ATTENTION NSID MEMBERS
August 1st, marked the start of the NSID 2026–2027 school year. All players have automatically been moved up one grade level.

If your child is reclassifying and needs to remain in the same grade, please submit a "Change Grade Request" from your child's Sports ID.

Thank you,
NSID Team
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Youth Sports Has a Data Problem — And It’s Sitting in a Coach’s Backpack

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