The NFHS Voice
The NFHS Voice is a weekly column from Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff.
May 14, 2025 - Reinforcing the Educational Value of High School Sports, Other Activity Programs
May 7, 2025 - Mental Wellness of Participants in High School Activities Remains Top Priority
April 23, 2025 - Involvement in High School Activity Programs is Life-Changing for Nebraska Student
April 2, 2025 - Final Four Participants Hope to Repeat State Championship Experiences
March 26, 2025 - Legacy of Pat Summitt Continues Today Through Sport of Basketball
March 5, 2025 - Supporting High Schools, State Associations to Determine Eligibility, Transfer Rules
January 22, 2025 - High School Sports Fans: Simmer Down or Sit Down
January 8, 2025 - Transfer, Uniform Rules Must be Followed in High School Sports
December 11, 2024 - Nation’s Leaders of High School Athletics Programs Gather in Austin, Texas
November 6, 2024 - High School Sports – Showcasing Sportsmanship and Community Service
October 30, 2024 - Support Needed for NFHS Member Associations in Directing High School Sports
September 26, 2024 - Celebration of National High School Activities Month Set to Begin Next Week
September 4, 2024 - Coaches, Athletes Getting Ready for the Season with Online Education Training
August 28, 2024 - More Students Than Ever Ready to Play, Perform, Compete – TOGETHER
August 21, 2024 - Expanding Opportunities for Students in High School Sports, Activities
August 14, 2024 - As Another High School Season Begins, Heat Awareness Must Remain Top Priority
July 24, 2024 - Leadership Summit, Olympics Provide Students Opportunities for Success
July 10, 2024 - Led by the Endearing Dot Ford Burrow, 2024 Hall of Fame Class Had Many Storylines
June 13, 2024 - Keeping Education at the Forefront of School-Based Sports
May 8, 2024 - Unacceptable Behavior at High School Sporting Events – It’s Still Happening
April 10, 2024 - Flag Football Expanding Nationwide as Next Emerging High School Sport for Girls
March 27, 2024 - The Month of March, Beyond the Madness
February 28, 2024 - High School Students Need Adults to Listen and Recognize Their Needs, Struggles
January 3, 2024 - School Spirit is Defining Difference in High School Sports
December 6, 2023 - As Winter Sports Begin Across the Country, Let’s All Take a Stand for Sportsmanship
October 4, 2023 - Governance of High School Athletics Must Remain with State Associations
September 6, 2023 - Leaders at Summit Discuss Solutions to Behavior Issues in High School Sports
August 23, 2023 - Leaders at Summit Discuss Solutions to Behavior Issues in High School Sports
August 16, 2023 - Focus on Education Separates High School Sports, Performing Arts from Other Levels
August 9, 2023 - Heat Awareness Top Priority as High School Sports, Performing Arts Begin
August 2, 2023 - Hazing Prevention Top Agenda Item as New School Year Begins
July 26, 2023 - Future Leaders of Nation Could Be on Display at NFHS Student Leadership Summit
July 12, 2023 - Tamika Catchings Delivers Stirring Speech at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
June 21, 2023 - Accomplishments of 2023 Hall of Fame Class Extend Far Beyond Field, Court and Stage
June 14, 2023 - Understanding Your Influence: NFHS Searches for Solutions to Poor Fan Behavior
June 7, 2023 - School Activity Programs Equally Important for Nation’s Middle Schools
May 24, 2023 - In Light of Recent Gambling Scandals, Wake-up Call Issued for High School Sports
May 3, 2023 - High School Sports Provided Foundation for Role Model Qualities of Top NFL Draft Picks
March 8, 2023 - True Fans Unite to Promote Positive Behavior in High School Sports
March 1, 2023 - Emergency Planning, AEDs Saving Lives in Nation’s High Schools
January 18, 2023 - Let’s Listen to Student-Athletes and Respect High School Contest Officials
December 14, 2022 - NFHS Emphasizes Students' Mental Health as Holiday Season Approaches
