Interview: CIF-SS Assistant Commissioner Rich Shearer

Rich Shearer, CIF Assistant Commissioner, discussed his background in high school athletics and his role in the CIF Southern Section. He highlighted the importance of competitive equity in high school sports, emphasizing the shift to using current-year data for playoff placements. This approach has reduced mismatches by 40% compared to the previous system. Shearer also mentioned the growth of re-leagueing and conference systems to enhance competitive balance.