Honoring The Game (ROOTS)
“Honoring the Game” is Positive Coaching Alliance’s term for sportsmanship, using the acronym ROOTS for respecting Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self.
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Brad Stevens talks about embracing competition and his respect for Steve Kerr as a mentor and colleague.
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Maddon tells his team to "respect 90." Learn what this phrase means and teach your kids how to honor the game!
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Learn life lessons and engage with the movie Glory Road by using these discussion questions
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Baker suggests athletes reframe failures in sports to learn from mistakes and better focus on the next play.
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Former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson talks about forgetting mistakes to focus on the rest of the game.
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Honor the game by showing respect for the rules, opponents, officials, teammates and yourself.
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A Double-Goal Coach strives to win, and more importantly, to teach life lessons through sports.
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Learn life lessons and engage with the movie Hoosiers by using these discussion questions.
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Marlon Stewart (Oregon State Men's Basketball) explains the role of personality in recruiting student-athletes
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In this video, Assistant College Coach Marlon Stewart provides advice to HS Coaches and Athletes.
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Steve Mariucci discusses the importance of respecting the officials and their calls.
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David Portugal describes which group of opponents he enjoys playing against.
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The Excuse Box is a great way of reducing excuse-making, and not bringing excuses into games or practice.