WINTER SOCCER BLOG
2023 Soccer Playoffs
Athletic Directors and Soccer Coaches: Congratulations to all teams advancing to the 2023 soccer playoffs. Please take a few minutes to review the video linked below which recaps the governing rules for playoff contests. LINK TO VIDEO LINK TO PLAYOFF CHECKLIST Please...
Fan Behavior
HEAD ADMINISTRATORS and ATHLETIC DIRECTORS: Fan Behavior is a critical component of providing a positive atmosphere at all TAPPS contests. It is each school’s responsibility to model, teach and expect good sportsmanship from all in attendance. Fans should not be a...
REMOVAL OF JERSEY – RED CARD
Athletic Directors and Coaches: As the TAPPS Soccer season enters its final month of play, please take a minute to remind your staff and players of the following rule. Removal of a players jersey after scoring a goal is considered taunting. This action is considered...
Fan Behavior – February ’23
Administrators and Athletic Directors: As we move into February, the final district games and playoffs are just around the corner for basketball and soccer. From the reports received in our office, January brought out the worst in our fan base across Texas. Fans have...
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS
Athletic Directors: With the weather potential in North Texas, travel and games may be impacted. Please take a minute to review the TAPPS weather policies as outlined in Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws. Section 138.V Temperature In the event the outside temperature...
Crowd Management
Administrators and Athletic Directors: As we approach the end of the winter sports seasons and the beginning of the spring sports, an alarming trend has been seen at recent basketball contests. There have been several instances of fans “storming” the court following a...
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...
Health and Safety – Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Administrators and Athletic Directors, Good morning In light of Monday night’s NFL cardiac incident, the TAPPS Office felt that this was a good time to remind our membership of the importance of ensuring the safety of the athletes participating in your programs....
Rank One Winter Sports Compliance
Coaches and AD’s The TAPPS Office would like to thank those of you who have entered your basketball and soccer schedules and are keeping up with scores. However, as we review all of our schools, our overall compliance is lacking. As a reminder, scores must be reported...
Winter – reminder email roster/sched/scores
Athletic Directors and Coaches: The TAPPS Office sent instructions and reminders on 10/17 and 10/28 asking all Basketball and Winter Soccer Coaches to make sure their team Rosters, Schedules and Scores are entered in Rank One. Thank you to those who have completed...
