NFHS Coverage

Neck laceration protectors mandated in high school ice hockey

Mandating neck laceration protectors, which is detailed in the new Rule 3-4-4 in the NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Book, furthers the NFHS' commitment to risk minimization and the health and safety of participants and aligns the national rules with the measures taken by many state high school associations and youth hockey leagues across the United States.

Opinion: Unacceptable behavior at high school sporting events is still happening

NFHS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Karissa Niehoff says behavior continues to be a problem for high school sports across the country.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer

NFHS, Special Olympics partner to launch new unified sports course

This new Learning Center course is designed to assist and guide administrators in implementing a Unified Sports program by teaching them about various guidelines, strategies, components and scenarios related to the program.

Participants now inbounds with one point of contact in high school wrestling

This fundamental change to high school wrestling was one of six major changes impacting almost 30 rules recommended by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 1-3 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

New goal area created and defined in high school water polo rules

Clarification of the new goal area was one of eight revisions recommended by the NFHS Water Polo Rules Committee during its March 29 meeting held virtually. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors and will be effective for the 2024-26 NFHS Water Polo Rules Book.

NFHS: Flag football expanding nationwide as next emerging high school sport for girls

As a result of this recent growth, the NFHS - the rules-writing organization for high school sports for more than 100 years - has been asked by its member associations to consider publishing national playing rules for flag football, which is currently played under a number of rules codes.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer

Meet official responsibilities, communication clarified in high school swimming & diving rules

The change comes in conjunction with one of the committee's fundamental goals, which is to increase communication between coaches and officials to promote the flow of a swim meet.

Opinion: NFHS disappointed with plan to increase television coverage of college football on Friday nights

NFHS leader Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff says plans to increase the number of college football games on Friday nights will hurt high school football.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer

High school cheerleading rules changes focus on risk minimization & skill development in 2024-2025

One of the biggest changes announced by the NFHS involves the separation of braced vs. non-braced transitions.

Kansas' Merik Dismang Selected as 2024 National High School Spirit of Sport Award Recipient

The "National High School Spirit of Sport Award" was created by the NFHS to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the spirit of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics.

J.H. Rose baseball coach Ronald Vincent to be inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

Ronald Vincent is in his 51st season as the baseball coach at J.H. Rose High School and is the winningest baseball coach in NCHSAA history with more than 1,000 wins.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Fouls & misconduct rule revised in high school soccer, section added for stopping a promising attack

Rule 12 of the NFHS Soccer Rules Book on Fouls and Misconduct has been revised and reorganized and includes a new section on "Stopping a Promising Attack."

The only rule change for high school football in 2024 involves home team uniforms

There is only one rule change for high school football in 2024, and it clarifies the requirements for home team uniforms.

Standard procedure added for penalty corners in high school field hockey

"The introduction of the new whistle start in penalty corners should ensure that all players are set and ready before the ball is inserted," said Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee.

Minor rules changes announced for 2024 high school volleyball season

In all, four rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations Volleyball Rules Committee.

First NFL High School Football Officials 'Crew of the Year' selected

As part of their recognition, the crew is invited to attend the NFL Pro Bowl Games and participate in the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge on February 4 in Orlando, Florida.

These states have sanctioned girls flag football as a high school sport

More than half of the state associations in the country are participating in girls flag football, either as a sanctioned sport or as a pilot program.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Two Cardinal Gibbons coaches named 2022-23 National Coaches of the Year

Patricia Alexander and Jennifer Marks were named as the top coach in their respective sports.

Joel Bryant

Seaforth's Kyle Stinson named to NFHS National Student Advisory Council

The student leaders on the NSAC will learn about - and share insight on - the different issues that impact students' involvement in high school activity programs throughout the regions they represent.

NFHS: 5 tips for creating a culture of caring in our schools

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Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer

NFHS Learning Center announces it has delivered 20 million classes

Founded as the NFHS Coach Education Program, the Learning Center has evolved from just two courses for coaches (Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid for Coaches) to more than 90 online education courses, more than 60 of which are available at no charge.

Legislative involvement in NCHSAA is 'extreme' compared to other states, NFHS says

NFHS Chief Executive Officer Karissa Niehoff says the national governing body of high school sports is concerned about the direction North Carolina is moving after the state legislature passed a bill to strip away much of the NCHSAA's power to govern high school sports in the state.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

NFHS leader Karissa Niehoff: NC legislation will be 'destructive' to high school sports

Karissa Niehoff, the chief executive officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations, said the new legislation passed in North Carolina is "very extreme" compared to what they've seen in other states.

National High School Activities Month to celebrate high school sports throughout October

Throughout the month of October, state associations across the country will celebrate high school sports and activities during National High School Activities Month.

NFHS releases online CPR & AED Training education course

In association with the Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the NFHS, the national leader and advocate for high school athletics and performing arts programs, has produced this online course to help schools be more prepared for emergencies that arise.