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Sportsmanship and the Laws of the Game
Interscholastic sports allow young athletes to experience the pride
of being part of a team. But healthy pride and group identity
sometimes can be distorted under the heat of competition.
Emotions run high, and competition can become opposition.
As coach, you are responsible for the behavior of your players
on and off the field. Your own behavior becomes the model for
your players’ actions. Despite the frustrations of competition
and disagreements with officials, you must set an example of
sportsmanship for your players and your fans.
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