Emphasizing Extracurricular Activities & Social Connection in High School with Ken Burke

Nationally, 83 percent of all children aged 6 to 17 participated in at least one extracurricular activity, including clubs, sports, or lessons, in 2022.

The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations (including Washington, D.C.), we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people.

The National Federation of State High School Associations  writes playing rules for high school sports and provides guidance on a multitude of national issues. We offer online education courses for high school coaches, officials, students, parents, and speech and music leaders through the NFHS Learning Center. We showcase high school sports and performing arts online through the NFHS Network.

Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to enjoy healthy participation, achievement and good sportsmanship in education-based activities.

Ken Burke is the Coordinator of Performing Arts and Sports at National Federation of State High School Associations. Its his job to ensure student athletes all across America have access to compete in higher educational activities which positively contribute to the overall wellness of high school students all across America. For Burke, “my passion to succeed and the servant leadership qualities I possess power me through each day. Three things push me to be the best person, student, and employee that I can possibly be: hard work, dedication, and the ability to make the most out of every situation. While learning from amazing leaders and managers throughout my life, I have understood what it takes to succeed wherever we end up in life.” He joined me this week to tell me more.

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