“The importance of good sportsmanship”

1.    One of the first important roles of sportsmanship is always be a good role model. Being a good role model motivates them to do their best and do it right.

2.    Another important rule of sportsmanship is being a team player. This helps build trust among team members.

3.  Respect is another important characteristic of sportsmanship. Trust among the team is as important as winning.

4.  Playing fair. A real victory comes when you do it right and play it fairly without the use of cheating, lying, or delivering.

5.  Helping child understand the importance of sportsmanship will not only allow them to develop into a mature athlete, but will enable them to deal with difficult situations away from sports in a positive way later in life.

6.  Good sportsmanship helps you acknowledge your mistakes and willing to learn from them and your team mates.