FALL 2003

¥ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION ¥ TSSAA BY-LAW CHANGES ¥ TSSAA ROLL OF HONOR

Seconda see ry s Sc ne h n o e o T TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TSSAA HERMITAGE, TENNESSEE At n hle tio tic A s s o cia STATE CHAMPIONS SPRING 2004

TSSAA would like to congratulate the following state champions for 2003 spring sports:

BASEBALL GIRLS TENNIS CLASS A-AA CLASS A Donelson Christian Academy Davidson Academy CLASS AAA CLASS AA Brentwood High School Ripley High School DIVISION II CLASS AAA St. Agnes Academy Farragut High School

DIVISION II TRACK & FIELD Baylor School BOYS SOFTBALL CLASS A-AA Franklin Road Academy CLASS A Goodpasture Christian School CLASS AAA Melrose High School CLASS AA Greenbrier High School DIVISION II Brentwood Academy CLASS AAA Soddy Daisy High School GIRLS CLASS A-AA DIVISION II Ridgeway High School Baylor School CLASS AAA TENNIS Brentwood High School

BOYS TENNIS DIVISION II CLASS A-AA Harpeth Hall High School Chattanooga Christian School BOYS SOCCER CLASS AAA Dobyns Bennett High School CLASS A-AA Christian Academy of Knoxville DIVISION II Montgomery Bell Academy CLASS AAA Farragut High School

DIVISION II Christian Brothers High School RONNIE CARTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB BALDRIDGE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE BECK ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE MENEES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BERNARD CHILDRESS ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VOLUME 56 FALL 2003 STEPHEN BARGATZE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES WANDA BELT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ARTICLES COURTNEY BRUNETZ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING What’s Happening PAT DROKE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A look at two successful Tennesseans, formerly student- athletes. MATTHEW GILLESPIE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TERRY HILLIER TSSAA By-Law Changes ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5 The latest changes enacted by the TSSAA Legislative Council. TRINA MELTON ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EARL NALL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 14 Blue Cross Bowl GAYLE SIMMS Information about the Division I football state championships. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SHONNIE SPEICHER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 15 Baptist Sports Medicine LYNNE SUTTON ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The latest in sports medicine technology.

BOARD OF CONTROL PRESIDENT - MIKE REED FEATURES HAMBLEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, MORRISTOWN VICE PRESIDENT - FRED KESSLER BOLIVAR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, BOLIVAR 6 Ronnie Carter LYNN BROWN We’d better have our story ready. MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, MARYVILLE TOMMY LAYNE SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP 7 Bob Baldridge TERRY LOOPER CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL, WARTRACE A look at the history of TSSAA classification. MIKE TRIBUE McGAVOCK HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE MICKEY DUNN Distinguished Service Recognition LAWRENCEBURG COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 10 LAWRENCEBURG A coach, official, administrator and contributor are honored. SAM MILES DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, DYERSBURG JOE DAVIS 11 Stephen Bargatze-Courtney Brunetz MANASSAS HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS An update on The Right Team program. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT - BILLY JOE EVANS FAYETTEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS, FAYETTEVILLE 13 Bernard Childress VICE PRESIDENT - ED FOSTER OOLTEWAH HIGH SCHOOL, OOLTEWAH Role models are unpredictable. RICHARD CARROLL SULLIVAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, KINGSPORT Whistle Notes STEVE HARRIS 16 ANTIOCH HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE Information for and recognition of TSSAA officials MICHAEL REYNOLDS FULTON HIGH SCHOOL, KNOXVILLE

MIKE TATUM LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, HOHENWALD TSSAA NEWS (USPS 643-400) IS PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, JANUARY AND MAY DAN BLACK FOR $10.00 PER YEAR BY TSSAA, 3333 LEBANON ROAD, HERMITAGE, TENNESSEE 37076. CROCKETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, ALAMO SECOND CLASS, POSTAGE PAID AT HERMITAGE, TN AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. SONNY HICKS POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGE TO: HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS TSSAA NEWS, 3333 LEBANON ROAD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076 WHAT’S HAPPENING

Where Are They Now? career victory. Winless in 163 previous starts on the PGA Tour, ranked No. 169 in the world When you read the two names mentioned, when he arrived at Oak Hill for the final major almost everyone knows “where they are now.” of the year, Micheel closed with an even-par 70 Kelly Holcomb and Shaun Micheel have been and won $1.08 million. He was playing in only regular names in national sports headlines his third major. recently. But, what everyone may not know is "I really can't believe this is happening to “where were they back then.” “Then,” being me," Micheel said. "I showed up here on high school in the 1980’s and early 90’s. Tuesday to play a practice round and saw how Kelly Holcomb, a 1991 Graduate of Lincoln difficult the golf course was. I was just trying to County High School in Fayetteville, was make the cut. I probably would have been recently named the starting quarterback for the happy with that." Cleveland Browns. The announcement marked “Shaun’s victory in the PGA Championship the end of an open competition between is a great story because it teaches all of us to Holcomb and Tim Couch that took place in work hard, to chase a dream, and never offseason minicamp, Quarterback School quit,”commented Dr. Bob Gossett, Shaun’s practices, and the team’s 2003 training camp. high school golf coach. “Through his work Holcomb and Couch split reps equally, shared HOLCOMB AS A LINCOLN CO. FALCON ethic and his determination, he taught us all time with the first-team offense, and each how to win---and to win with dignity and class. opportunity and I felt that I could play. I always While his PGA Championship victory is the started one of the Browns’ first two preseason kept that dream.” games. Couch was the first overall pick of the defining moment in Shaun's professional career “It was great to hear that Kelly was named and while it is certainly admirable, what is even 1999 NFL Draft and the first-ever pick of the the starter for the Browns,” noted Louis “new” Cleveland Browns. more impressive is the total dedication and Thompson, Holcomb’s high school coach at commitment to a dream and the ten years of Holcomb was impressive in starting the Lincoln County. Browns’ first two games of 2002; a heart- struggle it took to enable him to reach it.” “He’s proved that football is football and you Along with the $1.08 million prize, Micheel wreching 40-39 loss to Kansas City in the can make it no matter what level you compete infamous helmet game and a 20-7 win over the on.” Bengals the next week. But when the career When asked about Holcomb’s days as the backup threw for 429 yards and three starting quarterback at Lincoln County, touchdowns in the Browns’ AFC Wildcard Thompson said, “He was a very competitive Playoff loss to the Steelers last January, the individual, on and off the field. One of his competition was on. greatest attributes was his ability to read a “You cannot deny that Kelly has done well defense. It was like having another coach on with the opportunities he has had,” stated Butch the field. Davis, the head coach of the Browns. “He’s had “Kelly has proved that hard work does pay some success. He’s earned the opportunity to off. I talked with him a couple weeks ago before he was coming in town to play the Titans, and still keep in touch with him on a fairly regular basis. “Holcomb also excelled in basketball and as a shortstop on the baseball team. He could have played any of those sports at the collegiate level,” added Thompson. After graduating from Lincoln County High School, he went on to become a four-year starter at Middle Tennessee State. He saw SHAUN MICHEEL AT CBHS action in 43 games, missing the only game of his career due to fractured jaw. While at gets a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour Middle, he finished as the school’s all-time and into the other three majors. He gets to play leader in completions (501), attempts (801) and the PGA Championship as long as he likes. passing yards (7,064). He earned a degree in After high school, Shaun attended Indiana exercise science. University where he set numerous records and Holcomb and his wife, Lorie, have three became the first player in the history of IU golf KELLY HOLCOMB AS A BROWN children. to win the Big Ten Individual Championship Shaun Micheel attended Christian Brothers title. High School in Memphis from 1983-87. While be the starter now.” “Shaun has always stayed in touch ever since at CBHS, he won individual golf state he graduated from high school,” noted Gossett. “I don’t expect things.” Holcomb said. “I tournament championships in 1984 and 1986. came here and I knew I had a job to do and I “While he was at IU, he would always call He is one of only nine individuals in Tennessee after a tournament to tell me how well he had did it the best that I can do. I always believed state tournament history to win multiple titles. deep down that I could (be a starter in the done. In his senior year there, it seems as if he This pales in comparison to his recent called after every intercollegiate tournament NFL). I knew people looked at me and thought accomplishments. On August 17, Micheel won I was crazy; a kid that came from Middle because he won most of them. Since then, he the 85th PGA Championship at Oak Hill always comes by the school in the spring a few Tennessee State that didn’t get drafted, but I Country Club in Rochester, NY for his first always believed in my heart that I would get an days before he leaves for his first tour event.”

4 Dr. Gossett mentioned that “Micheel’s into his adult life when he was traveling to play managed to save both husband and wife from concern for his fellow man was genuine,” and in a mini tour event. As a result of heavy rain, drowning. After being assured that they were that he was “always willing to go that extra an elderly couple had lost control of their car okay, he drove on to the golf tournament. mile to help someone else, regardless of the and water carried them into a river just as Congratulations to both Kelly Holcomb and sacrifice he had to make personally.” Shaun drove passed them. Without thought of Shaun Micheel, two former Tennessee high Those qualities in high school carried over any consequence, Shaun dove into the river and school student athletes, for their recent success.

2003-2004 By-Law Changes Listed below are important items that will go into affect with the beginning of the 2003-2004 school year.