November 30, 2022 - Record Number of Athletic Directors to Attend National Conference in Nashville
November 2, 2022 - State Championships, Emerging Sports Create Excitement in Nation’s Schools
September 21, 2022 - Support National High School Colors Day on Friday, September 23
July 27, 2022 - Begay Cites Importance of High School Coaches During Hall of Fame Speech
July 13, 2022 - Preparing for the Heat as High School Sports, Other Activities Begin
June 8, 2022 - No NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Benefits While Wearing High School Uniform
May 4, 2022 - Participation, Attendance Rises in High School Performing Arts Programs
April 20, 2022 - Leaders at NFHS Officials Consortium Suggest Changes in Attitudes, Behavior
April 13, 2022 - NFHS Learning Center Courses Help Individuals Achieve True Success
April 6, 2022 - NFHS Rules-Writing Task Continues with Focus on Sportsmanship, Minimizing Risk
March 30, 2022 - From High School to College Basketball, March Madness is Something to Behold
March 23, 2022 - Schools Should Consider Other Sports, Activities to Meet Needs of More Students
March 16, 2022 - Parents: Cheer for Your Student’s Teams – Not Against Officials or Opponents
March 2, 2022 - Preparing Student-athletes for the ‘Next Level’ Not About Rules Changes
February 23, 2022 - Regarding Sportsmanship, It’s Time for Wake-up Call in High School Sports
February 16, 2022 - With Loss of 50,000 Officials, NFHS Organizes Consortium to Find Solutions
February 9, 2022 - NFHS-NFL Football Initiatives, Multiple Sport Participants in Super Bowl
January 26, 2022 - High School Coaches Have Different Measuring Stick for Greatness
January 19, 2022 - National Coaches of the Year Focused on Education-based Philosophies
December 8, 2021 - Take Care of Each Other this Holiday Season
December 1, 2021 - More Than Anything Else, Students Play Sports to Have Fun with Friends
November 17, 2021 - Giving Thanks for This Year’s Return of High School Sports and Performing Arts
November 3, 2021 - Celebrating 50th State Girls Tournaments, Growth of Girls Wrestling
October 27, 2021 - High School Athletics/Activities Participants Making a Difference in Communities
October 20, 2021 - Officiating Shortage Reaches Crisis Level – All Groups Must Work Together
October 13, 2021 - Performing Arts Programs Making a Difference in Lives of High School Students
October 6, 2021 - Acts of Good Sportsmanship on Display in High School Sports
September 29, 2021 - All States Back in Action to Celebrate National High School Activities Month
September 8, 2021 - Hazing Must Not Be Tolerated in High School Sports, Performing Arts
September 1, 2021 - Poor Sportsmanship, Pandemic Contributing to Shortage of Officials
August 25, 2021 - Schools, Students Taking Necessary Steps to Participate in Sports, Performing Arts
August 18, 2021 - NFHS Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination to Keep Students in School
July 21, 2021 - NCHSAA Best Fit to Run High School Sports in North Carolina
July 14, 2021 - NFHS Begins Yearlong Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Title IX
July 7, 2021 - NIL Rulings Do Not Change for High School Student-Athletes
June 23, 2021 - Hall of Fame Class Celebrates Value of High School Sports, Performing Arts
June 2, 2021 - NFHS Playing Rules Committees Address Religious, Cultural Concerns of Participants
May 26, 2021 - With Beginning Rooted in the Olympics, Performing Arts Thriving in Nation’s Schools
May 19, 2021 - Campaign Continues to Tout Benefits of High School Football
May 12, 2021 - Sports Organizations Working Together as One Team for Benefit of All Participants
May 5, 2021 - Regardless of Future Direction, Multiple Sports/Activities is Best Choice
April 28, 2021 - More Officials, Better Fan Behavior Needed in High School Sports
April 14, 2021 - What Have We Learned During the Pandemic in High School Sports, Performing Arts?
