Trash talking and chirping play’s an important role in every sport around the country. Everywhere you go for school sports or travel sports there will always be chirping, But is chirping a tool for gaining an advantage or a sign of poor sportsmanship? 

Trash talk or chirping can very easily distract opponents and give your team a psychological edge. But do you think sports have gone too far when chirping bad things about the other team that’s not necessary? Even though some people think chirping is too far, Fans love rivalries and drama and especially trash talk between teams, some may say trash talk adds to the spectacle of all sports. 

Throughout all sports, trash talk seems to be very controversial, but IHSA seems to think it is a very important topic in all sports because they have a whole section on their website about sportsmanship and talking badly about other teams. They take this very seriously and even have a mascot with a good attitude. Their website says, “ Add A. Tude mascot represents the vigor and friendliness of the proper behavior that is the backbone of good sportsmanship.” If they have to make a mascot for a good attitude, it has to be a problem. 

Trash talk has an importance in sports when it’s clever, competitive, and respectful. But when it turns ugly, it stains the game.