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Concussion Legacy Foundation asks student-athletes to 'Speak Up' regarding concussions

Learn the top 10 reasons athletes aren’t reporting concussions, according to a 2017 Journal of Athletic Training study, and how to properly work with coaches when it happens

AIA / National Seth Polansky September 8, 2019

Teachable moments through sports, activities as new school year begins

The NFHS is here to provide resources for another school year and its executive director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff, talks about what the decline in participation numbers means

Football / National Seth Polansky August 29, 2019

First time 'Coaching Cross Country” course now available in NFHS Learning Center

For the first time, cross country coaches now have a learning resource through “Coaching Cross Country."

Cross Country / AIA / National Seth Polansky August 29, 2019

Participation in high school sports registers first decline in 30 years

The 2018-19 total of 7,937,491 participants is a decline of 43,395 from the 2017-18 school year when the number of participants reached an all-time record high

AIA / National Seth Polansky August 26, 2019

Golf: Maya Benita & Raina Ports play to 1-under-par tie

Ironwood Ridge outscored Catalina Foothills at the Omni Tucson National Monday in a contest that featured several of the top returning golfers in the state

Golf / National Andy Morales August 19, 2019

National High School Baseball Coaches Association recognizes 12 Arizona players & coaches

Horizon's Jeff Urlaub named Region 7 Coach of the Year.

Baseball / National Andy Morales August 3, 2019

New online course available in NFHS Learning Center for adapted sports coaches

For the first time, individuals who coach students with physical disabilities have a new resource through “Coaching Adapted Sports”

National Seth Polansky July 16, 2019

Radio interviews: USC's Jackson, U.S. soccer player McDonald

Catching up with the 2 heroes, AZ HS grads

AIA / National Jose Garcia July 14, 2019

New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes

Additionally, the USA Softball All Games certification mark is now acceptable on bats and pitchers are allowed to be in contact with the pitcher's plate instead of being required to be on top of it

Softball / National Seth Polansky June 29, 2019

Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules changes in track & field/cross country

New short relay exchange zones do not requite repainting; helping an injured or ill competitor in cross country no longer grounds for automatic disqualification

Cross Country / Track & Field / National Seth Polansky June 29, 2019

Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball

Starting next season the DH may also play a defensive position

Baseball / National Seth Polansky June 29, 2019

Former Cactus Shadows standout Carter Robinson named NJCAA & Rawlings Division II Pitcher of the Year

Mesa Community College sophomore Carter Robinson earns national recognition.

Baseball / National Andy Morales June 28, 2019

Navajo student-athletes sign women's basketball letter-of-intent

Three spotlighted for NCAA play next season

AIA / National Oree Foster June 25, 2019

Former Buena standout Brianna Hardy named NJCAA D-II National Softball Player of the Year

Former Buena standout Brianna Hardy was chosen 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year playing for Phoenix College.

Softball / National Andy Morales June 7, 2019