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 common unsportsmanlike scenarios in boys' basketball stem from confrontations with officials, taunting or aggressive behavior between players, and unruly fan conduct. Technical fouls were frequently issued to coaches for arguing calls, using inappropriate language, or failing to control their actions on the court. Player ejections resulted from flagrant fouls, fighting, and taunting opponents, while fans were removed for directing threatening or offensive remarks towards officials and generally disrupting the game.
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Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' basketball revolve around physical altercations, abusive language towards referees, and unruly fan behavior. Fights between players, often involving punches and aggressive physical contact like grabbing or shoving, frequently lead to ejections. Players also commonly display unsportsmanlike conduct through profanity directed at officials, arguing calls, and throwing the ball down in anger. Furthermore, disruptive fan behavior, including heckling, using profanity, and even entering the court, poses a significant problem, often resulting in ejections from the game. Instances of bench players illegally leaving the bench during altercations also contribute to the unsportsmanlike environment.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football revolve around fighting and disrespectful conduct. Players often get ejected for throwing punches, especially during or after plays, or for leaving the bench to join altercations. Verbal abuse also plays a significant role, with players and coaches alike being penalized and even ejected for using profanity or directing offensive language towards officials, opponents, or even their own teammates, and unsportsman like conduct.
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Based on these game reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in high school soccer most commonly arises from dissent towards referees and coaches, leading to yellow and red cards for verbal outbursts and continued arguments. Additionally, physical altercations such as reckless tackles, punches, hair-pulling, and retaliatory actions are frequent causes for ejections. Derogatory comments towards opposing players and referees, both from players and fans, also contribute significantly to unsportsmanlike behavior and field ejections.
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Based on the provided reports, the most prevalent unsportsmanlike behaviors in these high school girls' soccer games revolve around dissent and offensive language directed at officials, often leading to ejections. Players frequently receive red cards for using profanity towards referees, disputing calls aggressively, or engaging in verbal abuse. Beyond player misconduct, fan behavior also poses a significant issue, ranging from disruptive actions like using air horns to verbal outbursts, including personal insults and accusations of cheating, sometimes necessitating ejection from the stadium.
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Based on these officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls' volleyball seem to center around adults losing control of their emotions. Coaches frequently receive warnings, yellow cards, red cards, and even ejection for arguing calls, using profanity, disrespecting officials and even physically acting out with thrown objects, and refusing to leave when ejected. Aggressive fan behavior is also prevalent, with fans yelling, cursing, making derogatory comments, and even following officials after games, leading to ejections becoming necessary. Disrespectful behavior towards scorekeepers, throwing objects or spitting at officials, and continued harassment even after warnings or intervention are also recurring issues.
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Based on the provided officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school wrestling revolve around physical aggression and verbal abuse. Wrestlers frequently exhibit unnecessary roughness during matches, sometimes escalating to flagrant misconduct with actions like punching, slapping, headbutting, or even biting opponents. In addition, disrespectful behavior towards officials, coaches, or opponents is widespread, often involving foul language, derogatory comments, and disruptive actions that interfere with the flow of the competition. Parent involvement is also an issue, with ejections becoming necessary because of them directing abusive language at officials or engaging in unruly behavior.
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