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 Postseason Tournament Fees

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 Administrators' Meeting Resources

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 Career Opportunities Sportsmanship Spotlight TSSAA WISE 2025 TSSAA Annual Report TSSAA Newsletter

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 Education Freedom Act Eligibility Information Student Advisory Committee TSSAA Recruiting Rule Course

Eligibility

Non-Traditional Student Participation

Forms

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

May 4, 2026

Tuesday, June 9 - June 11	Administrative Meetings Board of Control Meeting Location: Hilton Garden Inn (Mt. Juliet)
Monday, July 13 ALL DAY	Boys' Golf Girls' Golf Reminders G First Practice Date
Monday, July 20 ALL DAY	Football Reminders FB Heat Acclimatization
Monday, July 27 ALL DAY	Boys' Cross Country Girls' Cross Country Reminders CC First Practice Date
Monday, July 27 ALL DAY	Football Reminders FB First Practice Date
Monday, July 27 ALL DAY	Girls' Soccer Reminders GSc First Practice Date

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May Calendar

Baseball Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Bowling Girls' Bowling Unified Bowling Cheerleading Boys' Cross Country Girls' Cross Country Dance Football Girls' Flag Football Unified Flag Football Boys' Golf Girls' Golf Boys' Lacrosse Girls' Lacrosse Soccer Girls' Soccer Girls' Softball Boys' Tennis Girls' Tennis Boys' Track and Field Girls' Track and Field Unified Track and Field Girls' Volleyball Wrestling Girls' Wrestling

May 4, 2026

Athletic Administrators

How to resolve conflict in intense situations

Middle School Athletic Director honored for Distinguished Service

TSSAA Legislative Council makes multiple changes to the bylaws

Eight new members inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame

Legislative Council to meet on Tuesday, April 14

Middle Tennessee track official honored for distinguished service

Lebanon's Jayden Bailey selected as national Spirit of Sport Award recipient

Middle School Athletic Director honored for Distinguished Service

TSSAA Legislative Council makes multiple changes to the bylaws

Eight new members inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame