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From A to ZebraFrom A to Zebra Podcast S2:E15 Letter M - Mindset guest Dr. Maggie TiemanSummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas is joined by Dr. Maggie Tieman and Dr. Karissa Niehoff to discuss the critical role of mindset in officiating. They explore Maggie's journey into officiating, the importance of understanding human behavior, and the necessity of effective communication skills for officials. The conversation also delves into team dynamics, personality management, and how emotional intelligence can enhance officiating performance. The episode concludes with insights on how to elevate officiating through mindset and communication.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mindset in...2025-07-0950 min
THE Varsity Voices: High School Sports TalkEpisode 59: Interview With NFHS CEO Dr. Karissa NiehoffWe interview the National Federation of High School State Associations CEO, Dr. Karissa Niehoff and discuss many of the pressing issues in high school sports like transfers, NIL and others.2025-01-1736 minFrom A to ZebraFrom A to Zebra Podcast S1:E9 Letter I - Interscholastic guest Dr. Karissa NiehoffSummary
In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, CEO of the NFHS, to discuss the vital role of officials in interscholastic sports. They explore the structure and purpose of the NFHS, the challenges faced by officials, and the importance of recognition and appreciation for their work. The conversation also highlights various campaigns aimed at promoting officiating and addressing negative perceptions, emphasizing the need to celebrate the positive contributions of officials in the community. In this conversation, Karissa Niehoff, CEO of NFHS, discusses the...2024-11-131h 03
FANCENTRIC - The Fan Journey is the Experience!Session 4 - The New LandscapeCOPYRIGHT 2021 BY IIFXALL RIGHTS RESERVEDSession 4The Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) and Campus Safety hosted a National One Day Virtual Summit: Preparing for the Return of Interscholastic Athletics and After School Activities. The virtual summit featured an impressive array of diverse professionals in high school activities and interscholastic athletics and other agencies focusing on the preparation for the return of interscholastic athletics and after school activities. They focused on the common challenges of adapting and innovating health safety, security, operations, and management into a possible new management p...2024-10-1455 min
Faithful Discourse with Chris HenryThe Power of BelongingFrom pastor’s kid to national leader, Dr. Karissa Niehoff shares her stories of faith and her wisdom stemming from decades of leadership in scholastic athletics and activities. She and Chris discuss the shift from a formative to a performative approach within institutions like athletics, the impact this trend has on kids and entire communities, and what we can do to encourage joy, wellness, civility, and belonging, no matter our age.
2024-03-0642 min
High School Basketball HappeningsInterview with Dr. Karissa Niehoff - NIL for High Schoolers and High School Shot Clocks Status UpdateIn this episode, Paul and Zain connect with Dr. Karissa Niehoff for a continuation of the conversation they had in July.Dr. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The NFHS is the organization that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the US. It has almost 8MM athletes under its purview.Dr. Niehoff talks about: What has her excited and concerned for the further rollout of the high school shot clock What the primary challenges are of rolling out th...2022-05-3033 min
Courtside CultureDr. Karissa Niehoff—The Connection Between Good Sportsmanship And CultureDr. Karissa Niehoff is the Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) is the body that creates the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States.Dr. Niehoff has also served on the Education Committee of the United States Olympic Committee, served as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, and is a successful teacher and coach.She talks about sportsmanship and what it's doing to the culture of teams across the country. 2022-03-0950 min
The Gary Rivers ShowDr Karissa Niehoff - executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations2021-07-3012 min
High School Basketball HappeningsNIL for High Schoolers! Interview with Dr. Karissa Niehoff - Executive Director of National Federation of State High School State AssociationsThe NCAA's name, image, and likeness guidance effective July 1st sent shockwaves throughout the amateur athletics landscape. There is still confusion about what is and is not permissible for amateur athletes, particularly for high school athletes, in how they can get paid legally for NIL activities. In this episode, Paul and Zain connect with Dr. Karissa NiehoffDr. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School State Associations (NFHS). The NFHS is the organization that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the US. It h...2021-07-2828 min
Sport and the Growing Good#89: NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff: A champion for education-based opportunities in a contested youth sports environmentKarissa Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of High School Associations. She is a key national leader in promoting robust education-based sports and activities. Karissa is a former athlete, teacher, and coach – with tremendous insights to share. In this SGG episode, we discussed:
1. The people who influenced her development: parents, coaches, and teachers.
2. Memories of her Latin teacher: “He was consistent. He was encouraging in his own way. And he just had a way of making you want to do well.”
