Principals

Principals and administrators of 428 secondary schools across the state of Tennessee are the foundation of the TSSAA and plot the direction of the member schools' educational athletic programs at both the state and local levels.

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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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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

Bulletin Board TSSAA Hall of Fame Data Bank Academic Achievement Awards Title IX Trailblazers Classification Embroidered Merchandise TSSAA Newsletter Career Opportunities Sportsmanship Spotlight

Sport Administration

Sports Information Assistance for ADs 2025-26 Sports Calendars

Health and Safety

Physical, Parental Consent, & Other Health Forms Health & Safety Policies Catastrophic Insurance Optional Catastrophic Insurance

Education

Student Services Name, Image and Likeness and the TSSAA Amateur Rule Parent Meeting Presentation Student Advisory Committee Education Freedom Act Eligibility Information

Eligibility

Non-Traditional Student Participation

Forms

Sportsmanship Forms Hardship Application Form Cooperative Program Form Bona Fide Change of Residence Form

December 4, 2025

Monday, December 8 ALL DAY	Bowling Girls' Bowling Unified Bowling Reminders Bw DI Individual Regions Must Be Completed
Monday, December 8 ALL DAY	Bowling Girls' Bowling Unified Bowling Reminders Bw DII Individual Regions Must Be Completed
Thursday, December 11 at 10:00am Central	Administrative Meetings Legislative Council Meeting
Friday, December 19 ALL DAY	Bowling Girls' Bowling Unified Bowling Reminders Bw Districts Must Be Completed
Monday, January 12 at 5:30pm Central	Girls' Softball Rules Meetings SB Coaches Rules Mtg. (Cookeville) Location: Cookeville High School (Cookeville)
Monday, January 12 at 6:30pm Central	Baseball Rules Meetings BB Coaches Rules Mtg. (Cookeville) Location: Cookeville High School (Cookeville)

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December 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

December 4, 2025

Principals

How to resolve conflict in intense situations

Legislative Council to meet on Thursday, December 11

Longtime MTSU employee honored for Distinguished Service

Finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards announced

Knoxville golfer Ava Holmes takes on the toughest course

Board of Control handles appeals and hardships in November meeting

Board of Control to meet on Thursday, November 20

Legislative Council to meet on Thursday, December 11

Longtime MTSU employee honored for Distinguished Service

Finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards announced