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 the officials' reports, the most frequent unsportsmanlike conduct scenarios in high school football revolve around physical altercations and disrespectful language. Players frequently engage in post-play fighting behaviors, including throwing punches, stomping on opponents, and head-butting. Verbal abuse is also a significant problem, with players using foul language, including racial slurs, profanity directed at officials, and taunting opponents on the field and sideline. Ejections often result from these repeated or egregious unsportsmanlike acts.
The full list of disciplinary actions is only available to school personnel. Sign into the Portal and return to this page to view the report.
Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer appear to revolve around dissent towards officials, leading to many coach and player ejections; reckless or violent fouls, including those resulting in second yellow cards and subsequent red cards for players already cautioned, and violent conduct directed at opposing players; and inappropriate language or behavior from fans and coaches alike.
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Based on the reports, the most prevalent forms of unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' soccer appear to stem from dissent towards referees and violent behavior on the field. Players commonly receive cautions and ejections for using offensive language towards officials, arguing calls, or committing reckless fouls. More severe instances involve physical altercations like punching, kicking, hair-pulling, and even spitting, resulting in immediate red cards. Beyond player conduct, fan behavior, including the use of air horns, yelling abusive comments, and confronting officials, also creates disruptive environments that require intervention.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Girls' Volleyball revolve around coaches and fans exhibiting aggressive and disrespectful behavior towards officials, players, and other spectators. Coaches frequently dispute calls, escalate arguments with officials by using profanity and refusing to comply with directives, sometimes leading to ejections. Fans often harass officials and opposing players with verbal abuse, derogatory comments, and occasionally physical actions like throwing objects or following officials outside the venue. There are also instances of fans interfering with play and disrupting the game with unsportsmanlike actions.
The full list of disciplinary actions is only available to school personnel. Sign into the Portal and return to this page to view the report.