Class, Contracts & Controversy: Rewriting the Playbook for West Virginia Sports

In this episode of Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into the newly proposed WVSSAC high school classification changes with special guest Dana Farrell. From enrollment-based divisions to the impact on rivalries, conferences, and fairness across the state, the crew breaks down what’s working—and what’s still broken. They tackle the looming questions around NIL money and its possible trickle-down into West Virginia high school sports, sparking debate on how far is too far when money enters youth athletics. Plus: Should 8th graders be eligible for high school teams? Are full-time athletic directors and paid coaches the answer to leveling the playing field? And what if colleges had to buy out players from smaller programs? This wide-ranging conversation ties policy, practicality, and passion into one of the most forward-thinking episodes yet.