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Thanks for sharing... been waiting to see an agenda. Honestly going 100% MaxPreps would solve a lot of headaches. We will see if the ADAC kicks this back or not because the argument has been what we do for one sport, usually got to do it for all sports... and honestly that argument is so dead. Stop treating football like the other sports IMHO.

The attached link is the agenda for tomorrow's FHSAA Athletic Directors' Advisory Committee (not to be confused with Thursday's FHSAA Board of Directors meeting to discuss Rural/1A/Independent classification issues).  The minutes from the recent Football Advisory Committee meeting can be found within the link, as well as the football Action Items for the ADAC to consider.  Reader's Digest version: 1) decision on using MaxPreps ratings exclusively; 2) discussion on the Open Division.              https://fhsaa.com/documents/2026/1/26//Final_Agenda_Jan_28_2026.pdf?id=7337

Hello everyone!  Happy New Year to all of you belated... After taking a few weeks to deal with some stuff... and some stuff I would rather not discuss here, I have revamped some things and one of that is dealing with the video and live streaming. Instead of trying to stress myself out over livestreaming all the time, I have retired The Blitz branding altogether and will be focused on crafting content under The Florida HS Football Show. The Florida HS Football Show will include shows that will span about 40-50 minutes, including: - Interviews with Coaches - Interviews with Athletes - Interviews with Media - Interviews with FHSAA and SSAA Staff - Breakdown shows on both Tackle & Flag Football - Drive To State Breakdowns - Rakings - And More... Now, some shows will still be live-streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and X, which we will be LIVE on Thursday for the special FHSAA Board of Directors Meeting. I will start to put the Episodes out... I am also working on fine-tuning and putting up Shorts (YouTube) and Reels (Facebook/Instagram) from each show done as I can... just figuring out which tools make it worth trying to use without spending tons of $$$. The Florida HS Football Show is available directly on the Florida HS Football YouTube Channel or on several major podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and iHeart Radio - Just search The Florida HS Football Show ------------------ Episode #1 - Clearwater Central Catholic Head Football Coach Chris Harvey on the Marauders and Miami Hurricanes Episode #2 - FHSAA Board Calls Emergency Meeting On Football Classifications Episode #3 - FHSAA Flag Football Administrator Jeremy Hernandez chats with us about the upcoming 2026 season UPCOMING LIVE - THURSDAY 1/29 - 10:45 AM - Watch Live

All that's great but it requires a willingness that doesn't exist in FHSAA.  Therefore it's time to part ways.

Identifying Pattern transfer tendecys utilizing AI technology: Enhanced Suggestion: AI-Powered Patterned Transfer Identification and PreventionCore Idea: Integrate AI/machine learning into FHSAA's compliance and eligibility processes to proactively detect and flag patterned transfers that suggest coordinated recruiting or imbalance creation. This shifts from reactive (complaint-driven) to predictive enforcement, catching clusters of moves or "puzzle-piece" additions before they fully impact competition.How It Would Work: Data Inputs: Aggregate anonymized, privacy-compliant sources like: FHSAA transfer/eligibility forms (addresses, prior schools, enrollment dates). Public recruiting databases (e.g., 247Sports, Hudl profiles for athlete ratings/moves). Social media/AAU connections (public posts, follows, event attendance). Historical performance stats (e.g., position-specific gaps filled post-transfer). School-level patterns (e.g., inflows from specific feeders, timing around coaching changes). AI Capabilities: Pattern Recognition: Machine learning models identify clusters (e.g., 5+ transfers from the same area/program to one school in a short window) or surgical adds (e.g., a powerhouse losing a QB via graduation then gaining a highly rated transfer QB from a rival feeder). Anomaly Detection: Flag outliers like sudden roster spikes in impact positions, correlated with social signals (e.g., shared AAU coaches or NIL-related posts). Predictive Risk Scoring: Assign scores to transfers/schools based on historical recruiting violation data—e.g., high-risk if a school has prior sanctions and now shows patterned inflows. Automated Alerts: Generate flags for investigators, triggering faster reviews (e.g., 30-day holds) or mandatory affidavits. Integration with Existing Framework: Build on the statute's investigator guidelines (background checks, due process) and online decision posting. Use the public liaison advisory committee or a new compliance subcommittee to oversee AI ethics, bias audits, and annual reports. Start with a pilot in high-profile sports (football, basketball) where imbalances are most acute. Benefits for Addressing Imbalances: Mass Migrations: Spots coordinated groups early (e.g., 10+ athletes from one county moving to a powerhouse), enabling preemptive investigations or classification adjustments. Targeted "Missing Piece" Transfers: Detects when a strong team fills a specific gap suspiciously (e.g., patterns matching prior weaknesses), deterring subtle recruiting without broad restrictions. Overall Deterrence: Public reporting of flagged patterns (anonymized) increases transparency, pressuring schools to self-regulate and reducing the incentive for covert moves. Efficiency: Frees up limited investigator resources for high-confidence cases, addressing manpower complaints in past enforcement discussions. Challenges and Mitigations: Privacy/FERPA concerns: Use only publicly available or consented data; anonymize student info; require audits for bias. Accuracy: Human oversight on all flags (preponderance standard per statute); appeals process protects against false positives. Cost/Feasibility: Partner with existing sports tech providers (e.g., Hudl-style analytics firms) or low-cost open-source ML tools; fund via FHSAA dues or state grants. Ethical Guardrails: Ban use for predictive punishment—flags trigger reviews only, not automatic ineligibility. This could be proposed as a bylaw amendment (ratified by the State Board) or tied to the FHSAA's annual evaluations via the liaison committee. Other states aren't there yet for high school-level enforcement, but college parallels (e.g., predictive transfer risk modeling) show it's feasible and effective at spotting patterns humans miss. If rolled out thoughtfully, it could be a game-changer for curbing the post-2025 transfer waves without overhauling transfer freedom.