1. Changes in TSSAA Bylaws: In Article I, Section 7 sanctioned activities (Cooperative Programs), (a) in the second paragraph was Catastrophic Insurance: This insurance is excess over removed. Therefore, the second paragraph now reads: “A any primary medical insurance. If the injured party does student attending the ninth grade at a junior high school not have primary insurance then this insurance becomes which terminates at the ninth grade may participate for the primary. Once you have accumulated $10,000 in paid senior high school for which it is the feeder school, medical bills you qualify coverages. The maximum provided, (a) the student resides in the zone of that high amount is $300,000. school and (b) the student does not have the opportunity to Covered Travel: Coverages are provided for travel participate in that sport at the junior high school because directly to and from a covered event. (i.e., bus or the junior high school does not offer that sport.” caravan from a designated location to and from a covered event.) 2. Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, all What is Not Covered: eligibility will be filed online through the tssaa.org a. Summer Camps and Clinics not sanctioned by website. This is a major change and will affect all schools. TSSAA With the vast majority of our schools already filing students b. Activities not sanctioned by TSSAA online who were traditionally filed on a Form A, this should c. Independent travel (i.e., students driving their own be a great benefit to all schools and also to our office. In vehicles to and from a covered event). very simple terms, all students will be filed online through Optional coverage: Should you be interested in the protected school site. In some cases, as you move covering all of your school’s sanctioned activities that through the process of entering a student who is a transfer, are not covered by the TSSAA policy, an optional it will be necessary to file additional paperwork. The catastrophic plan is available to all member schools. program will take you through each student’s situation and How to report a claim: Should you have an incident at explain if it is necessary to file additional information. your school, please fax on school letterhead to Greg Please be reminded that schools may not permit a transfer Joly @1-518-792-3426 the following information: student to participate until there has been ¥ Name of insured party acknowledgement from our office regarding the student’s ¥ Date of injury eligibility. With the ability to file online, the process should ¥ Brief overview of what happened to cause injury be even quicker for your school getting return information ¥ Address of parents and/or guardian from our office. However, it is always vital that transfer ¥ Claim forms and filing instructions will be sent directly forms be filed as soon as possible. to parents and/or guardian

This would not apply to hardship applications. All hardship Additional information: Should you have any applications must be filed in writing by the member school. questions regarding the coverages or optional plans, please contact Greg Joly at Loomis & Lapann, Inc. No hard copies of eligibility forms will be accepted. @800-566-6479 or e-mail [email protected]; www.loomislapann.com 3. Catastrophic Insurance: Catastrophic insurance coverage for the 2003-2004 school year will remain Please note that a sanctioned camp is a team camp that basically the same as in the past. Below is a brief practices or participates against other schools at school description: sites during the summer. This would mean that there is no Carrier: AIG Life Insurance Company coverage for team camps held on college campuses. Insured: TSSAA Please contact the college to inquire about what coverages Policy Period: August 1, 2003: August 1, 2004 are provided for their camps. Should you need additional What is covered: All sanctioned activities of the coverage in the area of camps, please feel free to contact TSSAA Greg Joly at Loomis & Lapann. Who is covered: All students participating in TSSAA

5 RONNIE CARTER

We Had Better Have Our Story Ready

s we begin this school year, I have had more than a few I just can’t figure all this out. conversations with representatives of school systems and Obviously, there are not any easy answers to the big problems, but Amany schools regarding budget problems. It seemed that it I know the big problem that faces all of us in education and all of us was on the first few minutes of the news every night on television no who care deeply about athletics and activities. We are the guardians- matter where you were in the state. The battle went on between coaches, officials, administrators, and people who have been touched county commissions and school boards or in private schools with the by participation in high school athletics and activities; make no raising of tuition. No one is immune. We are in tough times and the mistake that we are the guardians. I will never forget a story that cutting of athletics and activities has been mentioned and done more was told to me in 1978 by a great, great speaker. It was a time when than a few times this fall. we were also going through a lot of budget cuts in education, and Hold that thought for just a few minutes: Let me take you to a athletics and activities were being dropped right and left. The story session with the directors of 51 associations this summer where one he gave us was about a school where athletics and activities were questionnaire had been submitted by a state regarding funding issues dropped because of the funding issues. They did a survey and asked in schools and what everyone was seeing. As I have read all of the all the teachers in the building what would be the effect if athletics states’ responses many times since then, one thing has become and activities were dropped. Over 50% of the teachers in the school abundantly clear. By no stretch of the imagination are we in the building said that it wouldn’t make that great a difference. “Think worst shape. On the contrary, I would say that the state of Tennessee about it,” he said. “We haven’t even convinced the people that we was somewhere in the middle in terms of things I was hearing from work next to of the benefits of students participating in athletics and funding issues at the local level as they dealt with athletics and activities.” activities. There are a couple of messages that ring loud and clear. Twenty-five years later that story still rings true today. We had First, we have probably not seen the worst of it. For those who have better be convincing not only the people that we work next to, but not been touched, they will be; and for those who have been hit also all the others out there of the benefits of kids participating in pretty solidly already, get ready for some bigger blows. The second what we do. At a time when you cannot go in any school building in thing that comes home loud and clear is that there are no easy the state without seeing banners that display messages on answers out there in any state. “responsibility,” “citizenship,” “caring” (the big term today is I have been fortunate over my years in education to be able to visit “character education).” We had better be able to tell our story that a number of states. One of the things that has always amazed me is nothing produces those things in the educational setting more than what you read in newspapers and hear on television and radio no kids participating in athletics and activities. We had better be able matter where you go. It seems every state has the most antiquated to explain why it is that in the schools that have good activities and tax system of any of the 50. I don’t think I have ever been anywhere athletic programs, school just seems to go better. Also, we had that I heard a news report about how solid the tax system was in a better be able to remind them that every questionnaire that has been particular city or state. No matter where I go, every city in every done with students participating in athletics and activities as to what state seems to be at the bottom of the education ladder. I would once they enjoy the most has always resulted in the same response- like to go somewhere that the discussion is about a particular city or “because it’s fun.” We had better have something in the educational state being in the top five percent. It seems that everyone, according setting that is still “fun” for the participants. to the news reports, is below average (where is Garrison Keillor In 1978 there was a pretty good battle raging and cuts being made, when you need him?). And then you hear about the lottery or so it’s not new. I would guess that we would find the same battle another form of gambling that is brought in to solve the problems in raging at other times in history. As the guardians, we had all better education. You then come back to that place a few years later and know our subject well and be adept in marketing what we do. find that the problems in education are worse than they were before.

2003-2004 ACT Test Dates October 25 December 13 February 7 April 3 June 12

2004-2005 ACT Test Dates October 23 December 11 February 12 April 9 June 11

6 BOB BALDRIDGE

Classification in Tennessee: A Brief History n the mid 1960’s, then Chattanooga football coach Red was then given to their school system, which supplied it to Etter spirited a move towards a state football their regional office, and then to the state. Through the help of Ichampionship in the State of Tennessee. At that time, the State Department of Education, TSSAA went back to Chattanooga Central Principal Hobert Millsaps, was a member district offices to get information off of the preliminary reports of the TSSAA Board of Control. Through Etters’ and as they had them in because it was normally December to Millsaps’ leadership, a committee was formed to study this February before they finally reached the State Department of possibility in two different meetings in approximately1963 Education. Because of still lingering questions, the TSSAA and 1965. An outgrowth of this was an interest by South started requesting a copy of the schools preliminary report that Pittsburg High School coach Sam Brooks and Knoxville they would send to their Superintendents. In checking these Fulton coach Bob Fry to push for classification in the State of preliminary reports, TSSAA found numerous mistakes such as Tennessee. Classification opponents based their opposition leaving out a grade for the TSSAA report or missed addition. mainly on two factors: 1. The loss or deterioration of set In cross-referencing these with the State Department of conferences, and 2. The loss of natural playing Education, the staff found that the corrected information was rivalries/opponents. Under Brook’s initiative, the matter of normally on the one sent to the State Department of classification was taken to the TSSAA membership at regional Education. A few years ago, because of the capability of meetings and passed for football. (At that time, basketball computers, the state began getting all of their enrollments in was not mentioned nor were the other sports that TSSAA by electronic process. TSSAA swapped to receiving this sponsored.) information from the State Department of Education and it In 1969, the first classification took place with three classes was based on the formula used to determine money for each in football, four regions in each class with regional winners school system, therefore, eliminating any questions of advancing based on power points. In 1972, the playoffs improprieties within these reports. expanded to eight teams advancing in each class. Two side notes in regard to taking of classification, one is Basketball classification began in 1973, with two classes, that under advice from the State Department of Education, small and large. In 1976, three classes were developed. TSSAA includes all children listed in that report given to the Football again took on a different plan in 1977 when TSSAA state, which would include special education. The state stopped using power points and schools were divided into pointed out to TSSAA that not to list these students would be districts for district play for advancement with 16 teams in discriminatory and would be a violation of federal law; each class advancing. In 1977, baseball in three classes also therefore, TSSAA takes the straight number that the State began. Department has. Also, TSSAA was probably the first state to With baseball having three classes, when girls’ softball was use a multiplier in determining enrollment as for a boys’ added, it naturally went to three classes. In 1981, TSSAA school or a girls’ school only, TSSAA would double that added classification for three classes in track. In 1989, as enrollment to try to make it as comparable as possible to other other sports were developing, TSSAA classified other sports enrollments. such as volleyball, golf, etc. into two classes, A-AA and AAA. The biggest complaint received from TSSAA member TSSAA based this determination on the fact that schools is that they always want more championships and approximately the same numbers of teams were playing a more classifications. The staff has looked at virtually every sport in A-AA as they were in AAA at that particular time. plan in the United States and numerous times have checked on TSSAA first began classifying by means of securing possible plans other than three for basketball and five for enrollments from each school by postal card. After a few football and these seem to be the best working classification years of this process, and questions about enrollments, the figures at this time unless we revert it back to three in football. TSSAA staff then began to ask the State Department of With the incorporation of Division II and TSSAA playoffs, Education to compare their enrollment records with specific this virtually created another class in each sport. schools that TSSAA had questions about. This information