3. Her central task at NFHS: “Being a champion for education-b...2021-04-0836 min
The Pete Mezzetti ShowKarissa Niehoff NFHSKarissa Niehoff NFHS by Pete Mezzetti2021-03-2327 min
The Pete Mezzetti ShowKarissa Niehoff NFHSKarissa Niehoff NFHS by Pete Mezzetti2021-03-2327 min
FANCENTRIC - The Fan Journey is the Experience!Ep12: The #CoronavirusRiskPlaybook - COVID-19 & INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICSAnyone involved in Interscholastic Athletics -- you don't want to miss this virtual forum on the medical risk of returning to play and spectate co-hosted by IIFX and the National Federation of State High School Associations. Our panelists include: Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS); Andre Walker, Director of Athletics, Houston Independent School District; Guy Grace, former Director of Security, Littleton Public Schools; and Nancy Beatty, Director of Athletics at Providence Day School. https://iifx.org/playbook/About the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience 2020-12-0359 min
Success is a ChoiceChrissi Rawak, University of Delaware ADChrissi Rawak is Director of Athletics at the University of Delaware. Prior to her arrival at Delaware, she spent more than a decade at the University of Michigan where she served as the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director. She was also a varsity swimmer at Michigan. Click here for Chrissi's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: Working with the former Ford C.E.O. Transitioning to Athletic Director The student-athlete experience Raising money for athletics Delaware alum Joe Biden ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Chrissi's Twitter: @Blue...2020-11-0440 min
ADInsider PodcastBasketball Pandemic Protocols with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Monica Maxwell, and Ryan GrunigThis AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with:Dr. Karissa Niehoff - Exec. Director for the NFHSMonica Maxwell - A East Chicago Central HS (IN)Ryan Grunig - AD, Sky View HS (UT)In this conversation, we discussed:Basketball State and National UpdatesThe Aerosol Study and Why It's ImportantWhat We Learned From VolleyballThis replay will be of value to anyone interested in learning how Athletic Directors around the country are adapting to the constant changes in the high school athletics...2020-10-2338 min
The NFHS PodcastThe Stage - Dr. Karissa Niehoff (NFHS)Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with NFHS Executive Director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff, to talk about the challenges of 2020, working together, and how the time is now to advocate for performing arts activities across the nation. Performing Arts COVID-19 Resources: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/performing-arts-covid-19-resources/International COVID-19 Aerosol Distribution Study: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/unprecedented-international-coalition-led-by-performing-arts-organizations-to-commission-covid-19-study/Check out the NFHS website: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/the-stage-official-performing-arts-podcast-of-the-nfhs/2020-10-0538 min
The NFHS PodcastShe's Got Something To Say - Dr. Karissa NiehoffThis is the first podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Andrea Mortimer as she chats with NFHS Executive Director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff about the start to her career, role models and general leadership best practices.2020-09-1815 min
Parents Coaching Parents NetworkWNBA's HOF Nancy Lieberman & NFHS's Exec. Director Dr. K. NiehoffParents here is an opportunity to hear from a true standout in the game of basketball, WNBA's Hall of Famer, Nancy "Lady Magic" Lieberman. Here how she acquired the name "Lady Magic" and what other major influences she received from one of the most polarizing figures in sports in the last century.
If this isn't enough insight, we had the pleasure of interviewing with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of States High School Association (NFHS). She provided some much needed insight on how high school associations will move forward post COVID-19.
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The Sports DeliThe Sports Deli featuring Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the NFHS.Join Coach K., and myself, Hootie Hoot to discuss breaking news on Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL professional football team and the allegations against him and several others, the latest on Rachel Nichols of ESPN and the secret conversation of her recorded in a hotel room during her coverage of the NBA Bubble, Tiger Woods return to the Memorial, and our featured guest, Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of State High School Associations. Dr. Niehoff in this very transparent interview discusses the NFHS's recommendation for return to play for high school sports and youth sports, Title IX, concusions...2020-07-171h 32
Behind The Stripes PodcastBTS Episode 4 - Karissa Niehoff, NFHSHosts Keith Myers and Brenda Hilton meet with the Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, Karissa Niehoff.2020-06-2200 min
Success is a ChoiceNFHS Executive Director Karissa NiehoffDr. Karissa L. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the first female to head the national leadership organization for high school athletics and performing arts activities and the sixth full-time executive director of the NFHS, which celebrated its 100th year of service during the 2018-19 school year. She previously was executive director of the Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference for seven years. In today’s episode, we discuss: The state of high school athletics (recorded prior to Covid-19) Advice for how parents ca...2020-04-1629 min
The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 7 - The State of High School Sports with Dr. Karissa NiehoffIn this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) about the state of high school athletics.
Topics include reserving Friday nights for high school football, participation numbers for high school sports, sportsmanship and officiating, the NFHS Network and more.
Links:
-National Federation of State High School Associations
-The Parent Seat
-Participation Statistics
2019-11-0522 min
CIACcastEpisode 93It's a summertime edition of CIACcast with Episode 93. Noah Finz from Vantage Sports (9:35-21:30) talks about the Vantage Cup and covering high school sports, and then outgoing CAS-CIAC Executive Director Karissa Niehoff (22:30-39:25) discusses her tenure leading CIAC.2018-07-1700 min
CASconversationsEpisode 1The debut episode of CAS Conversations features CAS President Dr. Rosie O'Brien Vojtek and CAS Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discussing a wide range of topics, including developments at CAS-CIAC, CT's budget quagmire, new education-related state legislation, and the threat of education policy changes at the federal level.2017-09-1800 minCIACcastEpisode 59CIACcast is back with Episode 59 just one week after the last edition. This edition has a lone guest as CAS-CIAC Executive Director Karissa Niehoff stops by to discuss a variety of topics on all aspects of the CIAC and high school sports in Connecticut.2016-05-1200 min