ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

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BASEBALL

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CROSS COUNTRY

Fan Behavior

Administrators, Athletic Directors and Coaches: As we approach district play in our fall sports, interschool rivalries are revived and the intensity of the competitions increases both on the fields and courts as well as in the stands.  As a result, our fans desire to...

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UNIFORMS REMINDER

UNIFORMS REMINDER Athletic Directors: As you look to the start of your spring sports seasons, please take time to review the uniform guidelines presented in the TAPPS By-Laws and the NFHS playing rules for each sport. TAPPS must approve any changes or exceptions to...

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Own Every Inch of the Hardwood this Winter with Hudl

View this email in your browser Own the hardwood with Hudl this winter From preseason practices to playoff games, Hudl’s basketball tools are built to help you get the most out of your team at every point of the season. Here’s a look at what they offer for programs...

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2023 Cross Country Championships – Entry Instructions

Athletic Directors and Coaches: With the location set and the schedules made, we turn our attention to the team entries for the 2023 Cross Country Championships. TAPPS Cross Country Landing Page 2023 Cross Country Entry Instructions General rules allow each school to...

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FIELD HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

GOLF

SOCCER

COVID Game Cancellations

Head Administrators and Athletic Directors: Over the past weeks the TAPPS Fall Seasons returned to play across our state.  While many contests have taken place without incident, there have been reports of game cancellations resulting from COVID tests and protocols....

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TAPPS Drone Policy

TAPPS Drone Policy Athletic Directors and Coaches: As you make your plans for the coming football and fall soccer seasons, please review the policy outlined below regarding the use of drones in a stadium or over populated areas. Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws...

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Spring Sports and Rank One

Athletic Directors and Coaches, As many of our schools have begun spring sports practices and games we want to give everyone a friendly reminder to make sure that you have everything entered and up to date in Rank One. Thank you to those who have completed those tasks...

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Winter Score Reporting – First reminder

Athletic Directors and Coaches: As the basketball and winter soccer seasons move into their fifth week, we want to remind all AD’s and Coaches of the importance of reporting game schedules and scores. Thank you to all who have your schedules and scores entered and up...

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SOFTBALL

SWIMMING

TENNIS

Hudl for Baseball and Softball is Here

View this email in your browser Hudl for baseball and softball is here. Hudl has developed a way for you to quickly and easily review post-game film. Hudl for baseball and softball saves you time each week with clipped video on every play and by helping bring...

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August – Swim Info/Update

Athletic Directors and Swim Coaches: With the end of summer and the beginning of school, the TAPPS calendar required a few changes based on facility availability.  When the UIL moved their originally posted competition dates back a week, it also meant our competitions...

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Spring Coaches in Rank One

Spring Coaches in Rank One Athletic Directors: As we prepare for the beginning of the TAPPS spring sports seasons, please remember to update your personnel in Rank One. The entire coaching staff (head coach and assistants) must be listed in each sport. All coaches...

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TRACK & FIELD

VOLLEYBALL

WRESTLING

Spring Sports President Meeting Canceled

Spring Sports President Meeting Canceled Coaches and AD’s, The Spring Sports President Meeting Webinar that was scheduled for Thursday, February 8 has been canceled. In its place, the TAPPS Office will be sending out an individual video for each spring sport which...

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Officials

Athletic Directors: As you look to the start of your fall sports seasons, this is a reminder that all TAPPS member schools must use officials only from chapters approved by TAPPS. All individuals officiating contests involving TAPPS schools must be registered with and...

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Get recruited to compete in college

TAPPS and NCSA Next College Student Athlete have teamed up to host an exclusive online recruiting class for college-bound athletes interested in competing at the college level. Join NCSA’s Jabari Moore (Director of Regional Recruiting), as he covers what every family...

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