Fair Playoffs

We are a group of individuals that believes that the MHSAA needs to institute a competitive balance plan for their playoff system.

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Click the link below to see how the Indiana High School Athletic Association serves its membership with a competitive balance plan:

https://t.co/gi2T23ps6N

It's not rocket science, folks...🤷‍♂️

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Congrats to the four public school boys 🏀 teams that won state titles today by overcoming the advantages that most private & some charter school teams possess – along with disproving the theory that private schools operate with superior coaching & culture. It was a spectacular day!

Below are the 2025-26 #ClubVsCommunity totals heading into the final week of the girls 🏀 tourney. We'll fill in the baseball & softball results in the spring.

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

For those who believe yesterday's boys 🏀 championship game results prove that public schools are not at a disadvantage against private schools with similar enrollments, you may want to focus on more than just four games. Below is a look at the last three boys' tournaments. The numbers speak for themselves!
#ClubVsCommunity

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Here's the latest MHSAA girls 🏀 #ClubVsCommunity update following Frankfort's win over Gaylord St. Mary in tonight's rescheduled regional final.

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Private school teams went 15-7 against public schools in last night's MHSAA girls 🏀 regional semifinals and the average margin of victory was 20.9 points. 😳 Yes, the numbers speak for themselves!
#ClubVsCommunity
#TimeForReform

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Opinions aside, here's a #ClubVsCommunity update from the current MHSAA boys 🏀 tournament...

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Confusing regular-season scheduling and post-season classification is a great way to announce that you don't understand the #ClubVsCommunity conversation.

Schools schedule competitive, local & rival non-conference games during the regular season.

The issue is post-season structure – where private schools benefit from advantages enrollment doesn't capture.

Different conversations.
Same denial.

*And, yes, @RunCoach341 & @howie3232, this post is about you. May your miserable existence receive a 🛟 today. 😂

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

@MHSAA @AlbertEinstein @freepsports @MLiveSports

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

People are fighting for fairness in New York too!

[fairplayoffsforpublicsinnys @fairHSplayinNYS]

Put NYS privates in their own playoffs
NYS public school teams making rosters inside district maps, let NYS lawmakers know you want a playoff against teams making rosters the same way. This website allows you msg lawmakers to pass Bill A10121.
https://t.co/dVu2CzKBlk

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

@Jabkiewicz1645 @FromTheSeidline Doubtful. But why won’t the MHSAA ask the question?

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

An informal but revealing exercise:

One hundred athletic directors across Michigan were asked whether private schools have an advantage over similarly-enrolled public schools, and, if so, whether a competitive balance plan should be considered by the MHSAA.

Every respondent said "yes" to both questions, although there was nuance as one AD emphasized "some" private schools and the multiple solutions were not one-size-fits-all.

This is exactly why the MHSAA should survey its membership and not rely solely on championship results. There's a big problem here and it's getting ignored.

Good governance starts with listening...and the MHSAA membership deserves a voice!

#ClubVsCommunity

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

Didn't think of this product -- and surely Midland Dow & Portage Central deserve consideration -- but I have no problem with Dexter making this claim. At the very least, the private schools in their way should've been Unity Christian & Divine Child and not OLSM.
#ClubVsCommunity

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

Go to https://t.co/3tHMEiL6JO for more information on why we need a competitive balance plan, like 21 other states. Repost if you agree. @MHSAA

[Matt Seidl @FromTheSeidline]

A cheat sheet for those late to the conversation...
#ClubVsCommunity

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@CoachKWard @NCAAWrestling 1 point pushout. It will lead to less stalling and more throws.
Eliminate the crossface. I see it used as much to cause pain as to improve position. Also, I'm seeing it "thrown" and even causing concussions. Go ahead and freak out.

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

The school boards at North Branch and Durand passed the Fair Playoffs resolution. Ask your school board to step up and support their public school athletes. @MHSAA @Hugeshow @michiganhsfca https://t.co/OraTf7GS9r

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

@3pointpod @BWWings @CorunnaCavsFB @GRCC_CougarsFB You should consider covering the Fair Playoffs movement on your podcast. Go to https://t.co/3tHMEiL6JO for more information. I'd be willing to join for an interview. -Chad Phillips

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

@Arsenine_ Agree. Check out https://t.co/3tHMEiL6JO for more information on how we can change the system!

[Fair Playoffs @fairplayoffs]

@GLSFball @goosepoop_ @Korbear71 @VincentRCook @tatebaker_1 @BrettJohnson92 I'd be open to joining you to discuss the Fair Playoffs Initiative. Check out https://t.co/3tHMEiL6JO - Chad Phillips

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Tag media so they will follow the @fairplayoffs initiative! Info at https://t.co/p5zeTMTSnq @LexiReyne1523 @Hugeshow @freepsports @detnews_sports @EagleHerald @MLiveSports @LSJsports @MIPrepZone @TheOaklandPress @MacDailySports @TCREsports @MiningJournal #MHSAAFB