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 high school boys' basketball center around disrespectful interactions with referees. This includes players and coaches using profane language, taunting opponents, aggressively arguing calls, and delaying the game after being ejected. Disrespectful conduct from fans is also a recurring issue, with fans yelling at, cursing at, and sometimes even approaching officials, leading to ejections and requiring intervention from school administrators to ensure safety.
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Based on these official reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' basketball appear to be a mix of player misconduct and fan interference. Players often receive technical fouls, and even ejections, for aggressive physical altercations (fighting, throwing the ball aggressively, swinging elbows), verbal abuse towards other players or officials (cursing, taunting, or arguing calls, yelling "give me that shit", yelling "Weak a-- B****"), or inappropriate behavior such as coming off the bench during incidents. Simultaneously, fan behavior, ranging from yelling obscenities and personal insults at players and officials to physical confrontations and even entering the court, is a frequent disruption, often leading to ejections and requires intervention by administrators and SROs.
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Based on these reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in high school football frequently stems from late-game tensions and physical altercations. Common scenarios include fighting (throwing punches or strikes), leaving the bench area during a fight or altercation, using profanity directed at officials or opposing players, and committing flagrant personal fouls like kicking or stomping on a downed player. Ejections often occur after multiple unsportsmanlike fouls as well.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike conduct in these high school soccer games revolved around dissent towards officials, often escalating to verbal abuse, and physical altercations between players. Several ejections stemmed from players and coaches alike openly arguing with referees, sometimes using foul language. Furthermore, retaliatory actions like hair pulling, punching, and reckless challenges after the whistle, coupled with post-match confrontations, highlight a significant issue with players failing to control their emotions and acting violently on and off the field. Fan behavior also proved problematic, with instances of profanity and derogatory comments leading to ejections from the stands.
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Based on the provided reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' high school soccer frequently involves dissent towards officials, whether from players verbally abusing referees for perceived bad calls, or from fans yelling insults and accusations from the stands. Ejections often stem from using offensive or abusive language, violent conduct like kicking or punching opponents, or repeated reckless fouls. Additionally, delaying the restart of play, and the use of distracting items such as air horns by fans, also contributed to disruptions and penalties, highlighting a need for greater sportsmanship from both players and spectators.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls' volleyball revolve around disrespectful behavior from coaches, unruly fans, and a lack of appropriate security presence and intervention. Coaches frequently displayed egregious unsportsmanlike conduct arguing calls, using profanity, being ejected, and verbally abusing officials, sometimes even escalating to throwing objects. Fan behavior included verbal abuse, derogatory comments toward officials, and even physical threats, necessitating multiple ejections due to incessant yelling, throwing objects, and unwanted approaches. These incidents were exacerbated by inadequate security support, with resource officers sometimes failing to respond or remain present to de-escalate situations, leaving officials vulnerable and disrupting the integrity of the matches.
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Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school wrestling appear to stem from a few key areas: physical aggression beyond the rules of the sport (biting, punching, headbutting, excessive roughness), verbal abuse directed towards officials, opponents, or coaches (cursing, derogatory comments), and blatant disregard for officiating decisions or warnings (arguing with officials, refusing to follow instructions). These actions often escalate into flagrant misconduct penalties and ejections, impacting both individual wrestlers and their teams.
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