to the doctor for an ear infection. He was traveling ... Read More
Values of Sports Help Oklahoma Couple Handle Health Issues hst Life is made up of experiences that challenge our body, mind and spirit. Sports teach us that on the other side of ev... Read More
How Students of Color Can Dream Bigger Through Debate hst Multiple academic studies demonstrate that competitive speech and debate fosters the essential life skills of critica... Read More
High School Was Special Time for Baseball Star Joe Mauer hst It had been a seemingly endless day of talking baseball for Joe Mauer. All the hoopla was certainly understandable s... Read More
Google Forms Used as Assessment, Organizational Tool for Choir hst During the past few years, I have found a wide variety of ways to utilize Google forms that have made my job easier a... Read More
ACL Injury Prevention: The Importance of Neuromuscular Training hst High school sports are more popular today than ever with nearly eight million participants during the 2017-18 school ... Read More
Effective Newsletters Connect School Departments, Community hst In the January 2019 issue of High School Today, an article on school newsletters focused on the potential for connect... Read More
Suggestions for Evaluating All School Activity Programs hst The season is over. On the surface, it seems things went well. However, how can activity directors evaluate the past ... Read More
Illinois Elementary School Association – Serving Middle Schools for 9. hst Editor's Note: This is the ninth in a series of articles on the affiliate members of the National Federation of State... Read More
Offseason Review of Programs Leads to Future Success hst The closing night of the play, the winning shot of the final basketball game or the final lines in the last debate co... Read More
Athletic Administrators Helping Teams with Life-Saving AED Legislation hst History of Janet's Law At approximately 5:50 p.m. on August 10, 2006, Janet Zilinski, an 11-year-old recreational c... Read More
Marketing Athletic Program Necessary to Gain Community Support hst In the corporate world, marketing is the process of promoting the positive aspects of a company's products or service... Read More

Fine Arts: Team Building in a Large Public School District hst Establish Roles within the Team The first step in team building is to establish your role within the team. As the... Read More
Illinois Basketball Player Not to Be Underestimated hst Historically, individuals with disabilities have been institutionalized, marginalized, discriminated against and – ... Read More
Adding Badminton to Your High School Athletic Program hst In education-based athletics, high school athletic administrators should be providing opportunities for as many stu... Read More
Five State Champions Crowned in First Esports Season hst Five state champions were crowned in late January in the first esports competition conducted through the National Fed... Read More
Coach/Team Communication: Replacing the Whistle hst Technology changes faster than . . . technology. And that makes writing a technology article on any specific topic a ... Read More
Oregon Groups Collaborate to Help Prevent Youth Suicide hst Editor's Note: This is the second of a two-part series addressing the challenges of mental-health issues in high scho... Read More
Competitive Balance of Schools Remains Issue in Several States hst The pursuit of competitive balance among schools in state associations that comprise the National Federation of State... Read More
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Creative Solutions for Inclement Spring Weather hst Spring in the state of Minnesota can be hit or miss when it comes to conducting high school sporting events. Spring... Read More
Veterans Provide Tips for New Athletic Directors hst Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Wendy Malich, CAA, director of athletics and activities, Franklin P... Read More
Consider Athletics as Extension of School Day, Award Credit hst School board members, superintendents and principals consistently are faced with two questions. The first is a short ... Read More
Disabilities Law Applied to Scholastic Athletics Programs hst Editor's Note: There is a correction included at the end of this article to an item included in the Sports Law Year-i... Read More
State Associations Adding Girls Wrestling Tournaments hst While the sport of wrestling is not new or emerging, high school girls wrestling is seeing impressive growth across... Read More

