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If a school returns a concussed athlete to play without an MD or DO’s written authorization, that school has used an ineligible athlete and the result of the contest is a forfeit. We’ve got a rule; and it’s got teeth.
Most encouraging has been the number of our state’s fine medical centers that have stepped forward this spring to offer their expertise at free or reduced costs
Minimizing risks and promoting healthy living have always been on the minds of competent administrators and compassionate coaches . . .
Another obstacle to participation in school activities is the unintended consequence of well-intentioned additional restrictions on new drivers...
A recent tragedy has caused caring people to look at what reasonable things could be done differently to further reduce the already small number of deaths that occur in relation to student sports participation.
Take a look at another good reason schools need to preserve broad and deep athletic programs for their students: physical exercise may improve brain functions.
No sooner did smoking tobacco products become illegal indoors in most settings in this state than the irrepressible tobacco industry found another way to keep us hooked.
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.