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.
144players |
53fans |
38coaches |
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 provided officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school baseball involve arguing balls and strikes—often escalating into profanity-laced tirades directed at umpires—along with taunting behaviors such as bat flips, staring into dugouts, and inappropriate gestures. Additionally, incidents of bench and coach misconduct, including failure to control players, verbal abuse of officials, and fans heckling with personal insults, are frequent themes that disrupt game flow and require immediate ejections or restrictions.
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 the provided officials’ reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in boys’ basketball involve players and coaches receiving multiple technical fouls for verbal abuse, taunting, and arguing calls, often escalating to ejections and disqualifications. Frequent incidents include physical altercations—such as intentional pushes, shoves, and punches after fouls or dead balls—alongside fan misconduct like profanity directed at officials, court invasions, and threats, which frequently require security or administrative removal.
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 the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' basketball involve **fan misconduct—including profanity, entering the court, and harassment of officials—and player altercations, such as fighting, throwing punches, and retaliatory technical fouls.** Additionally, bench personnel frequently draw penalties for leaving the bench during fights or making derogatory comments toward officials, often leading to ejections and indirect technicals for head coaches.
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.
Summary generating...
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 the officials' reports submitted this season, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Girls' Flag Football involve post-play retaliatory violence, such as players throwing punches and grabbing hair after a tackle or perceived foul, often escalating into multi-player brawls during post-game handshakes or after the final whistle. Frequent ejections also result from players taunting opponents or benches, using abusive language, and committing flagrant late hits away from the action, while adult misconduct—including coaches throwing footballs at officials and parents rushing the field to confront referees—remains a persistent issue.
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 the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios were dissent toward match officials and reckless, retaliatory fouls. Players and fans repeatedly directed abusive language and personal insults at referees, often leading to ejections and removals. On the field, the most frequent offenses were second-caution offenses for reckless challenges, stopping promising attacks, or unsporting behavior, which escalated to red cards. Additionally, violent conduct, including shoving and throwing the ball at an opponent, particularly occurred in the chaotic moments following the final whistle.
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 the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls' soccer are **verbal abuse and dissent toward officials**, often escalating into ejection-level offenses. Players were repeatedly sent off for using profane and insulting language—such as calling an opponent a "fucking bitch," yelling profanities at referees, or arguing calls from 20 yards away—while spectators frequently shouted accusations of cheating, personal insults, and obscenities, sometimes requiring removal by game administrators or law enforcement.
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 the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school Girls' Softball involve persistent, vocal berating of umpires by fans—often escalating from loud complaints about specific calls to personal attacks, accusations of cheating, and threats made after the game. A close second is coaches or players directly challenging an official’s integrity or judgment after a close play, sometimes leading to ejection or restriction for malicious contact, though fan misconduct requiring removal or police involvement appears to be the most recurring and disruptive issue.
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 the officials’ reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls’ volleyball involve coaches and fans verbally abusing referees over disputed calls, often escalating to profanity, refusal to comply with warnings, and even throwing objects. Additionally, spectator misconduct—including yelling at scorers, following officials to parking lots, and disrupting matches—frequently requires administrative or police intervention, while the absence or inaction of school resource officers exacerbates the problem.
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 the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in wrestling involve post-match violence and profanity. Wrestlers frequently shove, swing at, or slap opponents after the final whistle, and many are ejected for directing obscenities—such as "fucking bitch" or "fuck this shit"—at opponents or officials. Biting also emerges as a recurring flagrant misconduct, with several reports noting visible teeth marks.
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.