Some critics may focus on what they can’t do in the summer; but clearly, there’s much they can do, and it’s all designed to help players improve and excel in a safe environment.
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I have been convicted to think more about programs under our watch . . . and to think about how local school sports programs can be involved in improving the safe culture of our schools.
We are engaged in very serious discussions. They’re not only complicated, with unintended negative consequences possible . . . they’re also a matter of life and death.
Similar patterns can be found in many other sports as technological advancements have taken participants to extremes their physical bodies were unprepared or unsuited for.
Many are campaigning – on health care, as well as . . . every other pressing issue of our times and our children’s times – but few are truly leading on those issues.
It is a terrible irony that Georgia saw two of its high school football players die late last summer when it’s (that Association) providing us with the best information...about the risks of heat illness and death.
"Let’s demand that our leaders get in over their heads, that they remain a little bit naïve about what they’re getting into."
From the Director is the official MHSAA Blog which will touch on pertinent school sports topics periodically throughout the school year from various MHSAA Staff.