Karissa NiehoffProgrammingNFHS 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, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Reflects on Benefits of Multisport ParticipationAt the high school level, it is an opportunity to showcase the value of all high school sports and activities, including football, and to evaluate the health and wellness – and ensure the growth – of these programs moving forward.February 9, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS: HS Coaches Have Different Measure for GreatnessAs we noted in last week’s “Voice,” the NFHS recognized more than 650 individuals for their efforts as high school coaches during the 2020-21 school year, including 23 as National Coaches of the Year.January 26, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS Assesses Fall Season, Looks Ahead to WinterAfter a chaotic 2020 fall season scrambled by the pandemic in which only 30 states were able to hold state football and volleyball championships in the traditional settings, all states were involved in the successful comeback of high school sports and perJanuary 6, 2022Governing BodiesNFHS: Athletic Directors Key Leaders in High School SportsDuring the past five days, almost 2,000 high school directors of athletics gathered in Denver, Colorado, at the National Athletic Directors Conference co-sponsored by the NFHS and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).December 15, 2021Safety & SecurityNFHS Reflects on Oxford Shooting Ahead of HolidaysPeriodically, The NFHS Voice will be presented in the form of video. This week, NFHS executive director Karissa Niehoff asks our community of education-based high school activity programs to join her and the NFHS in remembering the victims of the horrificDecember 9, 2021Previous PagePage 6 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
