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 scenarios in boys' high school basketball involve players or coaches reacting negatively to fouls or officiating calls through verbal abuse, taunting, or physical altercations. This includes pushing, striking, and making inappropriate gestures towards opponents, as well as questioning an official's judgment with visible displays of disgust or profanity, sometimes leading to ejection. Crowd behavior is also a factor, with fans directing threatening or abusive language at officials and occasionally becoming physically involved, necessitating ejections and police intervention.
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 Girls' Basketball appear to be physical altercations between players, including throwing punches, taking swings, or aggressively throwing the ball at an opponent which results in players being ejected for flagrant technical fouls. Moreover, fan interference is a significant issue, ranging from verbal abuse aimed at officials and players to physically entering the court, often leading to ejections of the offending fans, which sometimes are a family member of a player involved in an incident.
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Based on the provided officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football involve physical altercations, inappropriate language and gestures, illegal hits, and violations of team conduct. Fighting in the form of punching or shoving occurred regularly, both on and off the field. Frequent use of profanity towards officials, opposing players, and even umpires resulted in numerous ejections for unsportsmanlike conduct. Flagrant fouls, such as helmet-to-helmet contact and kicking players who are on the ground also lead to ejection. Lastly, leaving the bench to join altercations on the field and other violations of team conduct, such as obscene gestures, also resulted in disqualifications.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer appear to stem from dissent towards officials or aggressive behavior. Disagreements with referee calls frequently lead to yellow and red cards for players and coaches alike, fueled by verbal outbursts and persistent complaining. On-field altercations, including reckless tackles, physical retaliation (like hair-pulling and punching), and aggressive confrontations, also contribute significantly to the unsportsmanlike environment. Notably, fan behavior, characterized by profanity and derogatory comments, occasionally necessitates intervention and ejection from the stadium.
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Based on these referee reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' soccer involve dissent towards officials, either verbally or through actions such as delaying restarts or using offensive language. This dissent often leads to yellow or red cards and ejections. Additionally, aggressive behavior, including reckless fouls, violent conduct like punching or hair-pulling, and verbal abuse directed at opponents, are significant contributors to unsportsmanlike conduct. Fan behavior, such as using air horns to distract players or verbally abusing referees and players, also frequently disrupts games and requires intervention from officials and administrators.
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Based on these reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' volleyball most frequently stems from coaches and fans exhibiting aggressive, disrespectful, and disruptive behavior toward officials. Coaches are often cited for arguing calls, using profanity, refusing to comply with directives, and even physical actions like throwing objects. Fans also contribute to the problem by yelling abusive comments, throwing objects onto the court, and refusing to leave when asked, thus creating hostile environments that can escalate into unsafe situations. These behaviors demonstrate a lack of sportsmanship, undermine the integrity of the game, and negatively impact the experiences of players, officials, and other spectators.
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Based on these officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike conduct scenarios in high school wrestling seem to arise from frustration and aggression. Wrestlers often react negatively to perceived unfair calls, tough officiating, or physical altercations during a match, leading to the use of foul language directed at officials or opponents, unnecessary roughness, or retaliatory actions like slapping or punching. Biting incidents are also surprisingly documented, along with physical altercations such as headbutting. Additionally, parental and coaching outbursts stemming from disagreement with officials' decisions contributes to the issue.
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