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Teachable Moments
When you see media reports on negative sports incidents, it is important to capitalize on the opportunity to talk with youth athletes about what they are witnessing. One way is to assert what you think of the situation
ROOTS
Unfortunately, youth sports today can sometimes be a sea of volatile emotions. Sadly some adults and athletes still have a win-at-all-cost mentality. And the heat of competition can sometimes bring out the worst in both adults and kids. But members of the Responsible Sports community – parents and coaches – work hard to Honor The Game and teach the principles of ROOTS to our young athletes. To remember components of this code, use the acronym ROOTS, which stands for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self.
Explore the content below to learn more about ROOTS.
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Honoring Officials
A key to Responsible Coaching is clear communication with players and their parents. So, occasionally in this series of articles, we will deliver sample scripts that Responsible Coaches can draw from to address individual topics. The first topic is how to treat officials, which coaches should address in a pre-season meeting with players and parents.
Why We Honor The Game
When you love the game, one of the best things you can do to keep your cherished game alive and well is to consistently Honor The Game.
Honoring The Game
Responsible Coaching: Honoring The Game (Article 5 of 7)
