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The Athletic Business Podcast: The State of High School Sports with Dr. Karissa Niehoff

AB Staff
Nov 5, 2019

In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) about the state of high school athletics. 

Topics include reserving Friday nights for high school football, participation numbers for high school sports, sportsmanship and officiating, the NFHS Network and more. 

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