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There is a high school sports network called National Federation of State High School Associations or NFHS for short. You can access this via the internet or an app on your phone. I’ve paid for monthly and yearly subscriptions at various times over the past fifteen years or so. Over the years, someone in my family would use my account to watch a high school basketball or football game or track…

December 8, 2025

The RIIL congratulates the following individuals, who have been recognized by the National Federation of State High School Associations as 2024-25 Rhode Island Coaches of the Year in their respective sports.

Individuals selected to receive the Coach of the Year honor are chosen based upon their performance as a coach on and off the field and the positive work they have done with the athletes in their program. The honorees will be recognized during the RIIL Winter Championships at an event to be determined.

December 8, 2025

The RIIL congratulates the following individuals, who have been recognized by the NFHS Officials Association as 2024-25 Rhode Island Officials of the Year in their respective sports.

Nominees for the Official of the Year award must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral character and carry the endorsement of their respective state high school association. They also shall have made a recent significant contribution to high school officiating in their state. The honorees will be recognized during the RIIL Winter Championships at an event to be determined.

March 17, 2025

Each year, the National Federation of State High School Associations recognizes coaches and officials around the country for their outstanding service and unselfish devotion to interscholastic athletics.

Individuals selected to receive the Coach of the Year honor are chosen based upon their performance as a coach on and off the field and the positive work they have done with the athletes in their program.

Nominees for the Official of the Year award must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral character and carry the endorsement of their respective state high school association.  They also shall have made a recent significant contribution to high school officiating in their state. 

The RIIL recognized the 2023-24 Rhode Island Officials and Coaches of the Year during halftime of yesterday's RIIL Girls Basketball State Championship game at the Ryan Center.

Rhode Island Cheerleading Coach of the Year, Taylor Levin of Pilgrim High School, received her award during the RIIL Competition Cheerleading Championships, held earlier in the day at the Ryan Center.

January 22, 2025

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff 

If you’re a fan of high school sports, we need to talk.

When you’re at the game, do you lose control? If so, everyone sees it—the teachers, the officials, the other fans, the parents, and most importantly, the student-athletes. They see you at your worst. And it leaves an impression—not just of you and the school but all high school athletics. 

Research consistently underscores that kids look to adults as inspiration for who they want to be and how they want to live. That’s because adults set the tone. Adults show what behaviors are acceptable and what aren’t. Adults mold perceptions of what it is to be good and bad, and adults pass down the tools to help tell the difference. 

So, ask yourself, what difference are you creating? And what molds are you setting? 

When you’re around kids, do you act like a role model? Are you on your best behavior, knowing that your actions have an impact? Or do you see watchful eyes fixed on you and think this is my moment?

Simmer down or sit down. Let’s show them how it’s done. 

Visit BenchBadBehavior.com to join the #BenchBadBehavior movement. 

Online link to article: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/high-school-sports-fans-simmer-down-or-sit-down/