March 31, 2021 - Fall, Winter, Spring Sports Being Held Simultaneously Across Country
March 24, 2021 - NFHS Addresses Racist Comments from Announcer During Oklahoma Basketball Game
March 10, 2021 - Additional Year of Competition Not Best Option for High School Activities
March 3, 2021 - With Lost Seasons Last Year, Spring Sports and Arts Should Be Available for All
February 24, 2021 - Anxiously Awaiting Return of Fans in High School Sports, Performing Arts
February 10, 2021 -NFHS Celebrates High School Leaders During Black History Month
January 27, 2021 - In Addition to Award Recipients, A Special Thanks to All High School Coaches
January 20, 2021 - High School Sports, Performing Arts Can Play Role in Healing Our Nation
January 13, 2021 - Efforts Continue in All States to Offer High School Sports, Performing Arts
January 6, 2021 - High School Student-Athletes Must Be Protected From “Name, Image, Likeness” Issues
December 9, 2020 - As Students Return to Sports, Sportsmanship and Respect Must Be Emphasized
November 18, 2020 - Mitigation Efforts Must Intensify as Winter Sports, Performing Arts Begin
November 11, 2020 - High School Coaches, Parents Helping Students to the Finish Line
November 4, 2020 - Tracking Life-Changing Events That Occur in High School Sports, Performing Arts
October 28, 2020 - High School Sports Postseason Competition Returns Across Country
October 21, 2020 - Communities Nationwide Benefit from High School Sports, Performing Arts
October 7, 2020 - High School Debate Provides Springboard to Success for Many Individuals
September 30, 2020 - Celebrating Return to Play During National High School Activities Month
September 23, 2020 - High School Activities Participants, Teams Show Resilience Through Pandemic
September 9, 2020 - Never Say Never for Conducting Fall High School Sports, Performing Arts
August 26, 2020 - From Masks to Transfers Across States, High School Sports Have Different Look
August 19, 2020 - High School Coaches to Play Key Roles in Connecting Students This Year
July 29, 2020 - Plans to Preserve High School Sports, Performing Arts Continue Amid Pandemic
July 22, 2020 - Embracing Change is Crucial in Restarting High School Sports, Performing Arts
July 1, 2020 - Working Together to Bring Back High School Sports, Performing Arts
June 24, 2020 - 'Something for All’ – Reaching More Students for High School Sports, Performing Arts
June 10, 2020 - High School Sports, Performing Arts Essential to Health, Well-being of Students
June 4, 2020 - High School Sports, Activities: Opportunity for Everyone to be Included, Accepted
May 20, 2020 - Despite Loss of Handshakes, Sportsmanship Will Continue in High School Sports
May 13, 2020 - Trying to Read the Crystal Ball for Re-opening High School Sports, Activities
May 6, 2020 - With Spring Sports/Activities Cancelled, State Leaders Salute Students, Volunteers
April 22, 2020 - Stadium Lights Signal Thanks, Hope for High School Sports and Performing Arts
April 8, 2020 - Let’s Gain New Appreciation for Officials During Down Time
April 1, 2020 - Shout-out to Health-Care Workers and State High School Associations
March 25, 2020 - Saluting High School Seniors as Spring Sports and Activities Remain on Hold
March 18, 2020 - March Was Maddening Last Week in High School Sports
March 11, 2020 - Should Technology Aid Performances in High School Sports?
March 4, 2020 - March Brings State Basketball Tournaments and Talk About the Shot Clock
February 26, 2020 - Thanks to NFHS Network, Viewership of High School Sports Continues to Climb
February 19, 2020 - Recognition and Thanks – Not Abuse – Needed for High School Officials
February 12, 2020 - Football Leadership Groups Meet to Maintain Sport’s Popularity
February 5, 2020 - Playing Multiple Sports in High School Paves Way for Mahomes’ Success
January 29, 2020 - Lessons Learned from the Loss of One of Basketball’s Best
January 22, 2020 - MLK Day – A Reminder to Treat Everyone with Respect in High School Sports
January 15, 2020 - Educational Emphasis Continues in High School Sports
January 8, 2020 - In High School Sports, “Commit” is a Verb, Not a Noun
December 18, 2019 - Football Championship Helps Healing Process in Newtown, Connecticut
December 11, 2019 - Leadership of Athletic Directors Continues at 50th National Conference
December 4, 2019 - Wake-up Call for Increased Security at High School Sports Events
November 20, 2019 - Coaches, Athletic Directors – Keys to Success in High School Sports
November 13, 2019 - Addressing Coaches Education, Parent Behavior Begins at Youth Sports Level
November 6, 2019 - High School Playing Rules are NFHS Rules
October 30, 2019 - Respect for Everyone in High School Sports and Activities
October 23, 2019 - Let’s Keep Friday Nights in the Fall for High School Football
October 16, 2019 - No Linkage to CTE From Playing High School Football
October 9, 2019 - Amateurism Must Be Maintained to Preserve Education-based Sports
October 2, 2019 - Veteran Officials ‘Hanging it Up’ Because of Unruly Behavior by Parents
September 25, 2019 - High School Football is Thriving, Not Dying
September 18, 2019 - Travel Ball Parents: Better Option is School-based Sports
September 11, 2019 - Vaping in Crisis Stage and Must be Stopped
September 5, 2019 - Parents & Adult Fans Biggest Challenge Today
August 29, 2019 - Teachable Moments Through Sports, Activities as New School Year Begins
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