TODD NELSON

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

NYSPHSAA

SPORTSMANSHIP

A TEAM APPROACH

RO-SHAM-BO

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ARE THE

“GENERALS”

Informs and provides insight to superiors

Establish a philosophy with coaches

Initiates programs and messages athletes

Visibility

NYSPHSAA INITIATIVES

TWC Stay in the Game NAIA 5 Star Leadership

Battle of the Fans

Norwich – Section 4

Bethlehem – Section 2

Webster Schroeder –

Section 5

COACHES MAKE IT HAPPEN

“GREAT COACHES ARE GREAT TEACHERS

Athletic Directors are the “Generals”

COACHES BEHAVIORAL CHECKLIST

I praise kids for participating

I look for positives, and make a big deal out of them

I stay calm when kids make mistakes – help learn

I have reasonable and realistic expectations

I treat kids with respect – avoid put-downs, sarcasm

I remind kids not to get down on themselves

I remember not to take myself too seriously during the game

I emphasize teamwork

I am a role model for positive sportsmanship

TEACHING SPORTSMANSHIP

Be a good role model

Emphasize sportsmanship from the beginning

Talk about emphasizing seriousness & playfulness

Develop positive traditions

Perspective of other players

Guidelines for handling unsportsmanlike behavior

Reinforce good sportsmanship

Players should know the rules

Communicate importance of sportsmanship to fans

Don’t forget to have fun!!!

“PLAYERS ARE THE FOCUS”

ATHLETE CHECKLIST

I abide by the rules of the game

I try to avoid arguments

I share in the responsibilities of the team

I try to include and encourage my teammates in the game

I always play fair

I follow the directions of the coach

I respect the other team’s effort

I accept the judgment calls of the officials

I end the game smoothly

INVOLVING PARENTS AS PARTNERS

Invite a few parents to participate on a citizenship committee

Identify citizenship values

Send letter to all parents, explaining citizenship program and values

Invite all parents to a pre-season meeting

Don’t put down the other team

Don’t lose your cool

Don’t lecture me about mistakes after the game

Don’t forget how to laugh and have fun

Don’t forget it is just a game

Don’t Yell out instructions

Don’t put down officials

Don’t yell at me in public

Don’t yell at the coach

Don’t put down my teammates

10 THINGS KIDS SAY THEY DON’T WANT THEIR

PARENTS TO DO

SPECTATORS: BUILDING PRIDE IN POSITIVE

SUPPORT

A positive, enthusiastic crowd can enhance the

excitement of a contest

A negative, abusive crowd can ruin a contest atmosphere

and insight problems

Positive planning may produce positive support

“Be Loud Be Proud Be Positive”

CHEERS AND CHANTS

Acceptable – Focus on your OWN team and players

• Let’s Go (insert school name)

• De-Fense

• Go – Fight – Win Cheer

• I believe …

• Victory Cheer

• Work with Cheerleading Squads!!!!

Out of Bounds – Avoid directing toward other team and officials

• Warm –up the bus

• You can’t do that

• We can’t hear you

• Na, Na, Na, Hey , Hey Good - Bye

OFFICIALS – FORGOTTEN TEAMMATE

NYSPHSAA requires officials to enforce all sportsmanship

rules for athletes and coaches

Control the expectations of the game

Positive communication is the key

SPORTSMANSHIP

“WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN”

NFHS resources

• Free Courses – Sportsmanship & The Role of the Parent, Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment, Engaging Effectively with Parents, Teaching and Modeling Behavior

NYSPHSAA resources

• Sportsmanship Matters Brochure

• Section Sportsmanship representatives

• NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Liaison

NYSED resources

• Education Frameworks for Interscholastic Athletics

Todd Nelson

(518)690-0771

tnelson@nysphsaa.org

QUESTIONS????