Sports and Character Building

Character-building is one of the most important aspects of youth sports and high school sports. Browse these resources to help parents and coaches develop character in kids through the life lessons in sports.

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  Discussion Guide: Ali

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  Find out what makes boxer Muhammad Ali so legendary in this movie, and discuss with your child or team.

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  Discussion Guide: Her Best Move

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  Seize teachable moments by using these questions to guide a discussion about the movie Her Best Move

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  Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins

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  Seize teachable moments by using these questions to guide a discussion about the movie Goal! The Dream Begins.

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  Discussion Guide: McFarland USA

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  Seize teachable moments by using these questions to guide a discussion about the movie McFarland USA.

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  Respect: The Core Of ROOTS

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  Respect: The Core Of ROOTS

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  Joy Fawcett On Parents Seizing Teachable Moments

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  Learn how listening will be your most useful tool in becoming a better teacher for your kid.

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  Dave Kaval: Failure Is An Opportunity

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  Kaval, President of Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes, on developing character through youth sports.

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  How To Use Drills In Practice To Develop Character In Youth Athletes

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  Former Olympian and World Cup player, Danielle Slaton, explains how drills can reinforce character-education.

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  The Benefits Of Unstructured Play

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  Shellie Pfohl, head of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, on the importance of play.

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  Dan Hawkins On Building The Right Team Culture And Coaching Your Own Child

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  While coaching University of Colorado football, Hawkins talks about team culture and coaching your own child.