7 TSSAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS TIME LINE

8 TSSAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS TIME LINE (cont’d)

TSSAA CLASSIFICATION TIME LINE

YEAR FOOTBALL BASKETBALL OTHERS 1969 3 ClassesÐ4 Regions, Winner AdvancesÐPower Point 1972 Expanded to 8 teamsÐEach Class Advances 1973 2 Class (S & L) 1976 3 Class 1977 District Plan, 16 teamsÐAdvance, Play in District Baseball (3 Classes) 1979 Softball (3 Classes) 1981 Track 3 Classes, back to 2 classes, then back to 3 classes 1985 32 Teams Advance 1989 Volleyball (2 Classes) 1991 Golf (2 Classes) 1993 5 Classes 1996 Soccer (2 Classes) 1997 Div II (2 Classes) Div II (1 Class) Div II (1 Class) Ð Girls' Soccer (2 Classes) 1998 Tennis (2 Classes) Ð Soccer (3 Classes) 2001 Div II ( 3 Classes)

9 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION ADMINISTRATOR Ð STACEY HILL TSSAA is proud to recognize Stacey Hill, Athletic Director at Girls’ Preparatory School in Chattanooga, as its Distinguished Service Award honoree as an administrator. Mr. Hill graduated from Gibbs High School in Knoxville, where he participated in track and football, served as president of the class of 1971, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. From there Stacey went on to receive his B.S. Degree in Health and Physical Education in 1979 at Carson Newman College in Jefferson City. While a student at Carson Newman, he was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was cross country and track team captain, and was an NAIA All-American in track. During the 1979-80 school year, he served as a graduate assistant at Carson Newman. After graduating from college he did graduate work at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Beginning with the 1981 school year he worked in the Whitfield County School System for eight years, where he taught physical education and coached cross country and track. While at Northwest Whitfield High School he compiled a record in girls’ cross country dual meets of 97 wins and five losses, and in boys’ cross country meets of 83 wins and 12 losses with numerous regional championships, as well as placing several times in state championships. Stacey has served as Athletic Director and head varsity cross country coach at Girls’ Preparatory School in Chattanooga from 1989 until the present. At GPS he has coached cross country teams that have won seven state titles, 11 region titles, seven state runner-up titles, and won approximately 95% of all dual meets. He has been head varsity track coach at GPS for 10 years and during that time won the state relay title in 1997, as well as eight region titles and three state runner-up titles. He also served as Sate Track and Field Meet Director for seven years. Stacey and his wife Gina live in Chattanooga. Stacey has three children. Haley is a 9th grade student at GPS; Caden is in the 6th grade at McCallie; and Whitney is in the 6th grade at GPS. We proudly salute Mr. Stacey Hill for the contributions he has made to TSSAA and the students with whom he has been associated throughout his career as teacher, coach, and athletic director.

COACH Ð CHRISTIE AND ED IRVIN TSSAA is proud to recognize and salute the coaching combo of Christie and Ed Irvin as its Distinguished Service Honorees as coaches. Both Christie and Ed have been teaching and coaching in the Knox County School System for 28 years. Christie attended Young High School in Knoxville and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1970. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee in 1974 attaining a GPA of 3.6. She has been at South-Doyle since 1977. She was a very successful volleyball coach from 1978-1986 including several trips to the state tournament. She presently coaches tennis at South-Doyle and is the assistant volleyball coach. Ed graduated from Uniontown Joint Senior High School in Uniontown, Pennsylvania before attending West Virginia Wesleyan College. He also has attended San Antonia College, Cleveland State Community College and received his B.S. degree from UT at Knoxville with a GPA of 3.0. Ed moved to South-Doyle High School in 1996, where he has coached basketball and volleyball. His volleyball teams have reached the sub-state seven times, the state tournament in 1991 and 2001 as well as winning the crown in 1991. Overall Ed’s volleyball record is 497-201. Before moving to South-Doyle, Ed coached basketball, volleyball, track, softball and football and Knoxville Catholic High School and has served as Executive Director at the Westside YMCA in 1979. Ed has also been a part of this country’s armed forces as he has served with the US Air Force in its security service division, while having top-secret clearance during those years of service. He also has served with the US Air Force Reserve and the 228th communication quadrant at Magee Tyson Air Base. Ed and Christie have three daughters who have all been very active in volleyball. Megan, 23, is a senior at Johnson Baptist College, while Marty, 20, is a junior at East Tennessee State University, and Mandy, 16, will be in her senior year at South-Doyle High School. TSSAA is truly proud to honor Ed and Christie for their dedication to education and children in the state of Tennessee.

OFFICIAL Ð JACKIE SWANN TSSAA proudly recognizes Jackie Swann as its distinguished service award honoree as an official. He was born and raised in Cross Plains, Tennessee. He graduated from East Robertson High School in 1954. He went on to serve in the Army Reserve from 1958 to 1964 and was employed by Nashville Bridge & Durrett. Jackie joined Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as an agent in 1961 and worked for them in Clarksville until he retired in 1997. Jackie has been a registered official with TSSAA since 1966 and has been a football supervisor since 2000. He has officiated numerous playoff games including two Clinic Bowls. Presently, he also serves as a supervisor for the playoff crews. Jackie also officiated at the collegiate level in the Ohio Valley Conference for 25 years, including several playoff games. He has been married to wife Billie Quinn for over 47 years. They have three daughters and five grandchildren. He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Clarksville, a mason, and a shriner. TSSAA is truly proud to honor Jackie Swann for his dedication to education and children in the state of Tennessee.

CONTRIBUTOR Ð MIKE HUTCHENS Mike Hutchens is a 20-year veteran of the newspaper business, all of that time spent with The (Union City) Messenger, where he has served 18 years as sports editor. He is currently the president of the Tennessee Sports Writers Association, an organization that recognizes and honors both prep and collegiate athletes across the state while, also helping with the selection of Mr. Football and Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. Hutchens also has been an active participant in both the all-state and high school rankings voting for the Associated Press for nearly two decades. In addition to his newspaper duties, Hutchens provides colorful insight for ”Countdown to Kickoff”, a 75-minute radio program on WENK-AM (1240) that is aired each week of the high school football season. He also has performed similar duties for two other radio stations over the years and has done both radio and television work during his career for The University of Tennessee at Martin. A winner of over 40 writing and/or design awards from the Tennessee Press Association, TAPME (Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors) and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association, Hutchens’ preseason football tabloid has been judged best in the state five of the last six years by the TSWA. He also oversees and helps produce an eight-page section every Monday (Sports Monday) during the high school football season, despite The Messenger’s status as one of the state’s smallest daily newspapers. He has been a popular speaker to local schools and civic clubs, and also has worked with numerous area jayvee and bowl games and their representatives in their searches for their postseason contests.Hutchens received the A.F. Bridges Award in District 8 as the Contributor of the Year for the 2000-01 school year. A graduate of South Fulton High School, Hutchens attended Motlow State College in Tullahoma. TSSAA is proud to honor Mike Hutchens for his contributions to Tennessee High School athletics.

10 THE RIGHT TEAM: AN UPDATE

STEPHEN BARGATZE 1. “How can I miss you if you won’t go away?” 2. “I don’t know whether to kill myself or go bowling.” As of this writing the Right Team is still 3. “I just bought a car from a guy that stole my wife, but the car waiting to see if we will have a sponsorship for don’t run so I figure we’re even.” the program or not. Courtney Brunetz will be 4. “I’m so miserable without you; it’s like having you here.” addressing just what will happen if the sponsorship is not found. I get a little 5. “Mama gets a hammer (there a fly on papa’s head).” depressed during this time, not knowing 6. “You’re the reason our kids are so ugly.” whether I have a job or not. Mr. Carter is 7. “If the phone don’t ring, you’ll know it’s me.” always a big help; he bought me a guitar and 8. “If I had shot you when I wanted to, I’d be out by now.” said I might want to work on singing Country Western Songs. Here are a few of the titles I have been working on while waiting this summer. 9. “I liked you better before I knew you so well.” 10. “I’m missing you, Baby, but my aim will improve.”

