Sportsmanship

As we have competed against each other these last few months in Advisory challenges, we have seen some great rivalries, laughter, and tough competition.  We also have noticed the need to review what having good sportsmanship is!!

1. As a group, discuss what you think the key components of having good sportmanship are

2. Watch this clip from Positive Coaching Alliance about treating opponents with respect

3. Think of 1 or 2 favorite athletes of those in the class (In case you need to research some athletes https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2019/12/19/decade-best-ranking-top-50-athletes-over-last-10-years/4399929002/)

Discuss the following questions

• How does he or she handle difficult situations, such as making mistakes, following the rules, losing games, dealing with controversial calls by officials, reacting to poor performances by teammates, or hearing criticisms from fans, the media, and opponents? 

• What messages do these actions send to kids, fans, teammates, and opponents about sportsmanship? 

• Is he or she a good sport? Why? 

4. Finally, Summarize the main ideas of being a good sport, from KidsHealth (see below)