Karissa NiehoffGoverning BodiesNFHS Summit Addresses Student Mental Health, WellnessFor the third consecutive year, the NFHS is hosting – in a virtual format – the nation’s only National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) for high school student-athletes and participants in performing arts programs. After hosting more than...May 18, 2022Governing BodiesWatch: NFHS Sounds Alarm on Ref Shortage, Fan BehaviorPeriodically, The NFHS Voice will be presented in the form of a video. This week, NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says the boorish behavior of fans who attend sporting events is being normalized and even encouraged. A shift to positive behavior by fans...May 12, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Leaders Suggest Changes in Attitudes, BehaviorWith everyone in agreement that the officiating profession – particularly at the youth and high school levels – is in crisis mode, leaders from all levels of sports discussed problems – and shared possible solutions – during a three-day meeting.April 20, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Highlights Educational Offerings for CoachesThe NFHS Learning Center now offers about 90 courses, including more than 60 that are free, for students, coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, parents, officials, performing arts educators, music adjudicators and others...April 14, 2022Governing BodiesNew NFHS Rules Focus on Sportsmanship, Minimizing RiskThe NFHS began its role as the rules-writing body for high school sports in the early 1930s with the first high school rules for football, followed by basketball and track and field. Today, the NFHS writes playing rules in 17 sports for boys and girls.April 7, 2022ProgrammingNFHS Urges More Activity Options to Boost InclusionThe NFHS encourages involvement in any activity program that addresses the health and wellness – and growth and development – of high school students. Some of these other options may meet the needs of students who have not previously been involved...March 24, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Offers Parents Tips on Being Responsible FansIn an effort to offer more tools and resources for parents and, in turn, correct negative behavior at events, the NFHS has established the National Parent Credential composed of two free online courses through the NFHS Learning Center. The two free courseMarch 16, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS: Rules Changes Not About 'Next Level' DevelopmentHigh school playing rules should not be adjusted simply to get athletes ready for college competition. NFHS rules committees in all sports consider rules changes that match the skill level of participants, promote sportsmanship and minimize risk...March 2, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS: Wake-Up Call on Sportsmanship for HS SportsFrom time to time, everyone needs a wake-up call to get back on course, to regain focus and to “get with the program.” That time is at hand in high school sports as it relates to unsportsmanlike conduct.February 23, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Searches for Solutions to Cover Loss of 50K OfficialsA survey of state high school associations indicates that approximately 50,000 individuals have discontinued their service as high school officials since the 2018-19 season – the last full school year unaffected by the pandemic.February 16, 2022Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesOperationsHigh School Cancels First Two Football Games With 20-Player Roster Including Eight FreshmenA high school in Oregon has canceled its first two games of the 2025 football season, with hopes of salvaging its remaining schedule despite assembling, so far, a roster of only 20 players, including eight freshmen.LegalNCAA Faces New Class Action Over Sport Eligibility Caps, Redshirt RuleStadium & ArenaMSU Football Fans Report Long Lines, Concessions Problems at Spartan StadiumLegalFormer Women's Lacrosse Coach Sues Quinnipiac University for DiscriminationSponsored ContentWhy Abuse Prevention Training Matters in Sport
