Sportsmanship Coverage

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

Realignment, sportsmanship issues among topics NCHSAA board will discuss at spring meeting

When the N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds its spring meeting at the end of the month, much of the attention will be placed on the upcoming realignment.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

New state law, realignment, shot clock & boys volleyball: What the NCHSAA will discuss at its board meeting

While the new state law impacting the NCHSAA will take a lot of attention over the next several months, the association also has a number of other topics to tackle at its winter board meeting next week.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Stevens: New data will show continuing concern from officials, but some signs for hope

Bill Topp, the President of the National Association of Sports Officials, shared some exclusive data from a survey the organization conducted, which shows continuing concern around the treatment of officials in high school sports. According to the survey, 12% of officials report having been physically assaulted while on the job.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Stevens: Discussing the role of media in the sportsmanship problem

Two sessions on Tuesday morning at the NFHS Behavior in Sports Summit in Indianapolis focused on the media's role -- the differences in covering high school sports compared to college or professional sports, and the impact of social media on behavior.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Fixing behavior in sports requires reconsidering how we measure the return on investment

Longtime sports reporter Anne Marie Anderson opened the NFHS Behavior in Sports Summit on Monday with a story about the need for parents to re-evaluate how they measure success in youth and high school sports.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

HSOT's Nick Stevens to participate on panel at NFHS Behavior in Sports Summit

The NFHS Behavior in Sports Summit seeks to find solutions to resolve behavioral issues at high school sports events across the country. Poor behavior is one of the main contributors to the nationwide official shortage.

President of athletic directors association speaks about NC legislation, NIL, sportsmanship

Colin Fegeley, the president of the N.C. Athletic Directors Association, joined Nick Stevens to discuss pending legislation that could have a major impact on high school sports, the passage of a NIL policy for athletes, sportsmanship issues, and more.

Survey finds more than half of NCHSAA officials considered quitting, sportsmanship is top reason

The number one reason officials stop officiating high school sports in North Carolina is poor sportsmanship and more than half of the officials have considered quitting in the last two years, according to results from a survey conducted by the N.C. High School Athletic Association.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Emphasis on sportsmanship in high school sports extends to online behavior

With the changes that have occurred in college sports the past couple of years, high school sports is truly the last level of pure amateur competition in our country - and the NFHS and its member state associations want it to remain that way.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer

NFHS to lead national discussion on shortage of officials in high school sports

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, approximately 50,000 people have stopped officiating since the 2018-2019 school year -- the last school year unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Opinion: What have we learned during the pandemic in high school sports?

We are excited about a potential full return to competition this fall for high school athletics and performing arts programs. With the expectation that a majority of adults will have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and perhaps many young people, there is a hope that all states will be able to return to "normalcy" when schools open this fall.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director

Opinion: A return of high school sports reminds us of need to emphasize sportsmanship, respect

Every now and then, an event occurs that serves as a wake-up call and reminds us that we have some work left to accomplish. We are aware of two such events recently that were rather disturbing, and the issues behind those events need our full attention.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director

Texas high school football player attacks referee

A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game.

Opinion: Despite loss of handshakes, sportsmanship will continue in high school sports

The "new normal" is one of the many terms we hear repeatedly as the country begins its return to normal activities from the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping 6 feet apart from other people, wearing a mask and frequent washing of hands are three of those important warnings.

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director

NCHSAA awards Heart of a Champion Award to 35 athletes, recognizing sportsmanship

A total of 35 student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools will be honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as winners of the "Heart of a Champion" Award recognition.

Police: Father tackled son's opponent during wrestling match

A North Carolina man has been charged with assault after he charged onto the mat at a high school wrestling match and tackled his son's opponent.

Dad assaults son's opponent during wrestling match in Kannapolis

A high school wrestling match in Kannapolis ended Saturday when a father charged a student wrestler while the match was going on.

Increase in ejections, decrease in officials a major concern for NCHSAA

At the N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, board members reviewed the data surrounding ejections and officials. The association believes the increase in one of those is contributing to a decrease in the other.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT.com managing editor

Home school participation, transgender inclusion among topics NCHSAA board will discuss this week

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors is meeting in Chapel Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the board could take action on some big issues that impact every member school.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT.com managing editor