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GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Know It When You See It

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Know It When You See It. Why Sportsmanship ?. AYSO vision: “... enrich children’s lives.” AYSO mission: “… promote a fun, family environment …”. Why Sportsmanship ?.

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GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Know It When You See It

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  1. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Know It When You See It

  2. Why Sportsmanship ? AYSO vision:“... enrich children’s lives.” AYSO mission:“… promote a fun, family environment …”

  3. Why Sportsmanship ? A Program for a Core AYSO PhilosophyEveryone PlaysBalanced TeamsOpen RegistrationPositive CoachingGood SportsmanshipPlayer Development

  4. What is Sportsmanship ? Concepts Examples

  5. Defining Sportsmanship “conduct (as fairness, respectfor one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport” (Merriam-Webster dictionary)

  6. Who Shows Respect? The AYSO Team! Spectators Referees Players Coaches

  7. The ROOTS of Respect Rules Opponents Officials Teammates Self

  8. Rules “We obey the rules even if we can get away with bending them, and even if our opponents don’t.”-- PCA’s Honor the Game talking points

  9. Opponents “A worthy opponent helps us get better. We want to play our best but never think of them as enemies or not respect that they’re trying to play their best, too.”

  10. Officials “We respect the officials even when calls go against us, and even if we think we are being treated unfairly.”

  11. Teammates “We support our teammates, encourage them to show good sportsmanship, and don’t do anything to embarrass them, either on or off the field.”

  12. Self “Be a good sport because you want to, not because I tell you. We live up to our own standards even if our opponent doesn’t.”

  13. Examples of Sporting Behaviors “Good Sports” exhibit them all, all the time Observer’s goal: look for what’s right: Team goal: performance against the standard, not against the other team

  14. … By Players Acknowledge good plays and sporting gestures, before, during and after game. Play with skill and not force. Win with humility and grace/accept defeat with dignity Respect referee calls and decisions Know and play by the Laws of the Game

  15. … By Players, Cont’d On time and properly equipped. Cooperate with teammates and coaches Concentrate on best efforts, team play and encouraging teammates

  16. … By Coaches ONLY positive, instructional and encouraging comments Allow players to play and think for themselves Maximize playing time for all Encourage self-control and fair play of players and spectators

  17. … By Coaches, Cont’d Respect referee calls and decisions Players are organized and ready to play Acknowledge opponents’ good plays Win with humility and grace/accept defeat with dignity

  18. … Referees Be prepared, arrive on time, professional appearance and demeanor, introduce yourself, set the right tone Be approachable and open to questions Explain decisions when needed Always be fair -- don’t change a call to “make up” for an earlier one Be aware of on- and off-pitch actions, and respond appropriately Compliment examples of skilled play and sporting behavior, and control unsporting behavior early

  19. … By Parents and Spectators Cheer positively for efforts of both team Encourage teamwork and fair play at all times Support coach decisions with silence or positive comments. (Let the coaches coach) Respect referee calls and decisions

  20. … By Parents and Spectators, Cont’d Remain in designated spectator areas Maintain self control and decorum at all times Acknowledge that soccer is a GAME and that best efforts of all are to be applauded Learn the Laws of the Game for better enjoyment

  21. Good Sportsmanship Recognize it Reward it Remind others

  22. Because … • YOU are an AYSO ambassador! • You serve your region’s parents, players and communities at large • Customer service is an attitude, not a department

  23. Customer Service Advice From an Expert “Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” Walt Disney

  24. Great AYSO Soccer Starts with Great Communication • Each player and parent should know • how to reach their Region leadership from • a tool provided for them to reference at home Business Card Magnet Brochure Bookmark Flyer

  25. Each year, the AYSO National Office receives thousands of calls/emails from concerned families who can not reach their local Region or do not get replies to questions about… …player registration …coach, team, practice time, location …volunteer points, referee points …playoff criteria and participation …refunds, uniform returns, next registration

  26. They would rather be communicating with you! Reachable phone and email publicized 800-555-AYSO - region2014@net.net Make sure there is room for messages Website up to date REPLY ASAP

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