NFHS

A reminder for sports parents:

When youth sports become all pressure and no play, everyone feels it.

Kids.
Coaches.
Officials.

And over time, confidence drops, anxiety rises, burnout increases, and the love of the game starts to fade.

Sports are meant to challenge student-athletes, but they should also support growth, connection, and personal enjoyment along the way.

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s development.

Sometimes the most important thing a parent can bring to the game is perspective.

In friendly face-offs and intense rivalries, one thing is true:

Sportsmanship always wins.

Enroll in Sportsmanship, a free online course, offered through the NFHS Learning Center.

Sportsmanship Always Wins Enroll in Sportsmanship at the NFHS Learning Center.

The game is always changing. The best leaders change with it.

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High school sports help students become part of something bigger than themselves. Along the way, they develop discipline, resilience and leadership skills while building strong connections to their teammates, schools and communities that can last a lifetime.

🔗 https://nfhs.org/stories/answer-for-rising-costs-of-club-sports-involvement-in-education-based-sports-in-schools

Support water safety, one lap at a time.

This June, take on the 15 Mile Swim Challenge to support swim lessons to help prevent drownings and build competence in the water.

• Goal: Swim 15 miles in June. 🏊🏻‍♀️
• Raise funds and invite your friends to join.
• Earn a Red Cross swim medal 🥇

Ready to dive in? Join today: https://givp.nl/register/74tqLJrb?source=NFHSA

Bison, an Official Corporate Partner of the NFHS, is offering discounted pricing on their graphic stage and wall padding when you order by June 30th!

Free artwork and custom sizes and options available: https://bisoninc.com/collections/indoor-padding-systems

Recommended tips on how to accurately measure for your new padding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfSgA1dGs6M

Measuring Your Gym for Wall Padding Here's a step-by-step process for measuring for any brand of wall padding, including tricky cutouts, columns, and corners.

Some athletes are tested by competition. Others are tested by life.

For Damian Thauberger, a dedicated swimmer, the season took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that caused uncontrollable seizures, keeping him out of the pool for eight months.

What followed was a journey of recovery, resilience, and determination. Through patience and perseverance, Damian worked to rebuild his strength and confidence one step at a time.

Now back in the pool as a senior, Damian's return represents more than athletic achievement. It is a testament to courage, commitment, and the ability to keep moving forward in the face of adversity.

His story reminds us that success is not always measured by results, but by the strength it takes to overcome challenges and continue pursuing your goals.



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Youth sports shouldn’t come with an overwhelming price tag. Education-based athletics continue to provide opportunity, connection and lifelong lessons for students. ⚽🏀📚

Read the NFHS Voice: https://nfhs.org/stories/answer-for-rising-costs-of-club-sports-involvement-in-education-based-sports-in-schools