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Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship
Diane Shuck, CMAAAssistant Principal/
Athletics & Activities Director
Air Academy High SchoolColorado Springs, CO
Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship
Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship
"I am not a role model." -Charles Barkley
"There is no such thing as sportsmanship." -Terrell Davis "I would rather win than have good sportsmanship." -Allen Iverson
What is Sportsmanship?
…a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity.…losing without complaint and victory without gloating…treating others as you wish to be treated and respect others and one's self…self-control, courteous, and accepting results of one's actions…being a good citizen.
Who Influences Positive Behaviors?
• Parents• Teammates/Peers• Student Fans• Coaches• Athletic director
How do each of these have an effect on sportsmanship?
Parents & Sportsmanship
How do you develop this with parents?• Parent Meetings• Video’s (positive or negative)• District or Athletic Department
Mission• Program Advertisements• PA Announcements
Why do parents need positive sporting behaviors?
To prevent violent actions towards officials, opponents, and other spectators.
To promote ethics, integrity, and respect in all walks of life.
To serve as proper role models for our students.
Sports develop character in youth, it reveals character in adults.
Parents rules and tips for creating a positive environment
Accept the outcomeParticipationNo alcohol, tobacco and drugsAsk your child Release your childKeep perspective
Coaches Impact on Sportsmanship
• Coaches are the AMBASSADORS• How they lead is what is seen as
acceptable• “What you permit, you promote.”• Professional Development opportunities• Book Study/Wiki discussions• Core Beliefs• Habitudes Program• Videos (You Tube)
Student Fans/Peers & Sportsmanship
Working with student leaders/captains Develop a positive fan group Honor a sportsmanship athlete each
season Strong expectations Highlight weekly sportsmanship
opportunities Sportsmanship Summits/Symposiums
Sports are not only who is best. It’s not just to win at all costs. If that’s all it is, if it is to win no matter what, even if you trample on your fellow competitors by cheating, by breaking ethic of sport, our society is in a lot of trouble….
Travis Tygart - USADA
Spirit, Pride, Sportsmanship!
