Athletic Administrators

Athletic administrators work to support and lead the student-athletes and coaches at their school. Acting with integrity and ethics, they model and reinforce the tenets and principles of education-based athletics in their communities.

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How to resolve conflict in intense situations

Drawing from principles of psychology and conflict resolution, this presentation from retired athletic director Jay Hammes shows you how to speak to disruptive individuals in a kind, respectful and question-based manner. This tactic not only diffuses the situation but also encourages communication, leading to a potential resolution.

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Postseason Information

Media Regulations TSSAA State Championship Participation Certificates Approved Non-Network Broadcasts Postseason Video Broadcast Authorization Form Anthem Performance Form

Membership Essentials

Becoming a Member TSSAA Portal Approved Co-ops Compliance Checklist Athletic Administrator Orientation Session Board and Council Meetings 2025-26 TSSAA Constitution and Bylaws

General Information

Awards Officials' Associations Officials' Game Fees Bulletin Board TSSAA Hall of Fame Data Bank Academic Achievement Awards Title IX Trailblazers Classification Embroidered Merchandise Administrators' Meeting Resources TSSAA Newsletter Sportsmanship Spotlight

Sport Administration

Public Address Announcements TSSAA Game Contract Financial Arrangements for Tournaments MaxPreps Official Sports Statistics Sports Information Assistance for ADs Guidelines for Game Administrators Football Pre-Game EAP Meeting ArbiterGame Webinar 2025-26 Sports Calendars

Health and Safety

Physical, Parental Consent, & Other Health Forms Sports Medicine Lighting Standards Health & Safety Policies School Athletic Trainer Credential Registration Catastrophic Insurance Optional Catastrophic Insurance

Education

Student Services Voucher Entry for Meeting Attendance Non-Faculty/Classified Employee Coaches Requirements Coaching Requirements Rules Meetings Information Sport Rules Books NCAA Eligibility Information Name, Image and Likeness and the TSSAA Amateur Rule RefReps Officiating Education System Parent Meeting Presentation Student Advisory Committee Education Freedom Act Eligibility Information InsideOut Initiative 2025 Meetings

Eligibility

Non-Traditional Student Participation

Forms

Guide to Sanctioning or Hosting an Event Hardship Application Form Sportsmanship Forms Financial Aid Forms Cooperative Program Form Bona Fide Change of Residence Form

August 26, 2025

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 1 ALL DAY	Bowling Girls' Bowling Unified Bowling Reminders Bw First Practice Date
Monday, September 15 at 9:00am Central	Administrative Meetings High School Division Administrators' Mtg. (Cookeville) Location: Cookeville High School (Cookeville)
Monday, September 15 at 10:00am Central	Administrative Meetings Middle School Division Administrators' Mtg. (Cookeville) Location: Cookeville High School (Cookeville)
Tuesday, September 16 at 8:00am Central	Administrative Meetings High School Division Administrators' Mtg. (Gray) Location: Daniel Boone High School (Gray) This meeting is being held in the Eastern time zone and will take place at 9 AM eastern time.
Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00am Central	Administrative Meetings Middle School Division Administrators' Mtg. (Gray) Location: Daniel Boone High School (Gray) This meeting is being held in the Eastern time zone and will take place at 10 AM eastern time.
Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00am Central	Administrative Meetings High School Division Administrators' Mtg. (Knoxville) Location: Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville) This meeting is being held in the Eastern time zone and will take place at 9 AM eastern time.

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Athletic Administrators

How to resolve conflict in intense situations

Tullahoma's Olive recognized for Distinguished Service

Board of Control conducts first meeting of the 2025-26 school year

Board of Control to meet in Hermitage on Monday, August 18

Board of Control adjusts fall transfer processing in special called meeting

Board of Control to hold special called meeting on Wednesday

Meet E.J. Wood, TSSAA's new Assistant Executive Director

Football gears up for Week 2

Tennessee before the Secondary School Athletic Association

Tullahoma's Olive recognized for Distinguished Service