Mission

Professional Membership in the NFHS advances the mission of the NFHS with a commitment to professional development, wellness and risk minimization, sportsmanship, and national programming in interscholastic education-based athletics and performing arts activities.

UNLOCK A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

  • Recognized as a NFHS Speech, Debate, Theatre & Academics Association member

  • Access to official NFHS Speech, Debate, Theatre & Academics Association membership card (available from member profile)

  • Access to online publications at NFHS.org

  • Professional development through regional workshops

  • Network communication through NFHS state and regional programs

  • Access to Forensic Educator

  • Subscription to High School Today

  • Access to NFHS Awards Program

  • Access to insurance coverage

  • Potential service on NFHS committees

  • Rental Car discounts through National/Enterprise

  • Discounts through Signature Championship Rings and more

Requirements

  • Support, protect, and further the mission and purpose of education-based athletics and performing arts activities

  • Serve as a secondary school (grades 6-12) approved coach (excludes volunteer and private coaches)

  • Complete all required school training and/or state association requirements to teach, coach and/or instruct at the secondary school level

If you officiate, teach, coach, instruct in a recognized secondary education sport or performing arts activities program in your state of residence and meet the requirements outlined above, you receive $2m/$5m liability insurance. Accident/medical coverage is extended to other levels (e.g. little league, pop warner, etc.)

Individual Participation

Content : Become a part of the NFHS Speech & Debate community to unlock valuable resources, skill-building workshops, and certification opportunities designed to elevate your speech and debate coaching.

NFHS Membership Period is July 1–June 30

Individual Participation - Join Now | $35
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Local Association 100% Participation

Discount pricing available to organizations with 50 or more educators. If your group meets the requirements of 100% participation you can contact the NFHS office for submission information.

NFHS Membership Period is July 1–June 30

Local Association 100% Participation - Applicaton Form | $35
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