The winners of the 34th Annual CIF Southern Section – FORD Academic Awards program were announced at the CIF-SS Office. The team awards, based on a cumulative grade point average, are awarded in 26 team sports. Entries from 2,009 teams were received this year. Twenty-five different CIF-SS member schools are …continue reading
There is no other job that compares to a high school coach. The opportunity to work with young people in the unique and special environment that education-based athletics is, takes a certain mind set and skill set, along with a fundamental responsibility to always put student-athletes first in the conduct …continue reading
CIF Southern Section wishes everyone Happy Holidays, from our team to yours! This article was released by the CIF Southern Section. …continue reading
Now that the Thanksgiving Weekend has passed, I would like to reflection what I am thankful for. Like you, it begins with family and friends who enrich our lives and remind us of what is most important to us. On a personal note, I am thankful for the opportunity and …continue reading
I hope all is well with you and your families. As our Fall Sports Championships continue, the beginning of our Winter Sports season is rapidly approaching. Therefore, I wanted to review the current COVID-19 protocols for Winter Indoor Sports ensure that you are updated. Also, we have just completed the …continue reading
I have always been proud of the fact that I graduated from a CIF Southern Section high school. For the record, Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where my Father, my Mother, my sister and my wife also graduated. Though many years have passed since I was a …continue reading
As I begin my 11th year as the Commissioner of Athletics for the CIF Southern Section, I would like to share with you the initial observations I had when I began this journey in 2011, in an effort to examine what has changed and what has remained the same. With …continue reading
Bally Sports SoCal, in partnership with the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS), today announced the telecast and Prep Zone streaming schedule for the first two weeks of the 2021 football season. Bally Sports SoCal will kick-off the network’s Week 0 football schedule this Friday, August 20 at 7PM with the “FORD …continue reading
As July winds down and August beckons, a new school year is upon us. Therefore, I would like to give you a preview of the 2021-2022 school year by highlighting some of the topics below… 2021-2022 Sports Calendars in Place – Three seasons of sport, full regular seasons, Southern Section …continue reading
In March, 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown of our schools and athletic programs, I made the decision to no longer publish monthly Messages from the Commissioner as I had done for the previous 9 years I have served as Commissioner of Athletics for the …continue reading
The CIF Southern Section and MIKASA USA announced a five-year partnership to be the Official Boys and Girls Indoor Volleyball Championship ball commencing with the 2021-2022 school year. The CIF Southern Section boasts 565 member schools and more than 2,800 championship playoff events. “We are pleased to announce that Mikasa …continue reading
At this time, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is pleased to announce that Southern California Regional Championship events will be offered in the following sports, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and boys volleyball. As has been the case throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIF will need to be flexible …continue reading
The CIF Southern Section and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced a five year partnership for Wilson to be the Offi cial Championship Ball in the CIF-SS sports of football, boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls soccer commencing with the 2021-2022 school year. “The CIF-SS’ dedication to young athletes …continue reading