289. "GHSA Reclassification: Past, Present, Future" with Curt Miller

Coach Parker and Curt Miller discuss reclassification that occurs every 2 years in the Georgia High School Association. Dr. Miller is the leader of the Reclassification committee. This episode covered several key topics related to Georgia high school sports reclassification:Main Discussion Areas: Reclassification Process Overview: How the GHSA Executive Committee works, with each region electing representatives who make rules (not the state office) Power Rankings Implementation: Extension of power rankings from A-3A to all classifications (A-7A), with 1-32 rankings across all classes Classification Changes: Renaming of divisions (bringing back 7A name while maintaining 7 total classifications) Current Cycle Specifics: 11 months of committee work, competitive balance considerations, multipliers, and out-of-district enrollment rules Future Improvements Discussed: Pod System Proposal: Geographic grouping of schools across classifications to reduce travel and isolation issues Scheduling Flexibility: Allowing schools to schedule games across classification levels within pods Formula Refinement: Potential adoption of Maxwell power ranking formula over current PSR system Process Details: Appeals process and regional balancing challenges Minimum 9-game requirement for power ranking eligibility Region champion safeguards (guaranteed top-16 placement) Geographic considerations vs. competitive balance Challenges Addressed: Travel and isolation issues for rural schools Guaranteed game scheduling Executive committee representation Maintaining rivalries while improving equity The discussion emphasized the complexity of balancing geographic, competitive, and logistical factors while serving student-athletes statewide.

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289. "GHSA Reclassification: Past, Present, Future" with Curt Miller is an episode from Parker Resources by Parker Resources.

This episode is 49:27 long.

This episode was published on Nov 15, 2025.

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