Most kids who play sports won’t go on to play professionally, or even collegiately and that was never really the point.
Sports give students the chance to learn how to work with others, respond to challenges, lead, and grow in confidence.
Those lessons matter long after the final whistle.
At the NFHS, we believe education-based athletics are about supporting students as people first and athletes second.
Because success in sports isn’t only about what level you reach. It’s about what you learn along the way.
#EducationBasedAthletics #TheRealWin #PlayPerformCompeteTogether
Sean McVay nailed the job description.
Be an elevator.
Lift people to their highest potential.
That's it.
That's leadership.
Not a critic. Not a ceiling. An elevator. 🔥
The VBPD stands in solemn remembrance of the City colleagues we lost on May 31st, 2019. Our hearts remain forever with their families, friends, and our entire community. Together, we continue to find strength and healing in our unity. 💙 #VBStrong#neverforget#cityofvb
We had a big month in April – 164 of you got certified ✅ Congrats on taking the next step in your professional development and keep going!! #CertifiedbyNIAAA
Losing is part of the experience. It is not failure.
And in education-based athletics, it’s never the end of the story.
Loss teaches accountability.
It builds resilience.
It challenges athletes to respond, adjust, and improve.
The outcome may not always be what you want — but the lesson is always there.
What has a tough loss taught you?
#WinLearnLoseGrow #EducationBasedAthletics #PlayPerformCompeteTogether
Today, we pause to honor and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸
The NIAAA is incredibly grateful for the servicemen and women who fought for our country, and we wish our entire community a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day.
Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice allows us to safely enjoy the sports and activities in our schools that build character, teamwork, and community.
#MemorialDay#PlayPerformCompeteTogether
Last two days have been a true blessing & great ending to my first year as AD at Brush. That’s a wrap on the 25/26SY on Athletics. Girls State Golf yesterday & SALS members to @Rockies game today. 🌈 to end it all on the ride home. #PROUD#loveyourjob❤️💛 #KAIROS#BTTY#DORIGHT
Brush Class of 2026 has graduated! Graduation is always a time for celebration, encouragement, and self-reflection. This is my first graduating class at Brush, hope I made some impact on their lives. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEABEETDIGGERGRAD#EarnTheSunset#BTTY#Kairos#DORIGHT
Specialization or Sampling? The NIAAA Pulse is BACK with Dr. Branden Lippy, CMAA, to discuss her article in the Spring IAA. More athletes appear to be training for one sport year-round – what can be done? Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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Why did state associations like us begin forming 100+ years ago?
To prioritize education. To keep competition balanced. To promote player protection.
And it is our honor to #ProtectThePurpose of high school sports to this day.
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