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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.

In the evolving landscape of Florida high school sports, particularly under the FHSAA's updated statutes, competitive imbalances have become a persistent challenge. We've seen how liberal transfer rules—designed to prioritize student choice and immediate eligibility—have inadvertently fueled talent concentration. This manifests in two primary ways: mass migrations, where clusters of athletes (often 10+ in sports like football) shift to a few dominant programs seeking better facilities, coaching, or NIL opportunities, leading to lopsided competitions and schools opting out for alternatives like the SIAA; and more targeted transfers, where established powerhouses with already stacked rosters strategically add just a few "missing pieces" (e.g., a star quarterback or edge rusher) to elevate from contenders to champions. These dynamics erode parity, frustrate mid-tier schools, and contribute to broader dissatisfaction, as evidenced by post-2025 transfer spikes in regions like South Florida and Jacksonville. While recent FHSAA enforcement actions (e.g., sanctions on schools like Gadsden County) show progress in curbing overt recruiting, they often miss subtler patterns. To truly mitigate these, a multifaceted approach is needed: enhancing classification systems with balance multipliers, imposing smarter limits on transfers, incentivizing internal development, and boosting transparency. This not only deters mass inflows but also makes surgical additions riskier, fostering fairer play without stifling mobility. By integrating these into bylaws or legislative tweaks, Florida could stabilize its athletic ecosystem, reducing the exodus to independent associations and preserving the integrity of high school competition.Structured Breakdown: Identifying and Addressing Issues with Mass Migrations and TransfersBelow, I break down key issues associated with mass migrations and general transfers, drawing from patterns observed in recent seasons. For each, I outline root causes, real-world impacts, and targeted strategies to better handle them. These build on FHSAA's framework, emphasizing enforceable, equitable solutions inspired by other states' successes. Issue 1: Unchecked Talent Concentration Leading to Super Teams Root Causes: Liberal rules allow immediate eligibility without sit-out periods, enabling groups of athletes to transfer en masse for non-academic reasons (e.g., following coaches or seeking playoff glory). Subtle recruiting via social media or AAU networks exacerbates this, often evading detection. Impacts: Creates blowout games (e.g., 50+ point margins in football), discourages participation in weaker programs, and drives schools to drop FHSAA affiliation. Post-2025 data shows some schools gaining 15+ transfers, tilting classifications. Better Ways to Deal With It: Adopt a transfer cap per school/sport/year (e.g., 8-10 max, with waivers for verified hardships like family relocation). Implement a competitive balance formula that multiplies enrollment by transfer volume (e.g., each out-of-district transfer adds 1.5 to headcount), automatically bumping high-inflow schools up a class. Example from Other States: Pennsylvania's PIAA success factor has reduced mass shifts by forcing dominant teams into tougher brackets, cutting imbalances by about 20%. Issue 2: Displacement of Local Athletes and Erosion of Community Ties Root Causes: Mass transfers prioritize external talent, sidelining homegrown players and weakening school loyalty. This is amplified in urban areas with better resources, drawing from rural or underfunded districts. Impacts: Lowers morale, increases roster instability, and contributes to safety concerns (e.g., mismatched skill levels leading to injuries). It also fuels perceptions of unfairness, prompting more SIAA explorations. Better Ways to Deal With It: Require schools with high transfer rates to reserve roster spots or scholarships for local/district athletes, enforced via annual audits. Tie revenue sharing from FHSAA events to transfer stability (e.g., bonuses for teams with <5% external additions). Example from Other States: Nebraska's NSAA uses schedule adjustments for high-transfer teams, pairing them with equals to avoid mismatches and promote local focus. Issue 3: Enforcement Gaps in Detecting Coordinated Transfers Root Causes: Current investigations rely on complaints or self-reports, missing organized migrations (e.g., via group chats or NIL collectives). Limited resources hinder proactive monitoring. Impacts: Allows imbalances to persist, eroding trust in FHSAA and encouraging covert tactics, as seen in 2025 football transfer waves. Better Ways to Deal With It: Establish a dedicated transfer task force (modeled after Alabama's AHSAA) for pattern analysis, using data tools to flag anomalies like sudden inflows from the same feeder programs. Mandate public transfer registries with anonymized details, enabling crowdsourced oversight. Example from Other States: South Carolina's SCHSL one-transfer rule with tracking has curbed coordinated moves, with appeals ensuring fairness. Issue 4: Economic and Exposure Incentives Driving Migrations Root Causes: NIL deals and college scouting pull athletes to powerhouses, where visibility is higher, often masking athletic motivations as "academic" transfers. Impacts: Widens gaps between haves and have-nots, leading to forfeits or league exits, as smaller schools can't compete. Better Ways to Deal With It: Cap or regulate HS-level NIL (e.g., no athletic-based deals), or equalize via FHSAA-funded exposure events for all classifications. Introduce promotion/relegation systems to cycle teams based on performance, reducing the "win-now" pressure that fuels migrations. Example from Other States: Ohio's OHSAA NIL guidelines with stability incentives have dropped transfers by 10-25% by shifting focus inward. Targeted Identification: Position-Specific or Impact-Based Transfer ScrutinyTo specifically tackle the "missing piece" transfers you highlighted—where powerhouses add targeted players to complete rosters—this approach focuses on high-leverage roles without broad restrictions. It identifies and scrutinizes moves that disproportionately impact balance, using data-driven criteria to flag and review them. Here's a detailed breakdown: Core Concept: Define "impact positions" based on statistical influence (e.g., QBs accounting for 40%+ of offensive production in football, per FHSAA game data). Transfers into these roles at successful schools trigger automatic scrutiny, requiring proof of non-athletic intent (e.g., via affidavits or committee hearings). This adds layers of accountability, deterring coaches from viewing transfers as quick fixes. Identification Criteria: Position Tiers: Categorize by sport—e.g., in football: Tier 1 (QB, RB, WR, DE, LB); Tier 2 (OL, DB). Use prior-season stats (e.g., if a school lost a QB to graduation and gains a transfer QB, flag it). School Context: Apply only to "powerhouses" (e.g., teams with playoff wins in 2/3 recent years) or those with transfer histories. Thresholds: Scrutinize if the transfer fills a documented gap (e.g., position with <50% returning production) and involves a rated athlete (e.g., via recruiting sites like 247Sports). Implementation Steps: Pre-Transfer Review: Mandate FHSAA approval for impact-position moves, with 30-day holds for investigations (extendable via appeals). Penalties for Violations: If recruiting ties are found (preponderance standard), impose position-specific sanctions—like ineligibility for that player plus coach fines—or classification bumps. Monitoring Tools: Use AI pattern-matching (integrated with investigator guidelines) to track social media/AAU links, flagging suspicious alignments (e.g., a transfer QB from a rival's youth program). Potential Benefits and Challenges: Benefits: Directly counters surgical additions, promoting development (e.g., backups stepping up). Other states like California (CIF audits) have seen 15% drops in targeted transfers. Challenges: Requires clear definitions to avoid bias; appeals processes (already in statute) ensure fairness. Start with pilots in football/basketball for refinement. This framework could integrate seamlessly with FHSAA's governance, potentially via the sports medicine advisory committee for data input. If adopted, it might significantly reduce those pivotal transfers that tip the scales.