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' basketball involve verbal disrespect towards officials, often escalating to technical fouls, ejections, and even physical altercations. Both players and coaches frequently demonstrate poor behavior through yelling, cursing, and questioning calls, sometimes resulting in coaches encroaching onto the court. This behavior extends to the stands, with fans heckling officials, using profanity, and occasionally even entering the court, leading to ejections and disruptions of the game. Ultimately, the recurring theme is a lack of self-control and respect for the officiating crew from players, coaches, and fans alike.
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Based on the provided game reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' high school basketball frequently manifests as physical altercations between players, including fighting, throwing punches, tackling, shoving, and flagrant fouls involving elbows or other aggressive contact. Derogatory remarks, aggressive arguing, and profane language directed at officials by coaches, players, and spectators also contribute significantly to unsportsmanlike incidents, often leading to technical fouls, ejections, and even police intervention. Furthermore, disruptive behavior from the stands, such as loud, derogatory comments and entering the court, disrupts the game and necessitates security involvement, highlighting the need for increased game management and sportsmanlike conduct.
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Based on the provided reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football involve fighting, followed closely by verbal altercations and profanity directed at opponents or officials. Players frequently throw punches during or after plays, sometimes escalating into larger skirmishes where players leave the bench to join the fray. Inappropriate language, including expletives and derogatory terms, is also a frequent cause of unsportsmanlike penalties, often leading to ejections when directed at officials or used in taunting opposing players. Finally, physical contact with officials, whether intentional or incidental, is another significant trigger for disqualifications.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer appear to involve dissent towards officials (leading to coach and player ejections after multiple cautions), reckless or violent fouls (resulting in red cards for dangerous tackles, punches, hair pulling, and retaliation), and foul and abusive language directed at both officials and opposing players (leading to ejections and red cards). Fan behavior, including profanity and derogatory comments, also presents a recurring problem requiring administrative intervention.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' soccer appear to involve dissent towards officials, often manifested through yelling, abusive language, and questioning calls, sometimes escalating to ejections and delayed departures from the field. Other frequent incidents involve violent conduct such as fighting, kicking, punching, hair pulling, or reckless tackles, occurring both during play and after the whistle. Fan behavior, including the use of air horns to distract players and verbal abuse directed at officials and players, also presents a significant challenge, requiring game administrators to intervene and sometimes remove spectators from the venue.
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Based on these officiating reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' volleyball most commonly stems from coaches and fans disputing calls. Coaches often escalate disagreements about calls (especially double contacts or net violations) to the point of receiving multiple warnings, cards, and even ejection, sometimes using profanity and directing disrespect towards officials, players, or spectators. Fans frequently contribute to the problem through yelling, making derogatory comments towards officials and opposing players, and in some cases, becoming physically aggressive or refusing to leave the premises when asked, requiring intervention from administrators or security personnel. The lack of adequate security or response from school officials in some instances exacerbates these situations. Inconsistent line judges and parents who coach from the stands or yell or harass any individual related to the event are also factors that contribute to unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Based on the reports, the most common unsportsmanlike conduct in high school wrestling revolves around physical aggression and verbal abuse. Biting appears with concerning frequency, warranting immediate disqualifications. Cursing at opponents, coaches, or officials post-match is also a recurring issue leading to ejections. Coaches' conduct is another factor, with repeatedly encroaching on the mat area, arguing with officials, and general disruptive behavior resulting in team point deductions and even ejections from the venue. Finally, there are instances where angry wrestlers damage property, throwing headgear in disgust after a loss.
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