Injury Risk Lowest in History of High School Football football article Football. Mention of the word elicits various responses. To many people, it is the most popular high school sport and... Read More
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Federal Law Increases Legal Protection for Athletic Trainers hst The New Law On October 5, 2018, the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (SMLCA) was signed into law by President ... Read More
'Book Tastings' Help Speech Students in Choosing Literature hst When it comes to finding literature for performance in speech and debate, students often struggle with where to start... Read More
School Broadcast Program Preparing Students for Real World hst During the past two years, the students of Farmington (New Mexico) High School's Student Broadcast Program have bee... Read More
Digital Ticketing is Coming to a High School Near You hst Tickets to high school sporting events have always been a myriad of colors. At ticket booths, one ticket may be blue ... Read More
Challenges of Mental-health Issues in High School Athletics hst Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of two articles addressing the challenges of mental-health issues in hig... Read More
Alaska Activity Programs Rebound After Earthquake hst The 7.0 earthquake that struck south central Alaska during the early morning hours of November 30 sent more than seis... Read More
STUNT Has Potential to Transform Cheerleading Culture hst Bethany Hamilton, a famous surfer and shark attack survivor, once said, "Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitm... Read More
A Perfect Example – Selling Education-Based Athletics to Constituents hst Pep rallies, homecoming events, last-second winning shots, bonfires and state championship games – these can embody s... Read More
High School Activity Programs – Supporting the School Mission hst High school activity programs are important in giving identity to school communities, but with the increased focus on... Read More
Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials hst Parents of high school student-athletes who regularly criticize, harass and abuse contest officials were put on notic... Read More
Navigating Challenges as a Female Activities Administrator hst During the 2018 NFHS Summer Meeting in Chicago, a workshop session was held to discuss the challenges facing female a... Read More
New Education Courses Address ACL Injuries, Mental Health hst The NFHS Learning Center has recently released two free courses that address key issues in high school sports and act... Read More

Colorado Volleyball Coach Returns to Sidelines with New Perspective hst It was two years ago this past December when Shane Forrest, Montrose (Colorado) High School volleyball coach, recei... Read More
Summer Speech Co-op Helps Students Prepare for Coming Year hst When the local university was no longer able to host a speech and debate camp in the summer, speech and debate coac... Read More
Keeping Coaches Up to Date with Department Newsletters hst It is not uncommon for high school athletic coaches to focus so much on their sport that they forget they are part of... Read More
Increasing Participation is Focus in Newfoundland, Labrador hst Editor's Note: This is the eighth in a series of articles on the affiliate members of the National Federation of Stat... Read More
Appropriate Medical Care Standards for High School Athletes hst In 2001, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), in cooperation with 16 other medical associations and sp... Read More
Electronic Medical Records – a Tool for Every School hst For decades, schools have used an electronic platform to track information about their students related to the school... Read More
Maximizing the Benefits of Your Public-Address Announcer hst Public-address announcers can enhance the atmosphere at high school athletic events. They bring excitement to the s... Read More
Minnesota School Builds Culture from the Ground Up hst There was a time when a person could walk into the Houston (Minnesota) High School gym during a varsity volleyball ga... Read More
Unified Bowling – Bonding Experience for Everyone at California School hst Traditionally, schools offer a wide variety of student clubs, athletic teams, a marching show band, a theatre program... Read More
Changing Your School's Culture Through Unified Sports hst There are 10 seconds left on the clock and Tyler has the ball at half-court. He dribbles and passes to Hayden, who ... Read More
2018 Sports Law Year-In-Review hst Legal Issues in Athletics Administration Over the course of the year, lawsuits were filed, court cases were decided... Read More
Afterschool Safety, Security – Urgent Issue for Administrators hst Mike Blackburn doesn't mince words when describing the most urgent topic in interscholastic athletics today. That sub... Read More
New Mexico School Starts Athletic Hall of Fame to Recognize Alumni hst In 2005, Sports Illustrated ranked La Cueva High School as the 22nd overall high school athletics program in the nati... Read More

