High school football in 2026 demands more than discipline and playbooks—it requires a coach who can lead the whole athlete. From evolvingsafety standards to rising mental health needs and a data-driven game, today’s priorities are broader, deeper, and more consequential than ever. This issue sets the tone for what it takes to build a program that can adapt, connect, and win in the modern era.
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