Why do high-school sports in Rhode Island exist? Participation is key, says league head

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He is executive director of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, the governing body for high school sports in the state. It got me thinking about participation.”He addressed participation at a meeting of coaches and administrators last month at Rhode Island College. The National Federation of High Schools reported record participation last year, but participation in Rhode Island has been flat or slightly down. Credit: Courtesy Rhode Island Interscholastic League“We’ve had so much turnover of principals, athletic directors, coaches that are not educators coming into our space. State associations are trying to educate the public because, he said, “there’s a lot of misperception out there.”The Rhode Island Interscholastic League KyleCares Teen Mental Health Summit Credit: Courtesy Rhode Island Interscholastic League“We’re sandwiched.