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Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Soccer

Wauwatosa West at Kenosha Klash Tournament
Sept. 2, 2018


I had the pleasure to center Wauwatosa West twice for the Kenosha Klash Tournament. I want to stress how respectful the players were to officials and other players. When there is a need to communicate with officials, they do so in a very respectful and calm manner, as does their coach. I praise the Wauwatosa West administration for finding a coach who instilled a culture they felt best represents their school and community. That is a culture of competitiveness that does not supersede sportsmanship, respect and civility.

Reporting Official:  Matthew Tuttle

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Germantown vs. Sheboygan North
Sept. 1, 2018


Germantown and Sheboygan North were in the championship match of the Germantown Tournament.  The girls fought very hard, and the score was tight throughout in all three sets. Everyone was polite, played hard and showed great sportsmanship at the conclusion of the match. The players from Sheboygan North came over to us and shook our hands and told us that we did a great job. I thought that was exceptional following such a close loss and how hard they played.

Reporting Official:  Donna Wilson

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Germantown vs. Sheboygan North
Sept. 1, 2018


Germantown and Sheboygan North were in the championship match of the Germantown Tournament.  The girls fought very hard, and the score was tight throughout in all three sets. Everyone was polite, played hard and showed great sportsmanship at the conclusion of the match. The players from Sheboygan North came over to us and shook our hands and told us that we did a great job. I thought that was exceptional following such a close loss and how hard they played.

Reporting Official:  Donna Wilson

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Germantown vs. Sheboygan North
Sept. 1, 2018


Germantown and Sheboygan North were in the championship match of the Germantown Tournament.  The girls fought very hard, and the score was tight throughout in all three sets. Everyone was polite, played hard and showed great sportsmanship at the conclusion of the match. The players from Sheboygan North came over to us and shook our hands and told us that we did a great job. I thought that was exceptional following such a close loss and how hard they played.

Reporting Official:  Donna Wilson

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Abbotsford @ Marathon
Aug. 31, 2018


Our officiating crew would like to acknowledge the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the Marathon  Abbotsford head coaches, their staff, and entire sidelines during their contest. We experienced a spirited contest between two talented and hardworking teams, and the officials would like to applaud the actions of both head coaches. The coaches did an exceptional job of modeling positive sportsmanship. Coaches were upbeat with their commands, kept their players motivated and working hard, and were positive and encouraging with their comments and actions. Their coaching styles and their modeling of proper behavior allowed the players to be positive and attentive to the rules, exhibit good sportsmanship, and listen to the suggestions of the officials.  We appreciate the optimistic actions of both school’s football programs.   We were honored to officiate the class acts of Head Coach Ryan Winkler and Head Coach Jacob Knapmiller and their staffs.  We wish them continued success in their ability to teach the most important role of sports, Sportsmanship!

Reporting Official:  Shawn Umland

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Winter/Birchwood @ Prairie Farm
Aug. 31, 2018


I would like to recognize the coaches, players and fans for both schools in showing good sportsmanship throughout the game. The players helped each other to get up after each play, and the coaches showed nothing but respect to all officials. Thanks for letting us be part of this well-played game.

Reporting Official:  Patrick Plumer

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Fox Valley Lutheran @ Luxemburg-Casco
Aug. 24, 2018


The schools of Luxemburg Casco and Fox Valley Lutheran should be proud of their players as they displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout the game. Players were observed helping up opponents and tapping opponents on the helmet after a great play. In addition, both teams were respectful to opponents. A special shout out to Luxemburg-Casco Athletic Director Jenny Bandow. She greeted us at the school, provided the crew with towels, gave us water, and provided us with some food after the game. Thank you Jenny for your wonderful hospitality!  


Reporting Official:  James Schaefer

Sportsmanship Plus-Football

Brown Deer @ Sheboygan Falls
Aug. 17, 2018


All the players and coaches were very respectful to other players and officials. It is this type of sportsmanship that makes it enjoyable to officiate high school sports, but is something that we don’t always see. All the kids played hard from start to finish, and they will see success because of the hard work.  

Reporting Official:  Steve Kiel

Sportsmanship Plus-Football

Antigo @ Berlin
Aug. 17, 2018


What a great start to the 2018 high school football season! We had the privilege working this game and would like to give both programs a “shout out” for their sportsmanship and positive teaching approach. It began with the professionalism of Athletic Director Joe Brandl who met us with a reserved parking space and then escorted us to our dressing facilities where he had provided a pregame snack and Gatorade for us. Upon entering the field we met with coaches from both teams who were outstanding in their positive and instructive approach. Joe Stellmacher (Berlin) and Tom Schofield (Antigo) and their staffs are both excellent examples of what it means to make high school sports an extension of the class room. Both teams were well-coached and disciplined. Both teams played hard and respectful. Both coaching staffs were professional and engaged, encouraging their athletes and allowing us to do our jobs to the best of our ability. It is when coaches coach, officials manage their environment and players compete that sport is at its best. In high school sports every team has the opportunity to learn the value of hard work, persistence, team work, how to compete, how to deal with success and even more importantly how to deal with adversity. It is not the mistakes or adversity in life that defines us but how we respond. These young men from both of these programs have coaches and staffs that will teach them those lessons which wills serve them well after their football playing ends. It was a privilege to be a part of this high school sports experience and a great way to begin the season.

Reporting Official:  Stephan Sanders

Sportsmanship Plus-Football

Antigo @ Berlin
Aug. 17, 2018


What a great start to the 2018 high school football season! We had the privilege working this game and would like to give both programs a “shout out” for their sportsmanship and positive teaching approach. It began with the professionalism of Athletic Director Joe Brandl who met us with a reserved parking space and then escorted us to our dressing facilities where he had provided a pregame snack and Gatorade for us. Upon entering the field we met with coaches from both teams who were outstanding in their positive and instructive approach. Joe Stellmacher (Berlin) and Tom Schofield (Antigo) and their staffs are both excellent examples of what it means to make high school sports an extension of the class room. Both teams were well-coached and disciplined. Both teams played hard and respectful. Both coaching staffs were professional and engaged, encouraging their athletes and allowing us to do our jobs to the best of our ability. It is when coaches coach, officials manage their environment and players compete that sport is at its best. In high school sports every team has the opportunity to learn the value of hard work, persistence, team work, how to compete, how to deal with success and even more importantly how to deal with adversity. It is not the mistakes or adversity in life that defines us but how we respond. These young men from both of these programs have coaches and staffs that will teach them those lessons which wills serve them well after their football playing ends. It was a privilege to be a part of this high school sports experience and a great way to begin the season.

Reporting Official:  Stephen Sanders

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