Archive for Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff

Sports

SPORTS OPINION: Gun violence surrounding sports events calls for increased security measures

The tragedy in Lewiston, Maine, last week is the latest sign of troubling times in our nation with ... Read more

Opinion

SPORTS COLUMN: True fans unite to promote positive behavior

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and ... Read more

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SPORTS COLUMN: True fans unite to promote positive behavior in high school sports

Attention, high school sports fans! Not those of you who are disrespectful, volatile and even violent at athletic ... Read more

Opinion

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COLUMN: Let’s listen to student-athletes and respect high school contest officials

With the 2022-23 high school basketball season in full swing, we have, unfortunately, continued to see reports of ... Read more

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OPINION: Enough is enough: Bad behavior by coaches, parents, fans must stop

There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Steps must be taken to end acts of hazing in high school sports, other activities

It is regrettable that, for the second straight year as high school sports have commenced, several horrific acts ... Read more

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OPINION: Emphasis on sportsmanship in high school activities now extends to online behavior

With the changes that have occurred in college sports the past couple of years, high school sports is ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Regarding sportsmanship, it’s time for wake-up call in high school sports

From time to time, everyone needs a wake-up call to get back on course, to regain focus and ... Read more

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