Karissa NiehoffGoverning BodiesNFHS: Unacceptable Behavior at High School Sporting Events – It’s Still HappeningUnacceptable behavior at high school sporting events – it’s still happening. And much of this deplorable behavior continues to be directed at the thousands of individuals who VOLUNTEER to serve as contest officials.May 8, 2024ProgrammingFlag Football Expanding Nationwide as Next Emerging High School Sport for GirlsTwo years ago, our nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which played a significant role in opening doors for girls’ participation opportunities in sports.April 11, 2024Governing BodiesNFHS CEO Niehoff Pans Plan to Increase College Football Coverage on Friday NightsLast week, reports circulated that Fox Sports intends to increase its television coverage of college football games on Friday nights this fall, with the expanded list expected to include top teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences.March 13, 2024Safety & SecurityNFHS: Gun Violence Surrounding Sports Events Calls for Increased Security MeasuresThe tragedy in Lewiston, Maine, last week is the latest sign of troubling times in our nation with regard to gun violence. Eighteen people lost their lives and another 13 were injured in an incomprehensible mass shooting.November 1, 2023Governing BodiesAmid Threats From State Legislatures, NFHS CEO Stresses Autonomy for HS AssociationsNFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says that a number of state high school associations are undergoing threats from their respective state legislatures. In some cases, there are bills that would strip the state association of authority to govern...October 5, 2023Governing BodiesNFHS CEO Champions Respect for High School OfficialsNFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says the people officiating high school sports are community members just like the fans in the stands. During the day, the individuals officiating high school sports are schoolteachers, accountants and police officers.September 8, 2023Governing BodiesNFHS Announces Sports Behavior Task ForceNFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff this week announced that a Behavior in Sports task force will be established and that the NFHS will persist in ensuring that people feel safe officiating high school sports.August 23, 2023Governing BodiesNFHS: Focus on Education Separates High School Sports, Performing Arts from Other LevelsThe difference in high school athletics vs. sports at the college and professional levels? Perhaps there are many answers to that question but none more important than a focus on education. And among national sports organizations, no group has a larger...August 17, 2023Governing BodiesHazing Prevention Top Agenda Item as New School Year BeginsIf we needed evidence on a larger scale about the potential devastating effects of hazing within the athletics setting, the recent events at Northwestern University should cause all high school leaders to stand up and take notice.August 2, 2023Governing BodiesNFHS Searches for Solutions to Poor Fan BehaviorFor several years, we have drawn attention to the poor behavior exhibited at high school athletic contests, hoping to bring awareness to the issue and the damage it can cause to education-based athletics.June 14, 2023Page 1 of 6Next PageTop StoriesAthletic TrainingWatch: Tour University of Maryland's Soccer FacilitiesWith over 40,000 students, Maryland's men's soccer program competes in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference. With Four National Championships, this is a top NCAA D1 Soccer Program. Check out a tour of the Terps' soccer facilities and...Governing BodiesOhio HS Track Coaches Allege 'Cheating', Say OHSAA Isn't Enforcing 16-Meet LimitStadium & ArenaDodgers' First Ohtani Bobblehead Giveaway Snarls Traffic at The RavineGoverning BodiesWisconsin High School Association Reconsidering Track Athlete's Ban From CompetitionSponsored ContentCertified to Swim: The Labyrinth of Pool Regulations