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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Basics: This is the fundamental question of teaching youth athletes not to cheat, especially in sports. It’s a tough call. The time demands that parents and coaches sit with their children on a regular basis and discuss with them about cheating. A parent needs to drill in youngsters that they should not ever cheat in…

Create A Positive Youth Sports Culture

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