Teaching Our Students Good Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self-control. A good sport has fun because they enjoy playing the game more than the final outcome. Values to instill in students prior to participation in the competition:

1. Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated.

2. Respect not only your teammates, but also your opponents.

3. Respect your coaches and the officials of the game.

4. Respect the rules of the game.

5. Always play fair.

6. Accept the judgment calls of the coaches and the officials without argument.

7. Offer encouragement to teammates, especially when they make mistakes.

8. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back into the game.

9. Lose without pouting.

10. Win without gloating.