Right Team Review for the 2002-2003 School Year COURTNEY BRUNETZ During the 2002-2003 school year, the TSSAA Right Team travelled to high schools and middle schools throughout the state. The primary message of the Right Team was to encourage students to avoid alcohol, Right Team Preparations drugs, tobacco and risky behaviors on the road. for the 2003-04 School Year The TSSAA Right Team was able to reach 42,965 students in 181 sessions throughout the 2002-2003 school year. The chart below illustrates the breakdown of the presentations and students by region: Hopefully, Stephen will not have to start singing on the road. As I’ve witnessed in the Region Presentations Students Visited car, it is not a pretty sound. At this time, the Right Team will continue to book schools for East 60 presentations 14,149 the “Magic of Stephen” presentation. We are 33% of total presentations 33% of total students still searching for alternative funding for the Right Team. If the Right Team does not receive a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Middle 91 presentations 17,096 Office, we might ask schools to offset travel expenses with a small 50% of total presentations 40% of total students speakers fee. Hopefully, this will not be an issue. If you know of any grant or company that would be interested in West 30 presentations 11,720 funding the Right Team, contact Courtney Brunetz at 423-624-0762. 17% of total presentations 27% of total students

TSSAA Corporate Sponsorships It’s Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball and Golf Time in As always, Baptist Sports Medicine will provide the medical coverage Tennessee! TSSAA corporate sponsors continue to play an integral part for the TSSAA State Championships. Baptist Sports Medicine is the in the TSSAA State Championships. TSSAA would like to thank official sports medicine provider for the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville BlueCross BlueShield, Baptist Sports Medicine, the United States Predators, and the TSSAA. For all of your orthopedic needs call Baptist Marines Corps, Gatorade and the Memphis Grizzlies for their continued Sports Medicine, a department of Baptist Hospital- Nashville, Tennessee support of the TSSAA and high school athletics. at 615-329-5001. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee signed a three year deal with the Our sponsors play an important role at the state championships. Do to TSSAA this summer. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will continue to rising costs, it is critical to find sponsors to support high school athletics. be the title sponsor of the Division I State Football Championships. The TSSAA thanks the sponsors for their continuous support and “BlueCross is proud to partner with TSSAA as sponsor for the BlueCross encourages you to be involved in the sponsor programs. In addition, if Bowl,” said Bill Steverson, director of communications for BlueCross. you know of a potential corporate sponsor, please contact our marketing “We’re committed to supporting healthy competition and encouraging coordinator, Courtney Brunetz at 423-624-0762. young athletes to work hard and play fair. Part of that effort is educating In March, the Board of Control elected to use the following balls: students about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.” In March, The Memphis Grizzlies signed a 3-year commitment to Baseball - Wilson A1010 sponsor the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards Ceremony. The Memphis Basketball - Wilson B0616, B0686, B0516, B0586 Grizzlies Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards Ceremony will be in Memphis Football - Wilson F1003, F1005 in March. Soccer - Brine Championship Soccer Ball This summer, the TSSAA signed a 3-year contract with Gatorade. Softball - Worth Gatorade will be available on the sidelines of the TSSAA State Volleyball - Mikasa VQ2000 Championships to help refresh the athletes for the championship games.

11 SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Listed below are individuals nominated during the year to receive special recognition for going the extra mile to do what’s right. Each individual and/or school listed received a handwritten card from TSSAA commending them for their effort.

INDIVIDUAL(S) RECOGNIZED NAME OF SCHOOL REASON FOR RECOGNITION (IF APPLICABLE) Dr. Doug Young, Principal Alvin C. York Institute Recognized for outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the student-athlete during a basketball contest. Tara Asberry, Student-Athlete

Phillip Stankiewicz, Soccer Coach Antioch High School Commended for outstanding sportsmanship exhibited by players, coaches, and fans.

Sharon Anthony, Principal Antioch High School Commended for providing an outstanding atmosphere during football games.

Steve Wenning, Soccer Coach Cheatham County High School Commended for outstanding sportsmanship exhibited by players, coaches, and fans.

Mike Lunsford, Football Coach Cloudland High School Commended for outstanding sportsmanship displayed during football contest. Football Coaching Staff

Henry Marable, Principal David Crockett High School Commended for outstanding hospitality shown to visiting teams during football season. Roger Jackson, Football Coach

Bill McClay, Girls Soccer Coach Elizabethton High School Commended for the respect shown to soccer official who became ill during a contest. Girls Soccer Team

Keith Anderson, Soccer Coach Kingston High School Commended for outstanding sportsmanship shown by everyone connected with their soccer program during an invitational tournament.

Mike Tatum, Athletic Director Lewis County High School Commended for outstanding hospitality shown during basketball contests.

LaVaughn Bridges, Principal Melrose High School Commended for providing an outstanding atmosphere during a football play-off game. Kedrick Ingram, Football Coach

Bobby Alston, Football Coach Memphis University School Commended for the respect displayed while on the practice field and a funeral procession for a former Briarcrest player passed the field.

Donnie Vannoy Morristown West High School Commended for exceptional treatment of officials and superb conduct during athletic contests.

Wayne Hobbs, Principal Richland High School Commended for outstanding hospitality shown during basketball contests. Bobbi McMasters, Assistant Principal

Gary Roach, Principal Sevier County High School Commended for allowing two schools to use his facility for a football play-off game during severe weather and bad field conditions.

Sharon Abee, Girls Soccer Coach Sullivan Central High School Commended for the respect shown to soccer official who became ill during a contest. Girls Soccer Team

Jason Wilson, Football Coach Sunbright High School Commended for the way his entire team reacted when an opponent was injured.

Dan Schlafer, Principal Tellico Plains High School Commended for writing a letter to the officials after an incident which occurred during a football game. Gordon Kelley, Football Coach Matthew Watson, Player

Dan Schlafer, Principal Tellico Plains High School Commended for cleaning locker room after completion of game on the road. Gordon Kelley, Football Coach

12 BERNARD CHILDRESS

You Never Know About Role Models

ne of the major debates we have heard in the being a role model, nor did I want to be. One day, I met a world of sports the past few years has been young boy from the projects in South Nashville playing on Owhether or not athletes and coaches are role the baseball field at Belmont. At the time, he was probably models. We are all aware of the statement made by Charles a 6th or 7th grader. We talked and he followed me to Barkley, “I am not a role model,” and the controversy it practice. After practice, he went to supper with me and we caused. Mr. Barkley feels that parents, not athletes, should seemed to become instant friends. From that point on, this serve as every child’s role model. Who can disagree with young man attended games and always came to my room that statement? The facts are, however, every child does several days during the week. He helped out our manager not have a parent he or she can look up to and see positive and kind of became his assistant. I can remember the guys things going on in their lives. It is my belief, as athletes on our team teasing me about him being my son. I never and coaches, we have a God-given gift to perform. Along thought I was serving as a role model for this young man. with the territory comes the responsibility of being a Never did I think my actions would be an influence on his positive influence on the lives of those around us. You life in the future. I was just a young athlete trying to help never know what child has made you his or her role model and be a friend to a kid who I felt needed it. whether you want to be or not. To receive a call twenty-five years after being out of In an attempt to shed some light on this “role model” college from someone who says, “you were my role issue, I want to share an experience I had a short time ago. model,” can be a frightening experience. A lot of things As I sat working at my desk, a phone call came in for me. I run through your mind. You hope every memory the answered the phone thinking it was just another of the individual has is positive. As athletes and coaches, we many calls we receive each day concerning eligibility, non- must always remember we are under a microscope and faculty coaches, scheduling, coaches education, etc. The some little kid is watching us. We are going to touch and voice on the other end, to my surprise, stated he was a influence the life of a child, negatively or positively, person from my past. The young man asked me to think whether we want to or not. back to 1974 when I was a basketball player at Belmont My young friend graduated from high school and is now College. He asked me to think of the youngster from the one of the highest ranking officers in the United States housing projects I helped take care of during my college Navy. He has accomplished this because of his desire to be playing days. Needless to say, I did not have a clue as to successful, not because of anything I did. This situation whom I was speaking. The voice on the other end went on has, however, assured me more than ever that we must to say and I quote, “You watched over me when I did not always strive to be good citizens. In our profession, we have anything and you were my role model. I have must walk upright and when we make mistakes they should wondered and talked about you for the past twenty-five be charged to our head and not our heart. What decent years.” The young man identified himself and cold chills coach or athlete would every want to hurt a child? Please went all over my body. I knew exactly who he was. be careful, you never know whose role model you may turn As a young college athlete, I never thought of myself as out to be.

13 BLUE CROSS BOWL

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, TSSAA Partnership Continues The pads are on and games are underway as reported using steroids at least once in their lives and 46.1 percent said teams across the state contend for a spot in the that it is "fairly easy" or "very easy" to get steroids. BlueCrossBowl; the TSSAA Division I State “Young athletes and kids who think PEDs are a shortcut to losing or Football Championships. gaining weight are potentially causing irreparable damage to their No longer a rookie, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee renewed its bodies,” said Bill Steverson, director of communications for BlueCross partnership with TSSAA to present the BlueCross Bowl through 2005 BlueShield of Tennessee. “We are concerned because we care about the and serve as an official corporate partner, involving the company in all health of all Tennesseans, especially our children.” PEDs can be bought fall, winter and spring sports. The fourth annual BlueCross Bowl is over the counter or on the Internet and are especially dangerous because scheduled for Dec. 5-6 at Floyd Stadium on the campus of Middle they are not regulated by the FDA. Research shows that PEDs can pose Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. life threatening health consequences, including high blood pressure, “We are excited about the continuation of a strong partnership,” said strokes, blood clots, and heart, liver and kidney disease. Recognizing that Ronnie Carter, executive director of TSSAA. “The BlueCross Bowl the use of performance-enhancing drugs is a quietly growing public continues to set high standards for high school athletic championships.” health problem, the BlueCross BlueShield Association formed the Part of that high expectation is for athletes to engage in healthy Healthy Competition Foundation in 1999. The program seeks to educate competition and a lifestyle free of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). athletes, their peers and family members about the dangers of PEDs and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sponsors the BlueCross Bowl as part sports supplements. Components of the program include the Healthy of the company’s dedication to promoting physical fitness, teamwork and Competition pledge card, an informative Web site and other educational leadership development and educating athletes on the potential dangers materials. To receive a copy of the drug-free pledge card from BlueCross of PEDs. According to a 2001 survey conducted by the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, send a written request to: BlueCross BlueShield Association, the biggest concern parents have about youth BlueShield of Tennessee, Attn: Mary Thompson, 801 Pine St. 8P, sports today is that youths are taking harmful drugs or supplements to Chattanooga, TN 37402. More information is also available online at improve their performance. Findings from the 2002 Monitoring the www.healthycompetition.org. For information about the 2003 BlueCross Future Study show that four percent of 12th graders in the United States Bowl, visit the TSSAA Web site at www.tssaa.org.

