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Award-winning coach and philosophy author Jack Bowen explores the morality of "flopping" in sports.

Find out what coach and philosophy teacher Jack Bowen says about the ethics of framing pitches in baseball.

Sports can teach morals and lead youth athletes to think on their feet to draw their own ethical conclusions.

Effort is of high value in sports. Making an effort when you just don't want to is even more important.

Collegiate Soccer Coach Jerry Smith explains why he focuses on the mental strengths of a recruit.

An award-winning coach suggests that coaches model character to create a culture of character on their teams.

Spend time with opponents outside of competition to help your athletes learn perspective and respect.

Coach your athletes to play as hard as they can within the rules.

A college coach explains how and why he assesses a recruits verbal and non-verbal behavior.

Hear how a positive attitude and energy can earn you praise as a player and recruit.