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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  True/False On Supplement Use In Youth Sports

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  5 things to know now about the proper use of supplements.

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  10 Policies for LGBTQI+ Inclusion For Your Organization

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  Want to make our athletic department or YSO more inclusive? Check out these policies every team should have.

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  3 Tips On How To Maintain A Safe Playing Field

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  The number of events scheduled to take place at the field will affect the state it is in- take the steps now!

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  5 Tips for Removing Biases From Youth Sports Tryouts

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  In reality, tryouts aren’t perfect. But one thing teams can control is how they remove biases from tryouts.

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  The Why And The How Of Student Athletics As An Academic Intervention

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  Student-athlete eligibility is a year-round issue- don't wait until the start of the season to address it.

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  7 Integral Traits Coaches Seek When Building A Team At Any Level

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  Dave St. Peter shares what traits coaches look at when creating a team.

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  What Players Need To Be Able To Ask Themselves At The End Of Every Game

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  Brad Frost talks about encouraging his players to focus on what they can control: attitude and effort.

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  Focus On Attitude And Effort Even When The Game Isn't Going Your Way

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  Brad Frost on how important it is to maintain a positive attitude and maximum effort no matter the score.

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  Chicago Fire GM: Always Do The Right Thing And Do It The Right Way

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  Nelson Rodriguez believes that the key to success and happiness can be found in three principles.

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  10 Background Screening Best Practices For Sports Teams & Leagues

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  Read these ten background screening best practices from PCA Trusted Resource, Verified Volunteers.