BLUE CROSS BOWL FACT SHEET EVENT: The BlueCross Bowl HISTORY: 1969Ð First year of playoffs. Four teams from each of the TSSAA Division I Football Championships three classifications played in a two-round playoff. 1972Ð Playoff format Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee was expanded to eight teams from each classification. LOCATION: Middle Tennessee State University, 1977Ð Playoff format was expanded to 16 teams from each classification. Murfreesboro, Tennessee 1985Ð Playoff format was expanded to 32 teams from each classification. STADIUM: Floyd Stadium/Horace Jones Field 1993Ð Football classification expanded from three to five classes. The 31,000-seat stadium played host to its first game on Sept. 5, 1998. 1997Ð Schools divided into two divisions based on whether or not The stadium is a state-of-the-art facility from the perspective of fans, financial aid was a part of the school’s athletic program. Schools that players and staff. offer financial aid were placed in Division II, while the remaining schools DATES: Fri.-Sat., Dec. 5-6, 2003 were placed in Division I. This creates seven championships, five for TIMES: (All times Central Standard Time) Division I and two for Division II. Fri., Dec. 5 2000Ð Division I Championships named The BlueCross Bowl and 3:30 p.m.Ð 1A Championship relocated to MTSU’s Floyd Stadium. The Division II Championships are 7 p.m. 2AÐ Championship still named The Clinic Bowl and hosted by the Nashville Area Junior Sat., Dec. 6 Chamber of Commerce at Vanderbilt University. NoonÐ 3A Championship 2002 CHAMPIONS 3:30 p.m.Ð 4A Championship 1AÐ Christ Presbyterian Academy 7 p.m.Ð 5A Championship 2AÐ Lipscomb FORMAT: 32-team field (each classification) consisting of a First Round, 3AÐ Ridgeway Second Round, Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Championship 4AÐ Maryville TICKETS: Tickets are $10 for general admission (there is no reserved 5AÐ Brentwood seating) and are good for admission to all games played on day About the BlueCross Bowl BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is proud purchased. Tickets are sold on game day and at participating schools. to partner with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association MEDIA: TSSAAÐ Contact: Matthew Gillespie, Media Relations (TSSAA) as sponsor for the BlueCross Bowl, Tennessee’s high school Ph: (615) 889-6740; Fax: (615) 889-0544 football championships. BlueCross supports healthy competition and WEB SITES: www.tssaa.org Ð results, scores, live broadcasts encourages athletes to work hard and play fair by not using performance- www.bcbst.com - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee enhancing drugs. Promoting healthy competition is one more way TELEVISION: FOX/UPN affiliates in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee provides peace of mind to millions of Chattanooga Tennesseans. RADIO: Tennessee Sports Radio Network and www.tssaa.org

14 Automated External Defibrillators in Secondary Schools by Dan Clouse, M.S., ATC/L, EMT and Cassie Gaskins, M.S., ATC/L

The unthinkable happens. During warm-ups an ¥ Confirm cardiac arrest. Check for unresponsiveness athlete suddenly collapses. As the certified athletic and the absence of breathing and a pulse. trainer and coaches arrive at the athlete’s side, they quickly determine that the athlete is not breathing and ¥ Attach the AED to the defibrillator pads and cables does not have a pulse. Although a sudden cardiac event and turn on the AED. Apply the pads to the victim&s is a rarity in high school athletics, schools should be bare, dry chest. prepared with an appropriate emergency action plan and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in order to ¥ Let the AED analyze the heart rhythm (or push the assure the best possible outcome for the athlete. For analyze button). every one minute a victim endures without an adequate heart rhythm their chance of survival decreases by ten • Advise all rescuers and bystanders to, “Stand clear”; percent. For this reason, it is imperative for rescuers to follow the Cardiac Chain of Survival defined by the ¥ Deliver a shock by pushing the shock button if American Heart Association: indicated and prompted by the AED.

Step 1 ¥ After a series of shocks the unit will indicate whether Early access to emergency medical services (911) to continue CPR.

Step 2 Currently there are several different models on the Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) market ranging in price from $1,000 to $2,500. Although out of the reach of most high school budgets, various Step 3 grants are available from local, state, and national Early Defibrillation (AED) organizations. Fortunately, AEDs require minimal maintenance and if cared for properly will last several Step 4 years. Early Advanced Care Automated external defibrillators can also be used when teachers, administrators, coaches or fans fall victim An AED is a portable device that analyzes a heart’s to cardiac arrest. By having an AED readily available at rhythm for abnormalities and determines if an electrical your school you can reduce the chance of a catastrophic shock is needed to return the heart to a functional loss of life due to a sudden cardiac event. To begin your rhythm. With basic training in CPR and AED skills all AED placement program contact your local American school personnel can use an AED. Their use is now Heart Association or American Red Cross. Remember covered under Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Laws. The every minute counts! device is easy to operate as a voice prompt instructs the rescuer through each of the steps outlined by the American Heart Association www.americanheart.org American Red Cross. American Red Cross www.redcross.org

15

GENE MENEES

A A

A

A

A A

A A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A A A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A A

A A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A A A A

REMINDER TO ALL OFFICIALS This issue of the TSSAA News recognizes the officials who worked the state Even though you are past the June 1 deadline, if you have not already championship series last spring in baseball, softball, and soccer. registered you need to take care of your registration for the 2003-04 school year. Also, the state closed book exam no longer counts as credit for the 2003 TSSAA BOYS’ STATE SOCCER OFFICIALS state rules meeting. An official must attend the state rules meeting to MIDDLE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION receive state credit. Jeff Gillies, Coz Minetos, Paul Beck, Luther Ramsey TENNESSEE VALLEY ASSOCIATION Chip Fuller, Roger Street, Mike Fitzpatrick A GOOD OFFICIAL SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION A person could not list all the attributes that are expected from an Josh Rumsey, Gene Schelereth, Rick Finger, Wes McClure official. Officiating is a profession that a person is suppose to be perfect HIGHLAND RIM ASSOCIATION and get better with every call. Since no official can live up to those high Dave Duesterhaus, Roger King, Paul Girati, Nate Howell standards, here is a list of just a few characteristics that will help an MID WEST ASSOCIATION official to be the best they can be in every game. The good official: David Rohm, Ken Doss, Frank Planchart, Ty Johnson WEST TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION Jim Andrew, Ben Armstrong, Mike Bingenheimer, Brad Bosi, Michael Bryant, Jerry Buckley, 1) Is willing to study the rules and related rules publications until they Narong Chantara, Jock Copeland, William Corum, Ken Dold, Steve Eschenbach, are mastered. Mark Herrington, Andy Hill, Tristan Hill, Rich Lando, Bill McManus, Bruce Monti, David Moore, David Smith, John Snyder, John White, Larry Hiller, George Kagiavas, Dennis Kennetz, David Parker, Jack Winkleman 2) Is absolutely fair and honest in application of the rules and administration of the game. 2003 TSSAA GIRLS’ STATE SOFTBALL OFFICIALS 3) Remains poised, collected and in complete control of himself/herself CHATTANOOGA ASSOCIATION MURFREESBORO ASSOCIATION in all game situations. Mike Richards, Edward Rowe Gordon Matthews HENDERSONVILLE ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE ASSOCIATION 4) Radiates self-confidence and dignity as befits a person in such an Randall D. Conn Mike Ladd important position. JACKSON ASSOCIATION NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION Gerald Nichols Donald Haley 5) Has the saving grace of a good sense of humor without undue levity KNOXVILLE ASSOCIATION TRI-CITIES ASSOCIATION Condy Sharp Rufus Houston III and wise-cracking. MEMPHIS ASSOCIATION WAVERLY ASSOCIATION James Beyersdorf, Anthony Capodiferro Wayne McMeans 6) Is in proper position using prescribed mechanics and techniques.

7) Is positive and forceful when making decisions. 2003 TSSAA BOYS’ STATE BASEBALL OFFICIALS 8) Is tactful and diplomatic in contacts with players and coaches. CHATTANOOGA ASSOCIATION MEMPHIS ASSOCIATION Mark Thacker James Herbert, Tommy Killough, Sammie Kimbrell COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION 9) Is courteous and polite in all dealings. James Miles MURFREESBORO ASSOCIATION Brian Norfleet, Kenneth Norfleet COOKEVILLE ASSOCIATION 10) Is as courageous as Galahad and as wise as Solomon. Vince Lanius NASHVILLE ASSOCIATION John Griswold, Larry Hall, Jeff Wright DICKSON ASSOCIATION 11) Is loyal to fellow officials and willing to accept responsibility. Wayne Hines NORTHWEST James Meeks, Stephen Russell JACKSON ASSOCIATION Thomas Sewell, David Wade TRI-CITIES 12) Is willing and, in fact, eager to appear before the public but never to Dale Ford, Dean Hurley JASPER ASSOCIATION distract attention from the game. Joel Hargis, Steve Trussler TULLAHOMA ASSOCIATION Jody Ferrell, Binns Jordan KNOXVILLE ASSOCIATION 13) Is businesslike in all dealings with coaches and athletic Albert Waltman, Jr.Albert Waltman, Jr. WAVERLY ASSOCIATION administrators. James Riley

16 TSSAA would like to congratulate and recognize the officials listed below for their years of service in officiating high school sports in the state of Tennessee. We appreciate their support and dedication to high school sports in the state of Tennessee. TSSAA will recognize the recipients of the 25, 40, and 50 year awards in this issue of the NEWS and we will recognize the recipients of the 5, 10, and 15 year awards in following issues.