State Legislatures Continue to Update Concussion Laws hst Negligence Per Se A legal principle with which every school and athletics administrator should be familiar, one whi... Read More
Vermont School Remembers Parkland Victims with Stirring Performance hst On Valentine's Day of this year, our nation was horrified at the news of another mass murder in an American school. O... Read More
South Dakota Theatre Students 'Making Magic for Life' hst The skills that students learn by participating in technical theatre are ones they will utilize for a lifetime, and t... Read More
Indiana Coach Making a Multi-Sport Impact hst High school coaches lead by example. So, what better way to encourage multi-sport participation, which small schools ... Read More
Collegiate Club Sports Offer Alternative for Student-athletes hst When the NFHS presented its inaugural Heart of the Arts Award to Leia Schwartz in 2014, she had just completed a high... Read More
Ohio Conference Offers Student Leadership Summit hst Thanks to a growing number of state leadership conferences, high school student-athletes are receiving more opportuni... Read More
Weather Can Play Havoc in 'Football Crazy' Saskatchewan hst Editor's Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles on the affiliate members of the National Federation of State... Read More
Ultimate is New Sport Participation Opportunity in Vermont hst After a five-year journey, Ultimate becomes a fully sanctioned varsity sport in Vermont in the Spring 2019 season. Th... Read More
Participating in Cold Weather: Minimizing the Risk of Injuries hst With temperatures decreasing and winter sports on the horizon, schools should begin to consider the best ways to prev... Read More
Niehoff Addresses Challenges as NFHS Executive Director hst Editor's Note: Dr. Karissa Niehoff became the sixth full-time executive director of the National Federation of State ... Read More
Why Multi-Sport Athletes Should Matter to Administrators hst The tears in Jackie's eyes were present because the social worker had just told her that she was being placed in anot... Read More
Schools Should Provide Safe, Enjoyable Experience for Game Officials hst Whether you are a high school principal, superintendent or athletic director, imagine instead for a moment that your ... Read More
Esports Introducing New Participants to High School Activity Programs hst Recognizing the role that video games play in the lives of high school students, the National Federation of State Hig... Read More
Mentoring Coaches for Education-based Athletics – Important Task for . hst While professional development and mentoring of coaches are very much related and perhaps thought to be interchangeab... Read More
Oklahoma's David Jackson Looks Ahead to Year as NFHS President hst Editor's Note: David Jackson was chosen as president of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NF... Read More

'There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully' hst "There is no constitutional right to be a bully." Sypniewski v. Warren Hills Reg.l Bd. of Educ., 307 F.3d 243, 264 (3... Read More
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New Mexico Athletes Employ Random Acts of Kindness hst The values gained by participating in interscholastic athletics and activities are preached daily by educators, coach... Read More
Online Activities Directors Approve Transfers to Virtual Schools hst Student-athletes are using technology at an ever-changing rate. They are able to take classes online and graduate fro... Read More
'Play Smart' Screening Program Keeps Hearts Healthy hst They were friends and classmates, and now united forever as teammates by a less common bond – forged when a lacrosse ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait – Why the Concern in High School Sports hst Although most sudden death in sports is related to cardiac issues, Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) has been recognized recent... Read More
Target Shooting Program – New Activity Option for Students hst Shooting sports in Oklahoma are growing rapidly due to the tremendous investment of the Oklahoma Department of Wildli... Read More
Desktop Scanning: A Convenience Worth the Cost hst Sharing documents with others has been a part of most business and school offices for generations. The first method, ... Read More
Playing Multiple Sports Reduces Injury Risk hst According to the latest research, ACL surgeries in 6-to-18- year-olds are up 60 percent during the past 20 years, and... Read More
Communities Reap Benefits of Proper Marketing, Promotion hst The marketing of a program for any high school athletic administrator goes beyond putting people in the stands. While... Read More
Best Practices for Managing a School District Health Crisis hst One afternoon in the fall of 2016, Joan McIntyre, RN, BSN, health services director for the Enid (Oklahoma) Public Sc... Read More
An Athletic Director's Legacy? – Doing What's Best for Students, Coac. hst At a meeting of athletic directors, one administrator was overheard explaining to a colleague that in the next year h... Read More
Evaluating Coaches Within Education-based Athletics hst When hiring coaches, administrators will typically outline general expectations and may even provide a preview of the... Read More
Interest in Boys Volleyball Programs Continues to Expand hst Boys volleyball is already the second fastest-growing sport in the country since 2012 and could be poised for more gr... Read More
Court Upholds School Policy Regarding Transgender Students hst Doe v. Boyertown Area School District On July 26, 2018, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Th... Read More