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Dr. Grant Swallows Highlights The Changing World Of TN High School Athletics Pt. 2

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In this informative episode, Dr. Grant Swallows, Director of Warren County Schools and Chairman of the TSSAA Board of Control, joins the show to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of high school athletics across Tennessee. Swallows explains how the Board of Control oversees major decisions affecting student-athletes, including tournament formats, school classification, transfer policies, and the continued growth of high school sports. The conversation also explores the challenges of balancing competitive athletics with academic priorities, the impact of legislative changes on student transfers, and why preserving the mission of education-based athletics remains essential as high school sports continue to evolve.

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