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NFHS Names Koski Deputy Executive Director

Mark Koski has been named to the new position of deputy executive director, strategy and external affairs by new National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Executive Director Davis Whitfield.

NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Ball Color Requirements Changing

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 30, 2026) – NCAA men’s lacrosse will see a change in standard game ball color to fluorescent green or yellow that will take effect in all three divisions in 2027-28. The Division I Men’s Lacrosse Oversight Committee approved new rules on July 27 and the Division II and III Playing Rules Oversight … Continued

US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – May 2026 

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2026) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of May reached $5.39 billion, representing an increase of 10.5 percent compared to the prior year. Thus far in 2026, YTD sales are up 7.5 percent vs. 2025.  Information for June will be available next month.  Important side note: As a reminder, in an effort to provide you with the most accurate data possible, NSGA waits until the … Continued

NCAA Hockey Requiring Cut-Resistant Equipment in 2027-28

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 23, 2026) – NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey players and National Collegiate (NC) women’s players will be required to wear cut-resistant equipment starting with the 2027-28 season. Currently, players have the option of wearing this type of equipment.  For the 2026-27 academic year, players are encouraged to wear protective equipment intended … Continued

NFHS: Time to Prepare for Heat-Related Illness Prevention

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 24, 2026) – The heat is on – and so is the smoke and haze – as millions of middle school and high school student-athletes and participants in activities like marching band get set to begin the fall seasons in our nation’s schools. In addition to football, coaches in many other fall … Continued