OFFICIALS RECEIVING 50 YEAR AWARDS MERWIN, TIMOTHY A JACKSON FAIN, GEORGE A . MILAN MITCHELL, ELAINE SMYRNA SCHRIVNER, BILLY D. JACKSON OWEN, ALAN C GLEASON OFFICIALS RECEIVING 40 YEAR AWARDS OWEN, JOHN D BARTLETT BAIRD, HARRY G. NASHVILLE PETERS, JR., CHARLES Y ELIZABETHTON CICIRELLO, SANTO LIMESTONE PETTWAY, GARY D. SWEETWATER CONLEY, ROBERT M . HORNBEAK PIERCE JR, FRANK D CLARKSVILLE DOCKINS JR, C A CLEVELAND POND, AL COTTONTOWN WILSON JR, W A ERWIN RUSSELL, JERALD W MARYVILLE SADLER, TOMMY JACKSON OFFICIALS RECEIVING 25 YEAR AWARDS SANDERS, WILLIAM H. COLUMBIA AYERS, KAREN J. CORDOVA SHARP, TIM LEE LAKE CITY BEYER, ANTHONY LEWISBURG TUCKER, JIM COLUMBIA BOYNTON, BENNETT PIKEVILLE VIAR, MACK C SWEETWATER BRANNON, TERESA CHATTANOOGA WALKER, GLENN G. LOUISVILLE CARR, PHILLIP M. DRESDEN WHEATLEY, HAROLD RIPLEY CREWS, JACK W HAMPSHIRE WISDOM, LIGUE M. CROSSVILLE CROWE, MARIE D. OOTLEWAH CLOUD, JR., WILLIAM M CLARKSVILLE DAVIS, CAROLINE KNOXVILLE FRAZIER, ROBERT A L HUNTSVILLE DERRING, JR., NAMON CHATTANOOGA GENTRY, JR., CHARLES C CLARKSVILLE DUNN, JANICE MEMPHIS GRIFFIN, ANDY HENDERSONVILE FAIRCLOTH, JACK N NASHVILLE KLEIN, ROBERT M . CLEVELAND FERGUSON, DONNIE H LEOMA KNIGHT, JERRY W CLARKSVILLE FERRELL, RANDY HUMBOLDT LOWRY, RICHARD C BRENTWOOD FINCH, TIM HENDERSONVILLE MARKS, WM FRANK PULASKI FRAZIER, KITTY KINGSPORT MASON, DAVID S. BRENTWOOD GOODWIN, MARSHA CLEVELAND MELTON, KEN MCMINNVILLE GRAY, JR., DANNY W CHATTANOOGA NAVE, JR., GILBERT NASHVILLE GREENLEE, KENNETH J "HERB" JOHNSON CITY RUSSELL, ROBERT M . GREENEVILLE GREGORY, GLORIA A MADISON SNIDER, RONALD D . DRESDEN HARBIN, CHERYL D. KNOXVILLE THOMAS, CASSELL MEMPHIS HODGE, RONNIE ELIZABETHTON TOMLINSON, DAVID R LEBANON HUIE, MICHAEL T. KNOXVILLE TYREE, BEN BRENTWOOD HUTCHESON, DONALD L . CONCORD WARD, JIM G MURFREESBORO LAWS, DAVID M. MANCHESTER WHEELER, OWEN NASHVILLE LOFTIS, MELTON E . GREENEVILLE YOKLEY, JR., CLEVE NASHVILLE MCMACKIN, BUTCH LAWRENCEBURG

TSSAA TECH MINUTE optionally filed online. By having the transfer form online, a school by Earl Nall will be able to see all students that are eligible via transfers and standard eligibility. Transfer forms will not be required to be filed online this school year, but schools that begin to file transfers online Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, all schools are required to will see a greatly reduced paper and time. Plans are underway to file eligibility reports with the state office using the online school tool expand the online school tool system to allow for middle school system. This marks a significant change in business practices between eligibility and schedules to be filed. the TSSAA and its member schools. Filing eligibility online is another Another area where the TSSAA has reduced cost and reduced step in enabling the TSSAA to better serve its member schools by communication time with member schools is by use of a Fax Server. being more responsive by continuing to reduce paperwork. There will With the fax server staff can send faxes to member schools from their be close to 100,000 student athletics having their eligibility filed online desk computer. Individual faxes or group faxes can be sent. Early in this year. the school year it became necessary to contact all football playing Filing eligibility online comes one year after all schools became schools about a rules meeting. By use of the fax server, with a single familiar with the online school tool system by filing all their sport keystroke a fax was sent to all football playing schools. Without the fax schedules last year. Because of schedules being online, the public was server, 312 copies of the information would have had to be made, able to view the time and location of the 48,000 sporting contests that folded and put into envelopes, stamped and mailed. Online training and TSSAA member schools competed in last year. education will begin to be part of the TSSAA’s commitment to better Already, the online school tool system allows schools to change communication with members. This fall as a pilot project, football directory information, add and delete sports, and view non-faculty- coaches had the option of attending rules meetings held throughout the coaches. Schools can expect more from the online school tool system state or “attending” the rules meetings but taking an online assessment. in the winter as the majority of transfer forms will be able to be One hundred eight coaches opted to attend the rules meeting online.

17 2002-2003 SUMMARY OF REPORTED UNSPORTSMANLIKE INCIDENTS

FOOTBALL GIRLS SOCCERVOLLEYBALLBASKETBALLBASKETBALL - BOYS WRESTLING - GIRLS BASEBALLSOFTBALLBOYS SOCCERCROSS COUNTRYTRACK - BOYSBOYS TENNISALLSPORTS Total Players Ejected 103 13 0 55 17 11 48 6 90 0 0 0 343 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 32 6 0 39 4 11 48 5 73 0 0 0 218 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 71 6 0 14 13 0 0 1 14 0 0 0 119 Players Ejected Second Time-Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 1 0 20000 300 0 6 Players Ejected Second Time-Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 00000 000 0 0 Coaches Ejected 8 5 1 25 6 1 16 5 8 0 0 0 75 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 00000 000 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 0 0 0 51010 300 010

FOOTBALL 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 113 92 80 79 119 115 122 126 132 101 103 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 45 39 42 38 34 34 32 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 74 76 80 87 97 67 71 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Coaches Ejected 6 8 8 5 5 4 2 3 2 9 8 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 8 13 4 3 7 0 0 0 2 20 0

GIRLS’ SOCCER 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 14 16 19 19 21 21 24 20 21 12 13 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 13 15 21 9 11 6 6 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 8 6 3 11 9 6 6 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Coaches Ejected 1 3 0 0 4 0 1 5 2 6 5 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0

VOLLEYBALL 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BASKETBALL - BOYS 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 36 50 16 22 71 71 66 64 96 67 55 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 53 45 44 46 60 52 39 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 17 26 22 17 36 15 14 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Coaches Ejected 20 11 48 35 22 24 17 15 16 14 25 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 18 22 7 7 10 3 5 3 12 7 5

CROSS COUNTRY 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 00 001000000

TENNIS BOYS 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

18 BASKETBALL - GIRLS 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 31 19 16 33 20 15 17 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 13 9 8 15 7 4 4 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene GestureIncluded Included Included Included 18 10 8 18 13 11 13 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike ConductIn In In In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene GestureBoys’ Boys’ Boys’ Boys’ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected Numbers Numbers Numbers Numbers 578111326 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0000000 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 7000141

WRESTLING 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 0 1 4 4 17 15 12 27 19 16 11 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 14 12 12 25 17 16 11 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 1 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

BASEBALL 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 0 1 0 0 71 42 47 59 58 51 48 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 68 42 47 58 57 48 48 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 3 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected 13 12 13 13 15 10 16 19 16 23 16 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 4 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 2 1

SOFTBALL 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 2 0 0 0 4 2 3 5 9 4 6 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 5 6 4 5 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected 4 2 2 1 1 5 9 5 3 5 5 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

BOYS’ SOCCER 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 90 116 151 150 217 165 187 139 114 105 90 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 198 148 146 89 82 83 73 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 16 17 29 46 28 22 14 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 3 6 7 9 3 4 6 3 2 2 3 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 3 0 0 Coaches Ejected 2 2 6 3 4 3 3 7 4 10 8 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 6 7 4 5 3 2 3 0 3 3 3

TRACK - BOYS 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coaches Ejected 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

ALL SPORTS 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 Total Players Ejected 257 276 270 272 554 450 477 474 469 371 343 Players Ejected for Unsportsmanlike Conduct 0 0 0 0 410 312 323 286 275 247 218 Players Ejected for Fighting or Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 139 138 142 182 189 124 119 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Unsportsmanlike Conduct 3 6 8 10 5 4 6 8 3 4 6 Players Ejected for 2nd TimeÐ Fight/Obscene Gesture 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 4 1 0 Coaches Ejected 49 40 76 51 62 53 57 65 59 71 75 Coaches Ejected A Second Time 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Unsportsmanlike Incidents 44 44 18 20 30 5 10 3 22 20 10

19 Citizenship TSSAA ROLL OF HONOR Ethics Integrity DO DO D JUST WHAT'S O RIGHTRIGHT Sportsmanship

TM

The TSSAA member schools having no player ejections for unsportsmanlike conduct, no coach ejections, and no major unsportsmanlike incidents reported during 2002-03.

