Throughout the school year, TSSAA-registered contest officials report incidents of unsporting behavior to the TSSAA in order for the Executive Director to insure that schools are respecting association bylaws regarding unsportsmanlike conduct.
The TSSAA and its member schools believe strongly that the major purpose of education-based athletics is to be a part of the total educational program. A major part of this purpose is to stress to coaches, players, officials, and fans the vital importance of sportsmanship. It is critical that all parties understand the role they play in maintaining an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and being a positive role model for others.
A finalized list of incidents and responses is maintained by the state office staff and presented to the Board of Control each year at its June meeting.
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To address these issues, coaches and school administrators can teach and demonstrate positive behavior by emphasizing the importance of respect and sportsmanship. Coaches should lead by example, treating officials, opponents, and their own players with respect at all times. They should emphasize the importance of fair play and encourage their players to display good sportsmanship. Additionally, coaches and administrators should create a positive game environment by promoting crowd etiquette and addressing any fan behavior that goes against the values of sportsmanship. It is crucial to educate everyone involved in the game about the importance of positive behavior, both on and off the court, to create a more enjoyable and respectful atmosphere for all participants.
Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike ejections in high school baseball stem from players or coaches verbally disputing ball and strike calls, often using profane language or aggressive tones. This can range from a single outburst after a called strike to escalating arguments with umpires, including coaches challenging calls or making disparaging remarks about the officiating crew's competence. Fan behavior also contributes significantly, with ejections arising from continuous verbal abuse directed at umpires, frequently including foul language and even threats, impacting the game's atmosphere and potentially influencing player conduct. Gestures and displays such as bat flips or leaving the dugout to argue as well.
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Based on these incident reports, the most prevalent displays of unsportsmanlike conduct in boys' high school basketball seem to stem from uncontrolled emotions and disrespectful behavior. Common scenarios include players directing profanity and aggressive language at opponents or officials, sometimes escalating to physical altercations like throwing punches or elbows. Furthermore, unsportsmanlike behavior also extends to fans, who often engage in inappropriate comments, gestures, and verbal abuse towards officials, players, or coaches, occasionally resulting in ejections from the game. Disrespect towards authority figures often leads to technical fouls followed by bench personnel or coaches being ejected from the game.
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This week's high school girls' basketball scene was marred by numerous instances of unsportsmanlike conduct, highlighting some recurring problem areas. Ejections were frequent due to fighting, often initiated by flagrant fouls or retaliation, as seen in the Millington-PCA and CSAS games. Leaving the bench during altercations also led to disqualifications, as highlighted in the McGavock-Cane Ridge matchup. Technical fouls were liberally handed out for unsportsmanlike behavior, including taunting, aggressive ball slamming, and verbal abuse directed at officials, both from players like Riverdale's #10 Waller and coaches and fans detailed in several incidents. The tone and concerning physical behavior of a fan near the free-throw line led to his removal from the game and another fan that yelled at referees was also removed. Repeated violations often resulted in ejection, as demonstrated in the Bluff City High School vs Freedom Prep game. A particularly egregious incident was the flagrant shoving, ending in ejection, during the Station Camp vs Portland girls game.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football revolve around physical altercations like punching, slapping, or shoving opponents, often after the play has ended. Verbal abuse towards opponents, including the use of racial slurs and profanity, is also a recurring issue, sometimes leading to further conflict. Finally, players frequently lose their composure and direct disrespectful language and profanity towards game officials, leading to penalties and ejections. Some coaches can also fall victim to unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Based on these game reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Girls' Flag Football appear to stem from escalating frustrations and emotions both during and immediately after games. These incidents often involve retaliatory physical contact, such as shoving or slapping, triggered by perceived dirty play or contentious calls. Further exacerbating the issue are instances of sideline interference, including coaches, assistant coaches, students, or parents behaving inappropriately, whether it's aggressive verbal confrontation with officials or physically entering the playing surface. The intense atmosphere, combined with high stakes, seems to contribute to a breakdown in discipline and emotional control among players, coaches, and spectators alike.
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Based on these officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Boys' Lacrosse involve escalating physical altercations following routine plays. These incidents often begin with pushing and shoving, sometimes triggered by perceived slights or hard checks. They can rapidly devolve into punches being thrown, either immediately or after jawing at an opponent. These altercations frequently draw in additional players from the sidelines or bench, attempting to either intervene or join the fracas, resulting in multiple ejections and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that disrupt the game and reflect poorly on the teams involved.
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Based on recent game reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' lacrosse often stems from aggressive physical play and escalating altercations. These incidents can include illegal body contact like dangerous checks or shoves, particularly when combined with retaliatory actions. A common thread is the misuse of the lacrosse stick, whether thrown in frustration, used to illegally strike an opponent, or employed excessively during contested ground ball situations. The reports also highlight a potential for repeated offenses, suggesting that prior warnings for unsportsmanlike play may not always deter further misconduct.
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Based on these match reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer revolve around dissent towards officials, often escalating to offensive language and verbal abuse. Denying obvious goal-scoring opportunities by foul, leading to red cards, is also a frequent occurrence, along with reckless or overly aggressive tackles. Finally, physical altercations,ranging from minor confrontations to full-blown brawls, are also a problem, leading to multiple ejections.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' high school soccer revolve around dissent towards officials and reckless play. Dissent manifests as coaches arguing calls, players using foul language to officials or opponents, and excessive complaining about refereeing decisions. Reckless play often involves late challenges, violent conduct like punching or pushing, and retaliatory actions after being fouled, frequently resulting in cautions, ejections, and escalated tensions on the field.
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Based on the provided reports, the most common instances of unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' softball appear to stem from disagreements with umpire calls, escalating into disrespectful or threatening behavior. These incidents often involve coaches arguing strike zones or specific plays, fans becoming unruly and directing profanity or threats towards umpires, and occasionally, even players engaging in intentional acts of aggression. The reports highlight a pattern of verbal abuse, failure to heed warnings, and a lack of self-control, resulting in ejections of coaches, players, and spectators alike.
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Based on these reports, the most frequent unsportsmanlike behaviors in girls' volleyball involve verbal abuse and harassment directed at officials and sometimes players, both from coaches, players, and spectators. This includes shouting, yelling, cursing, and making accusatory or insulting remarks about calls, competence, or even racism. Other common issues include refusal to follow rules and directives from officials regarding lineups, substitutions, or unsportsmanlike conduct, as well as physical outbursts of anger such as throwing equipment or making disruptive gestures.
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Based on the officials' reports from various wrestling tournaments and matches, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios observed are wrestlers engaging in aggressive physical acts like biting, cursing at opponents, coaches, or officials, and throwing equipment (headgear) in frustration after losing. Coaches are also occasionally guilty of crossing the boundaries of proper behavior by excessively arguing with or approaching officials inappropriately. Overdramatic behavior, such as loud yelling during matches, and intimidating, hostile actions by family members who engage with officials are also recurring issues.
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Based on these reports, flagrant misconduct in girls' wrestling frequently stems from physical altercations during matches, including biting and punching. Beyond the physical, verbal abuse towards officials and fellow wrestlers is also a common issue, with coaches and parents sometimes exhibiting aggressive and disrespectful behavior, especially when disagreeing with calls. Disagreements with officials' calls in general, whether they involve scoring, penalties, or perceived missed illegal moves, seem to be a major catalyst for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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