Embracing Change Key to Return of High School Sports

Planning high school sports and performing arts programs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues is the biggest challenge any of our leadership has ever faced. The classic line of “We’ve never done it that way before” has become “We must try to do it that way if activities are going to exist this year.” And if these plans are to be successful, we all must embrace change.

NFHS member state high school associations are working overtime right now to provide opportunities for students in ALL high school sports and other activities. While football tends to garner the lion’s share of the headlines, state associations are trying to ensure that all sports, as well as music, speech and other activities are available. Working with governors, state departments of education and public health, and local school districts to balance safety concerns against the need for these vital programs is an overwhelming task.

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