MSHSAA All Access Podcast

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MSHSAA Staff Takeover Jul 05, 2023

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It's a MSHSAA Podcast Takeover! The MSHSAA staff had a little fun while the bosses were away and decided to record our own podcast! If you have ever been to a MSHSAA Championship event, it is very likely you have encountered one or two MSHSAA staff members during your visit. In an effort to highlight some of the background players we made a podcast about ourselves, what we do, and if we are working a MSHSAA Championship where you might see us in action!

2023 State Music Festival Review Jun 16, 2023

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It was three gorgeous days on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO for the 2023 MSHSAA State Music Festival! In this podcast episode we talk a little more about this years festival with Dr. Jennifer Rukstad and outgoing Assistant Executive Director, Davine Davis, along with incoming Associate Executive Director, James Melton. You'll hear an interesting perspective as Davine Davis discusses her last festival before retiring, and the realization of the magnitude of the festival as it now will be under the lead of James Melton.

2023 Speech, Debate and Theatre Championship Review Jun 12, 2023

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In this podcast episode Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, MSHSAA Executive Director, along with Communications Director, Jason West, and Asst. Executive Director, Marty Marsh, review the 2023 Speech, Debate and Theatre Championships - listen as they share some fun stories and heartfelt moments that make the SDT Championships a spectacular event!

NIL: Name, Image & Likeness. May 26, 2023

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NIL stands for Name, Image and Likeness. For years, the NCAA has used the name, image and likeness of college athletes to promote NCAA athletic programs and drive revenue. Trickling down into the high school landscape, state associations are tasked with defining NIL for their own student athletes. In this episode we asked representatives from California, Tennessee, Kansas and the National Federation of High Schools to join us and talk about an issue that is affecting high schools nationally.

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Girls Soccer May 24, 2023

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The final championship of the 2022-2023 school year is the MSHSAA 38th Girls Soccer Championships scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd. Soccer has a rich history in our larger metropolitan areas of the state. One of those areas is home to the championships, World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, MO. MSHSAA Executive Director, Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, and Assistant Executive Director, Marty Marsh, sits down for one more championship preview to lead into our final event. Listen as they give an overview of what to expect along with some special recognition for the people that make this event a success.

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Baseball May 20, 2023

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A great American tradition, and one of the oldest sports in the association, is highly participated in by the member schools of the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Starting on Memorial Day, May 29th, the 2023 MSHSAA State Baseball Championships will begin at US Ballpark in Ozark, MO. 24 teams representing 6 classifications will play 2 games in the hunt for the championship. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Rukstad and Assistant Executive Director, Doug Fessler, preview our next upcoming championship!

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Spring Softball May 17, 2023

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Tucked between two weekends of Track & Field Championships, the Spring Softball Championships will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield, MO. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Rukstad and Assistant Executive Director, Doug Fessler, sit down to discuss and highlight another Spring Championship!

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Track & Field May 12, 2023

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The MSHSAA 2023 Track & Field Championships is one of our largest events held throughout the year, not just in school participation or number of athletes, but the number of spectators that come watch this championship that bring an atmosphere like no other! In this podcast episode we'll highlight all of the jumps, throws and runs in this championship preview as MSHSAA Executive Director, Dr. Jennifer Rukstad and Assistant Executive Director, Lou Mazzocco dig into what is Track and Field in Missouri.

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Boys Tennis May 10, 2023

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Boys State Tennis is one of the oldest sports with the Missouri State High School Activities Association, having it's first state Championship for Individuals in 1926, doubles play would be incorporated the following year. Team Tennis, as we know it today, was later added in 1988 although teams prior to that were recognized based on singles and doubles results. But Tennis, like Golf, is not like or other sports. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, MSHSAA Executive Director, and Kenny Seifert, Assistant Executive Director sit down and serve up some pretty interesting details about this unique event!

MSHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Boys Golf May 05, 2023

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In this episode of the MSHSAA All Access Podcast we talk about the upcoming 83rd Boys Golf Championships! One of MSHSAA's earliest championships, the sport of golf in Missouri grew significantly in the 1950's and even saw a seasonal switch from a fall sport to spring in the 1959-60 school year. Now, boys golf has grown to a total of 5 classifications, which means 5 courses, 5 sets of workers, etc. Curious how MSHSAA gets that done? Listen as Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, Executive Director, and Assistant Executive Director, Greg Stahl, take a swing at explaining all that is coming up with our Boys Golf Championships!

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