Character Counts in Sports
Spectator Code of Conduct
The T.E.A.M. Game Plan For Parents and Coaches
TEACH...
It is essential that parents and coaches consciously and consistently seek to teach athletes how to think and act in ways that develop and demonstrate the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship.
ENFORCE...
Parents and coaches must be firm in sending consistent messages regarding poor choices and resulting consequences. Teaching is not enough — you must enforce the rules that demonstrate the ideals of sportsmanship and good character represented by the Six Pillars.
ADVOCATE...
Make it a matter of pride with the team. Be a vigorous advocate of good character and sportsmanship in everything you say and do. Be clear and uncompromising that the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship must be demonstrated and applied to sports.
MODEL...
The best and only strategy for character development that works 100 percent of the time is modeling.
In order to make any game a positive experience, show good sportsmanship in the following ways... • Behave appropriately — parents, visitors and students. Character Counts! in Johnston. • Sit in designated areas. • Respect game officials. • Let the coaches do the coaching. • Cheer appropriately. Negative remarks and booing are not permitted. Thank you for supporting your school, the athletes, the coaches and all the teams!
In Search of Sportsmanship
Please let us know what you are doing or what you see others doing, so we can share your stories to strengthen character-building efforts everywhere. To share your stories, call, e-mail or mail us. Call: (515) 278-0552 E-mail: [email protected] Mail: JACD, P.O. Box 10, Johnston, Iowa 50131 Would you like to learn more about “Pursuing Victory with Honor?” Sign-up for a free e-newsletter at [email protected].
Alliance for Character Development
CHARACTER COUNTS! ™
in Sports in Johnston
Alliance for Character Development
The profession of coaching is a profession of teaching ....and a teacher’s influence never ends. Let’s all be winners! Learn More About... The Sport Parent Code of Conduct The Six Pillars of Sportsmanship The T.E.A.M. Game Plan . . . Teach, Enforce, Advocate, Model
National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
Six Pillars of Sportsmanship
Promote sportsmanship and foster good character by teaching, enforcing, advocating and modeling six core ethical principles...
Sport Parent Code of Conduct
Here are tips parents should remember if their child participates in a sport or a team activity.
— Trustworthiness —
• Always pursue victory with honor • Demonstrate and demand integrity • Observe and enforce the spirit and letter of rules • Don’t engage in or tolerate dishonesty or cheating • Don’t compromise education and character-development goals
Be a Positive Role Model
Encourage good sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy to everyone. Demonstrate positive support for all players. Never use profane language or gestures. Never boo or taunt. Never promote violence.
— Respect —
• Treat the tradition of the sport and participate with respect • Don’t engage in or tolerate disrespectful conduct • Win with grace and lose with dignity
Respect Coaches and Officials
Remember, coaches and officials are the authority figures during games and practices. If you have an issue, make an appointment to talk to the coach and/or official at an appropriate time. Never lose your temper in front of your kids. Never question or confront the coach and/or the official or participate in name-calling.
Teach Kids Winning Isn’t Everything
Do not de-emphasize winning, but emphasize adherence to ethical standards and sportsmanship in the pursuit of victory. Never trivialize either the desire to win or the importance of actually winning — it is disrespectful to athletes and coaches. Winning is important and trying to win is essential It is one thing to be declared a winner; it is quite another to win with honor.
Remember...Sports Should Be Fun!
The game is for the youth, not the adults. Praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard. Quality programs are based on the belief that vital lessons and the value of sports are learned from the competition itself rather than the outcome.
— Responsibility —
Alliance for Character Development
• Be a positive role model on and off the field • Further the mental, social and moral development of athletes • Encourage athletes to be committed to their sport and develop academic skills and character to succeed
— Fairness —
• Adhere to high standards of fair play • Treat team members fairly according to their expectations • Never take unfair advantage • Be open-minded
— Caring —
• Assure that the emotional, physical and moral wellbeing is always placed above desires and pressures to win
— Citizenship —
• Promote sportsmanship by honoring the rules and goals of the sport • Establish codes of conduct for coaches, athletes, parents, spectators • Safeguard the integrity of the sport by discouraging the abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
The T.E.A.M. Game Plan For Parents and Coaches
TEACH...
