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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
SPORTSMANSHIP 101
Excerpt from SportingKids Magazine a publication of the National Alliance of Youth Sports
Throwing footballs, serving volleyballs and fielding grounders are just a few of the sports techniques you can help your child hone at home. But with so many examples of poor sportsmanship on television how do you work in those all important lessons on being a good sport?
Take the reins: When it comes to teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, don’t leave it up to the coach. If you observe your child behaving in an inappropriate manner, address the situation immediately. Regardless of what the coach says to your child you must make it clear that bad sportsmanship is not acceptable. If the problem isn’t addressed immediately, it will happen again. And remember, it could get worse.
Ask questions: On the ride home from a game, ask your child specific questions that elicit more than “yes” and “no” responses. For example, if a player on the other team demonstrated poor sportsmanship, ask your child how she felt when she witnessed it. Use these moments to reinforce how bad a player looked behaving inappropriately.
Use TV as a teacher: While watching games with your child don’t just talk about the great plays that are made, discuss the great displays of sportsmanship that you both see, too. This helps make it clear to your young athlete just how important being a good sport is at all levels of athletic competition.
*71 - The percentage of Americans who believe that sportsmanship is worse now than when they were growing up.sports.
By the numbers
Source: Sixth annual Awards and Recognition
Association survey on the state of sportsmanship
Throwing footballs, serving volleyballs and fielding grounders are just a few of the sports techniques you can help your child hone at home. But with so many examples of poor sportsmanship on television how do you work in those all important lessons on being a good sport?
Take the reins: When it comes to teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, don’t leave it up to the coach. If you observe your child behaving in an inappropriate manner, address the situation immediately. Regardless of what the coach says to your child you must make it clear that bad sportsmanship is not acceptable. If the problem isn’t addressed immediately, it will happen again. And remember, it could get worse.
Ask questions: On the ride home from a game, ask your child specific questions that elicit more than “yes” and “no” responses. For example, if a player on the other team demonstrated poor sportsmanship, ask your child how she felt when she witnessed it. Use these moments to reinforce how bad a player looked behaving inappropriately.
Use TV as a teacher: While watching games with your child don’t just talk about the great plays that are made, discuss the great displays of sportsmanship that you both see, too. This helps make it clear to your young athlete just how important being a good sport is at all levels of athletic competition.
*71 - The percentage of Americans who believe that sportsmanship is worse now than when they were growing up.sports.
By the numbers
Source: Sixth annual Awards and Recognition
Association survey on the state of sportsmanship
Monday, December 12, 2011
COUNTY FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
DYNAMIC TITANS are the 2011 County Champions!!
The Titans prevailed 20-13 on Sunday, over 2008 champ J.G.U.T.S., in the 2011 FredCo Bowl (County championship tournament) final.
The Titans prevailed 20-13 on Sunday, over 2008 champ J.G.U.T.S., in the 2011 FredCo Bowl (County championship tournament) final.
The Titans finished the season with a record of 11-1.
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| 2011 FREDCO BOWL CHAMPIONS |
2011 Utica Bowl - Class B Champions
Tango Down scored with seconds to spare to defeat "All We Do Is Win Sometimes" on Sunday to take home the Utica Bowl trophy (Class B Tournament).
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| Tango Down wins 2011 Utica Bowl |
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