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	    <title><![CDATA[Louisiana High School Athletic Association - Director's Column]]></title>
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	    <dc:creator>khenderson@lhsaa.org</dc:creator>
	    <dc:rights>Copyright 2012</dc:rights>
	    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
	    
		
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	      <title><![CDATA[Powerlifting]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/powerlifting/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[The 2011-2012 has brought plenty of new and exciting changes for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and its member schools. The association added two non-sanctioned sports:&nbsp; Cheerleading and Powerlifting. The Cheerleading program has excelled this school year becoming one of the LHSAA&rsquo;s events with the most participants &ndash; more than 1300 athletes! In December, the association held the first ever statewide cheer and dance competition. It was one of the school year&rsquo;s most anticipated and liveliest events yet. We also added powerlifting to the list of sports this year and much like cheerleading, it&rsquo;s off to a fantastic&#8230;]]></description>
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	      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[LHSAA Annual Convention Recap]]></title>
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	      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Annual Convention was held last Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27 in Baton Rouge at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Louisiana High School Athletic Directors Association (LHSADA) and the LHSAA/UCA-NCA Cheerleading Coaches&rsquo; Clinic were also hosted at the conference. All of the events were productive and successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On Wednesday, conference attendees enjoyed various exhibits and the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony. The 2012 Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductees included Claudia Blanchard, a coach from Port Barre; Will Clark, a competitor from Jesuit; James Simmons, an administrator&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[LHSADA]]></category><category><![CDATA[LHSCA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Annual Convention]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[Making it Official – Guidelines on Becoming an LHSAA Official]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/making-it-official-guidelines-on-becoming-an-lhsaa-official/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[Do you remember when basketball shorts stopped above the knee or when cheerleader skirts stopped about mid calf? If you were an athlete during these golden days, your time in the athletic spotlight has probably come and gone. Gone are the days of toe punting footballs and wooden baseball bats, but just because your fondest sporting memories are decades old, it doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t relive the glory days. It&rsquo;s a sad time for an athlete when his or her fame days have come and gone. The itch to get back in the game is always there, but unfortunately, those&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Officials]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[New Basketball Format]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/new-basketball-format/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[At the Louisiana High School Athletic Association&rsquo;s (LHSAA) annual convention in January 2010, the member schools&rsquo; principals decided to make changes to the high school state basketball championship tournaments. In previous years, the girls&rsquo; and boys&rsquo; teams played their semi-final games during different weeks and at various locations.&nbsp; This year, the committee wants to decrease travel time and make the tournaments more convenient for both teams and fans.&nbsp; In 2012, the semifinals will take place at three different regional sites; the finals will be held at one location. Semi-finals are scheduled to be played in Monroe on the University of&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Basketball - Boys]]></category><category><![CDATA[Basketball - Girls]]></category><category><![CDATA[Administrators]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaches]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[LHSAA 2012 Annual Convention]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/lhsaa-2012-annual-convention/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve boxed up our holiday decorations and stuffed them in the attic. Now, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) is getting back to work as we roll into 2012. January is a busy time for the association as it brings our member institutions together for our Annual Convention, which is scheduled this year for Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.&nbsp; The Louisiana High School Athletic Directors Association (LHSADA) and the LHSAA/UCA-NCA Cheerleading Coaches&rsquo; Clinic will also be hosted at the conference.&nbsp; Former LSU men&rsquo;s basketball coach Dale Brown is this&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame]]></category><category><![CDATA[Administrators]]></category><category><![CDATA[Annual Convention]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaches]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[College Recruitment: Rules of Engagement]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/college-recruitment-rules-of-engagement/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[High school allows a student- athlete&rsquo;s skill, passion and intensity for his or her individual sport to mature and develop. The years seem to fly by, and in an instant, the timid athlete we met as a freshman is ready for the more competitive collegiate athletic arena. However, the college recruitment process can be overwhelming and daunting; therefore, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) provides guidance for young athletes to ease the stress of preparing for the next level of athletic competition. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) oversees collegiate student-athletes at more than 1,300 colleges, universities, conferences and&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Coaches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parents & Students]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[Under the Influence-How it Affects your Game]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/under-the-influence-how-it-affects-your-game/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) uses various ways to communicate. We deliver much of our communication online on our website at www.lhsaa.org, and we also send out a monthly e-newsletter to those who&rsquo;ve subscribed. We&rsquo;ve even joined the modern world and created our very own Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. However, one of our most exciting ways to communicate with high school athletes, their families and their fans is through our blog &ndash; The Huddle. Each week, we discuss a variety of topics from concussions to college recruitment and time management to scholarships for athletes. One of the&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Parents & Students]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame Basketball Games – the New Process]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/hall-of-fame-basketball-games-the-new-process/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame basketball games are a great opportunity for schools to honor past athletic achievement while honing the skills of current student athletes. At the beginning of the 2011&ndash;12 school year, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Executive Committee and the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame approved a new format for future Hall of Fame basketball games.&nbsp; Previously, games were played after the regular basketball season began, and all money went to the Hall of Fame. Now, under the new process, teams are permitted to play Hall of Fame games on designated dates prior to the&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaches]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[2011 Fall Champions]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/2011-fall-champions/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) congratulates the following state champions for their hard work and great success this fall season: Football champions were decided at the 2011 LHSAA State Farm Prep Classic at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on December 9 and 10. The incredible display of talent and athletic passion was unrivaled during the championship weekend. The Ouachita Christian Eagles won the Class 1A Championship. The John Curtis Christian Patriots secured their 24th state champion title by winning the Class 2A Championship beating the Winnfield Tigers 33 to 3.&nbsp;St Charles Catholic and Neville won the 3A&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Cross Country - Boys]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cross Country - Girls]]></category><category><![CDATA[Football]]></category><category><![CDATA[Swimming - Boys]]></category><category><![CDATA[Swimming - Girls]]></category><category><![CDATA[Volleyball]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parents & Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brackets & Results]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cross Country]]></category><category><![CDATA[Football]]></category><category><![CDATA[Swimming]]></category><category><![CDATA[Volleyball]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	      <title><![CDATA[Starting a Lifetime of Healthy Habits]]></title>
	      <link>http://lhsaa.org/news/directors-column/starting-a-lifetime-of-healthy-habits/</link>
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	      <description><![CDATA[Our teen athletes might look physically fit, but according to recent studies, we should not judge that book by its cover. Being healthy requires more than just working out and having a toned body. Although being active is an important aspect of living a healthy lifestyle, teens also need to develop beneficial sleeping and eating patterns.&nbsp; According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens need approximately nine hours of sleep every night, but many are not getting the recommended amount of rest time. While it&rsquo;s true that most teens have busy schedules with school, homework, extracurricular activities and their social lives,&#8230;]]></description>
	      <category><![CDATA[Parents & Students]]></category>
	      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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