TSSAA MEMBER Lawrence Co. High School St. Mary's Episcopal School HIGH SCHOOLS Lewis Co. High School Station Camp High School Adamsville High School Lexington High School Stewart Co. High School Anderson Co. High School Lighthouse Christian Academy Sullivan East High School Antioch High School Lincoln Co. High School Sullivan South High School Austin-East High School Livingston Academy Temple High School Battle Ground Academy Macon Co. High School Tennessee School for the Blind Big Sandy High School McCallie School Tennessee School for the Deaf Bishop Byrne High School McEwen High School Tipton-Rosemark Academy Bledsoe Co. High School McKenzie High School Treadwell High School Bolivar Central High School McNairy Central High School Trinity Christian Academy Bradford High School Memphis Central High School Trousdale Co. High School Bradley Central High School Memphis South Side High School Twenty-First Century Academy Brentwood Academy Middleton High School Unaka High School Brentwood High Schoo Midway High School Union City High School Cannon Co. High School Milan High School University School Carroll Academy Monterey High School University School of Jackson Chattanooga Christian School Moore Co. High School University School of Nashville Cherokee High School Northeast High School Watertown High School Chester Co. High School Oak Ridge High School Waverly Central High School Christian Academy of Knoxville Obion Co. Central High School Wayne Co. High School Claiborne Co. High School Oneida High School West Carroll High School Clarkrange High School Overton High School West Greene High School Clarksburg High School Perry Co. High School Westside High School Clinch High School Polk Co. High School White House-Heritage High School Coalfield High School Pope John Paul II High School Whites Creek High School Collegedale Academy Portland High School Whitwell High School Columbia Central High School Raleigh Egypt High School Zion Christian Academy Community High School Ravenwood High School Cosby High School Richard Hardy Memorial School TSSAA MEMBER Covington High School Rockwood High School JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Creek Wood High School Rutledge High School Athens Junior High Crockett Co. High School Sale Creek School Bellevue Junior High Hickman Co. High School Santa Fe High School Chickasaw Junior High Houston Co. High School Sequatchie Co. High School E.W. Grove Junior High School Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet Sequoyah High School East Junior High School Huntingdon High School Seymour High School Fayetteville Junior High School Hutchison School Smith Co. High School Georgian Hills Junior High Immaculate Conception High School South Doyle High School H. Louis Scott Junior High Jackson Christian School South Fulton High School J.D. Jackson Junior High Jellico High School St. Agnes Academy West Junior High School King's Academy St. Cecilia Academy Lausanne Collegiate School St. George's High School

20 CSIET

Organizations Accepted for Listing in the 2003-04 CSIET Advisory List

ORGANIZATION LISTING STATUS ORGANIZATION LISTING STATUS Abbey Road 2nd Year Provisional Rocky Mountain Rotary Full Academic Adventures in America Full Rotary - CALVADA District 5190 Full Adventures in Real Communication Full Rotary - Central States Full AFS-USA, Inc. Full Rotary - Districts 5950/5960 Full American Academic & Cultural Exchange Full Rotary - ESSEX Full American Councils for Int'l Education: ACTR/ACCELS Full Rotary - Ohio-Erie Full AIFS, Foundation Full Rotary - South Central Full AIYSEP (American Int'l Youth Student Exchange Program) Full Rotary District 5580 Full Amicus Full Rotary District 7120 Full Amigos Full Rotary District 7150 Full ASA Int’l Full Rotary District 7890 Full Aspect Full Rotary International Full ASSE Full Rotary District 7190 Conditional ASSIST (American Secondary School for Int'l Students & Teachers) Full Rotary SCANEX Full ATAD (Association for Teenage Diplomats) Full School Year Abroad Full AYUSA Full STS Foundation Full Azumano 1st Year Provisional SAI (Student American International) Full CCI (Center for Cultural Interchange) Full Student Quest 1st Year Provisional CISV (Children's Int'l Summer Villages) Full Study Group Full Coop 4-H Full Terra Lingua Full CETUSA (Council for Educational Travel USA) Conditional USSE (United Studies Student Exchange) Full CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) Full VIA (Ventures International Association) Full CASE (Cultural Academic Student Exchange) Full World Experience Full CHI (Cultural Homestay International) Full World Heritage Full DM Discoveries Full YFU - USA 1st Year Provisional ETC (Education Travel and Culture) Full EMF (Educational Merit Foundation) Full For more information on CSIET please contact: ERDT/SHARE! Full Phone: 703-739-9050, E-mail: [email protected] or CSIET EF Foundation Full web site at www.csiet.org FLAG (Foreign Links Around the Globe) Full TYPES OF CSIET LISTING Face the World Full In the 2003-04 CSIET Advisory List, organizations are listed according to one of Forte 1st Year Provisional three categories: Full Listing, Provisional Listing, or Conditional Listing. These FACE (Foundation for Academic Cultural Exchange) Full categories were designed by the CSIET Board of Directors to encourage organizations to administer their programs according to the highest possible FIT (Foundation for Intercultural Travel) 1st Year Provisional standards and to permit the Evaluation Committee to accurately and fairly reflect WISE (Foundation for Worldwide Int'l Student Exchange) Full its conclusions. Global Insights Full Global World 1st Year Provisional Full Listing is the status that organizations and programs described in the IHS (Intercultural Homestay Services) Full CSIET Advisory List are accorded when they have demonstrated full compliance International Fellowship Full. with the CSIET Standards. ISE (International Student Exchange) Full Provisional Listing reflects the Evaluation Committee's determination that an INTO Ed Full organization is in its first or second year of listing with CSIET, and is judged to Musiker Full be in compliance with CSIET Standards. Nacel Open Door Full NWSE Full Conditional Listing is a status that may be granted to an organization that had previously achieved either a Full or Conditional Listing. It is issued to NW Services 2nd Year Provisional organizations that the Accreditation Committee determines are substantially in OCEAN (Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations) Full compliance with the standards but which need improvement in one or more PIE (Pacific Intercultural Exchange) Full areas. Conditional Listing is granted for one year, but may be renewed for PAX Full subsequent one-year periods upon completion of review by the Accreditation Quest 2nd Year Provisional Committee. Conditional Listing is not granted to newly applying organizations. Reflections Full

21 OFFICIAL NOTICES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified.

SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION

School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Bartlett Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School self-reported. School fined $250. Games forfeited. Student-athlete Playing ineligible player in nine games, after playing in Bradley Central Softball ineligible for 25% of remainder of games or for remainder of season, an independent game. whichever is least. Meeting held at state office. Coach suspended from practice and games Cascade Boys Soccer Head coach removed team from competition. for 7 days. School’s decision to suspend next game. Coach not allowed to attend Clarksville Boys Soccer Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. game under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next game. Coach not allowed to attend Clarksville Boys Soccer Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. game under suspension. School fined $250.

Columbia Academy Baseball Players came on field after play at home plate. School fined $250.

School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Cookeville Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School self-reported. School fined $50. Game forfeited. Student-athlete Playing ineligible player in one game, after playing in an Culleoka Softball ineligible for 25% of remainder of games or for remainder of season. independent game. whichever is least. School’s decision to suspend next game. Coach not allowed to attend David Lipscomb Boys Soccer Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. game under suspension. School fined $250.

David Lipscomb Baseball Playing ineligible player in two games. School self-reported. School fined $100. Games forfeited.

School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to East Ridge Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to East Ridge Baseball Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Meeting held at state office. School initiated disciplinary action. School F. C. Boyd Christian Boys Soccer Coach removed team from competition. fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Franklin Road Academy Baseball Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School self-reported. School fined $250. Games forfeited. School to Hixson Football Playing ineligible player during 2002 season. return financial share of first round game and plaque won by school. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Henry County Softball Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Hunters Lane Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to J. Frank White Academy Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to John Overton Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Johnson County Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Johnson County Softball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Kingston Softball Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to McMinn County Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next game. Coach not allowed to attend Memphis University School Boys Soccer Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. game under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Millington Central Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Meeting held at state office. Coach suspended from practice and games Millington Central Boys Soccer Head coach removed team from competition. for one week

Millington Central Boys Soccer Use of non-faculty coach. School fined $500. Coach must attend required courses.

School’s decision to suspend next four games. Coach not allowed to Mt. Pleasant Boys Soccer Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Last game. School’s decision to suspend first two games of 03-04 season. Nashville Christian School Boys Soccer Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Oakland Boys Soccer (JV) Fan came onto field during altercation. School fined $250.

School’s decision to suspend from five practices and five games. Coach Oliver Springs Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. not allowed to attend games under suspension. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Richland Softball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Summertown Baseball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next game. Coach not allowed to attend Sycamore Boys Soccer Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. game under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Unicoi County Baseball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Warren County Boys Soccer (JV) Fan came onto field during altercation. School fined $250.

School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Westmoreland Softball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250. School’s decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to Wooddale Baseball Ass’t coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. attend games under suspension. School fined $250.

22 ......

NATIONAL FEDERATION INTERSCHOLASTIC COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Listed below are the names of the individuals who attended the NFHS Coaches Education Courses and the dates they attended. It must be noted that attendance in the class does not give them credit for successful completion of their requirements. In order to receive credit for successfully completing the coursework, each participant must pass the Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid tests.

