Karissa NiehoffGoverning BodiesNFHS Hall of Fame Speech Cites Importance of HS CoachesSeveral weeks ago, the NFHS hosted its annual Summer Meeting involving key leaders from the 51 state high school associations. In addition to celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, one of the highlights was the induction of the 2022 class into theJuly 28, 2022Safety & SecurityNFHS Spotlights Heat Illness as Summer Sports BeginBy the end of this month, high school students will be returning from the summer break and beginning preparations for another year of participation in high school sports and other activity programs.July 14, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IXJune 23rd is a very special day as we celebrate one of the most important events in our nation’s history. Certainly, in the 100-plus years of high school sports in the United States, there is perhaps nothing more significant and transformative than the paJune 22, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS: Behavior Campaign Planned in High School Sports as Many States Report Increase in OfficialsAs the 2021-22 school year draws to a close, there is some good news to report on the officiating front, and next steps to take before action begins again this fall...June 2, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Celebrates Return of Spring Sports ChampionshipsAfter two years of pandemic-related shutdowns and delays, all spring sports state championships are back on schedule across the country, including some storied track and field meets.May 25, 2022Governing 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, 2022Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesNewsletter OnlyWWYT: Readers Sound Off on Artificial Intelligence, Sports Gambling, and More!Each week AB Today readers have the opportunity to share their opinions on the week's most engaging stories through polls.PersonnelHigh School Football Coach Fired After 63-0 Victory, Onside Kick AttemptGoverning BodiesOhio Governor Signs Executive Order Allowing 2022 HS Grads a Fifth Year of College EligibilityPersonnelCoach Reinstated After Investigation Finds No Evidence of Hazing Related to Student's Hand InjurySponsored ContentBeyond the Game: Lighting Trends Elevating the Sports Experience