It is essential that parents and coaches consciously and consistently seek to teach athletes how to think and act in ways that develop and demonstrate the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship.
ENFORCE...
Parents and coaches must be firm in sending consistent messages regarding poor choices and resulting consequences. Teaching is not enough — you must enforce the rules that demonstrate the ideals of sportsmanship and good character represented by the Six Pillars.
ADVOCATE...
Make it a matter of pride with the team. Be a vigorous advocate of good character and sportsmanship in everything you say and do. Be clear and uncompromising that the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship must be demonstrated and applied to sports.
MODEL...
The best and only strategy for character development that works 100 percent of the time is modeling.
In order to make any game a positive experience, show good sportsmanship in the following ways... • Behave appropriately — parents, visitors and students. Character Counts! in Johnston. • Sit in designated areas. • Respect game officials. • Let the coaches do the coaching. • Cheer appropriately. Negative remarks and booing are not permitted. Thank you for supporting your school, the athletes, the coaches and all the teams!
In Search of Sportsmanship
Please let us know what you are doing or what you see others doing, so we can share your stories to strengthen character-building efforts everywhere. To share your stories, call, e-mail or mail us. Call: (515) 278-0552 E-mail: [email protected] Mail: JACD, P.O. Box 10, Johnston, Iowa 50131 Would you like to learn more about “Pursuing Victory with Honor?” Sign-up for a free e-newsletter at [email protected].
Alliance for Character Development
CHARACTER COUNTS! ™
in Sports in Johnston
Alliance for Character Development
The profession of coaching is a profession of teaching ....and a teacher’s influence never ends. Let’s all be winners! Learn More About... The Sport Parent Code of Conduct The Six Pillars of Sportsmanship The T.E.A.M. Game Plan . . . Teach, Enforce, Advocate, Model
National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
Six Pillars of Sportsmanship
Promote sportsmanship and foster good character by teaching, enforcing, advocating and modeling six core ethical principles...
Sport Parent Code of Conduct
Here are tips parents should remember if their child participates in a sport or a team activity.
— Trustworthiness —
• Always pursue victory with honor • Demonstrate and demand integrity • Observe and enforce the spirit and letter of rules • Don’t engage in or tolerate dishonesty or cheating • Don’t compromise education and character-development goals
Be a Positive Role Model
Encourage good sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy to everyone. Demonstrate positive support for all players. Never use profane language or gestures. Never boo or taunt. Never promote violence.
— Respect —
• Treat the tradition of the sport and participate with respect • Don’t engage in or tolerate disrespectful conduct • Win with grace and lose with dignity
Respect Coaches and Officials
Remember, coaches and officials are the authority figures during games and practices. If you have an issue, make an appointment to talk to the coach and/or official at an appropriate time. Never lose your temper in front of your kids. Never question or confront the coach and/or the official or participate in name-calling.
Teach Kids Winning Isn’t Everything
Do not de-emphasize winning, but emphasize adherence to ethical standards and sportsmanship in the pursuit of victory. Never trivialize either the desire to win or the importance of actually winning — it is disrespectful to athletes and coaches. Winning is important and trying to win is essential It is one thing to be declared a winner; it is quite another to win with honor.
Remember...Sports Should Be Fun!
The game is for the youth, not the adults. Praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard. Quality programs are based on the belief that vital lessons and the value of sports are learned from the competition itself rather than the outcome.
— Responsibility —
Alliance for Character Development
• Be a positive role model on and off the field • Further the mental, social and moral development of athletes • Encourage athletes to be committed to their sport and develop academic skills and character to succeed
— Fairness —
• Adhere to high standards of fair play • Treat team members fairly according to their expectations • Never take unfair advantage • Be open-minded
— Caring —
• Assure that the emotional, physical and moral wellbeing is always placed above desires and pressures to win
— Citizenship —
• Promote sportsmanship by honoring the rules and goals of the sport • Establish codes of conduct for coaches, athletes, parents, spectators • Safeguard the integrity of the sport by discouraging the abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