PARTICIPANTS APRIL 5TH Ð 6TH, 2003 Austin Thompson Ripley High School Cherie Abner Westmoreland High School Richard Todd Westside High School Greg Abner Hunters Lane High School Scott Vermillion Twin Springs High School R. Andre' Baker Mt. Pleasant High School David Bersebach Boyd Buchanan High School PARTICIPANTS JUNE 11TH Ð 12TH, 2003 Shannon Blair-Brooks Seymour High School Tyler Baker David Crockett High School Ted Bloodworth Goodpasture Christian School Sheila Banks Antioch High School Trenton Boykin Kathy Bedell Hillwood High School J.W. Bozzi St. Andrew’s Sewanee School Mike Black Sequoyah High School Jody Brothers Pope John Paul II High School Jessie Brown Franklin Road Academy Mike Connolly Cleveland Middle School Tina Brown Summertown Elementary School Jason C. Cook Pope John Paul II High School Carlo Dade Nashville Dalewood Middle School Zack Cowans Warren Co. High School Jennifer Dickey Summertown Elementary School Michelle Dzierzynski Cannon Co. High School Christian Earl Brainerd High School Norrita Frizzell Rock Springs Middle School Chris Grizzard, Sr. Moore County High School Joshua Gray Oak Ridge High School Jennifer Grovatt Antioch High School George Gulas RGAP Kelli Rena Magouirk Huntland School James A. Jacobs T.A. Dugger Junior High School Barry Mangrum Antioch High School Donald R. Jones Ii Portland High School Julie Marbet Tina King West Elementary School Larry Markus Ingram Sowell School Jack Kinney St. Benedict at Auburndale Vicki Markus Ingram Sowell School Bill Ladd Brentwood Academy Jessica Anne Matias Tennessee State University Jeff C. Lewis Oak Ridge High School Kelly McClain Father Ryan High School Alphonso Martin Walker Valley High School Andrew Meldrum Bryan Matheny Warren Co. High School Dan Owens Franklin Road Academy Dustin McPherson Cleveland Middle School Alicia Parrott Culleoka Unit School Allison Paterson St. Andrew’s Sewanee School Jodi Putman Summertown Elementary School Thomas Paulus Tracy Ralph Dickson County High School Any Polk Ezell Harding Christian School Tricia Reischman Culleoka Unit School Jason Reinbold Ravenwood High School Larry Seivers Webb School of Knoxville Barbara Richards Lebanon High School Cynthia Shannon Summertown Elementary School Jeff Richards Lebanon High School Maurice Shaw Tullahoma High School Kim Shelby Davidson Academy Amy Jo Smith Culleoka School James Stewart Jackson Co. Middle School Ron Sparkman, Jr. Antioch High School Patty Tomlinson Franklin High School Sandy Stringfellow Robertson Academy Jim Ward Riverdale High School Tobran Tillman Austin East High School Noel Roberts White Carter Middle School Randall Toney Davidson Academy Bobby A. Wilson Munford High School Anita Winters Summertown Elementary School Brandon V. Woods Pearl Cohn High School Harry Wolfe Cumberland County High School Clark Wormsley Webb School of Knoxville PARTICIPANTS APRIL 26TH Ð 27TH, 2003 Donald Beardsley Knoxville Catholic High School PARTICIPANTS JULY 16TH Ð 17TH, 2002 Rodney Cain Southern Baptist Education Center Sean Andre St. Agnes Academy Regina Childers Dyer County High School Harold Atkins, Sr. Manassas High School Curtis Choate Caywood School Eddie Coleman Milan High School Dr. Davidson Curwen Jackson North Side High School Missy Cranford Bartlett High School Timothy Deaton Ravenwood High School Wes Crump Germantown High School Mark Dunn University School of Jackson LaMonnia DeBerry Hardin County Middle School Zack Farris Chester County High School Deirdre Dickson Memphis City Schools - Berclair Sammy Fisher Decatur Co. Riverside High School Tony Fisher Evangelical Christian School LuCindy Hopkins Anthony Flynn Germantown High School Patrick Hopper Memphis University School Jimmy Garrison Evangelical Christian School Michael Hutchens Knoxville Catholic High School Joseph Hickman Donelson Christian Academy Keith Hutchison Trinity Christian School Ralph Hill Memphis Central High School Travis Johnson Hillcrest Elementary School Roosevelt Howard Memphis Central High School Michael Ketron Morristown Hamblen High School East Jermaine Johnson Ridgeway High School Raymond Knisley Waverly Central High School Jay Joyner Houston High School Dante Lee Coeburn High School Thomas Kilman Germantown High School David Lee Pound High School Jeremy Leary St. Benedict at Auburndale Joey Lloyd Oneida High School Tim Long Briarcrest Christian School Richard Marsh Alcoa High School Laura Madsen Christian Brothers High School Amanda Medlin Camden Elementary School Tommy Martin St. Benedict at Auburndale Rhonda Mitchell Decatur County Middle School Mitch McDaniel Bartlett High School Ronnie Mitchell Houston County High School Ted Paduck St. Benedict at Auburndale Joel Mullins Rye Cove High School Ronnie Roberts Loudon High School Jordan Mullins Twin Springs High School Steve Schaffer St. Benedict at Auburndale Jennethia Pearson Carroll Academy Karla Scott Lighthouse Christian Academy Steve Reynolds Westview High School Brian Selvege Lenoir City High School Stephen Russell Smith County High School Andy Smith McCallie School Chris Smith Ripley High School Ben Sudduth St. Benedict at Auburndale Stacey Stewart Camden Elementary School Graydon Swisher Cordova High School Ken Sutton Brighton High School Sean Tuohy Briarcrest Christian School

23 econ TSSAA NEWS ee S dary ss Sc ne h n o e o ROUTING REPORT T l TSSAA A This routing report is provided to assist th on leti iati principals and athletic directors in ensuring that c A s s o c the TSSAA News is seen by all necessary school personnel. Each individual should check the appropriate box after having read the News and pass it on 2003-2004 REGIONAL RULES MEETINGS to the next individual on the list or return it to the athletic administrator. 2003-2004 TRACK RULES MEETINGS Monday, Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School ❑ Athletic Director Wednesday, Jan. 28 7:00 p.m. Gray, Daniel Boone High School ❑ Girls Tennis Coach Thursday, Jan. 29 7:00 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School ❑ Baseball Coach Monday, Feb. 2 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School ❑ Boys Tennis Coach Wednesday, Feb. 4 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School ❑ Girls Basketball Coach Thursday, Feb. 5 7:00 p.m. Jackson, Union University ❑ Girls Track & Field Coach Monday, Feb. 9 7:00 p.m. Murfreesboro, Riverdale High School ❑ Boys Basketball Coach ❑ Boys Track & Field Coach ❑ Girls Cross Country Coach 2003-2004 BASEBALL RULES MEETINGS ❑ Girls Volleyball Coach January 15 6:00 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School January 17 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Memphis University School ❑ Boys Cross Country Coach January 17 2:00 p.m. Jackson, University School ❑ Wrestling Coach January 18 2:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School ❑ Football Coach January 28 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School ❑ Cheerleading Coach January 29 6:00 p.m. Gray, Daniel Boone High School ❑ Boys Golf Coach January 31 9:00 a.m. Knoxville, Fulton High School (Coaches Only) ❑ Girls Golf Coach February 1 2:00 p.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High School ❑ Girls Soccer Coach February 2 6:30 p.m. Knoxville, Fulton High School (Umpires Only) ❑ Boys Soccer Coach There will be umpires’ clinics in Memphis, Jackson, Knoxville, and Nashville on the dates and times listed above at those sites. At all umpires’ clinics, ❑ Softball Coach there will also be a rules meeting for coaches. The umpires’ clinic in Other______Knoxville will be held at Fulton High School on February 2 at 6:30 p.m.

2003-2004 SOCCER RULES MEETINGS Tuesday, Feb. 4 5:00 p.m. Knoxville, West High School Wednesday, Feb. 5 5:00 p.m. Jackson, Union University, Harvey Hall Thursday, Feb. 6 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School

2003-2004 WRESTLING RULES MEETINGS Monday, Oct. 20 7:00 p.m. Morristown, West High School Tuesday, Oct. 21 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School Monday, Oct. 27 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Tuesday, Oct. 28 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School

2003-2004 SOFTBALL RULES MEETINGS Monday, Jan. 12 7:00 p.m. Smithville, DeKalb County High School Wednesday, Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. Gray, Daniel Boone High School Thursday, Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School of Knoxville Wednesday, Jan. 21 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Board of Education Thursday, Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. Jackson, Union University Monday, Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Wednesday, Jan. 28 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School Thursday, Jan. 29 7:00 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School

2003-2004 ADMINISTRATORS’ MEETINGS Monday, Sept. 15 9:00 a.m. Algood, Star Center, 228 E. Main St. – No Middle School Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16 9:00 a.m. Gray, Daniel Boone High School – Middle School Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17 9:00 a.m. Knoxville, Central High School – Middle School Meeting Thursday, Sept. 18 9:00 a.m. Chattanooga, Stadium Club, Finley Stadium – Middle School Meeting Monday, Sept. 22 9:00 a.m. Nashville, Baptist Hospital, Plaza Conference Center (20th & Church) – Middle School Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Board of Education – Middle School Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24 9:00 a.m. Jackson, Union University – Middle School Meeting Thursday, Sept. 25 9:00 a.m. Fayetteville, Municipal Building (On the Square) – Middle School Meeting Middle School meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m.