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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  How Can I Keep Jealousy From Splitting My Team?

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  Are the non-scorers on your team showing resentment? Here's PCA's take on how to respond to emphasize teamwork

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  Replay A Game Due To An Official's Mistake?

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  Instead of focusing on the win, teach life lessons from a game called unfairly.

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  Keeping Cool Around Hot High School Rivalries

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  In the spotlight of competitive rivalries, teams feel the inspiration and challenge to be at their best.

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  Parent-Guardian Letter

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  Share this letter with players' parents/guardians to establish expectations. También en español.

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  Tips For Sportsmanship And Honoring The Game

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  Honoring the Game is PCA's code for sportsmanship. Here are game day tips. También en español.

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  Script To Sportsmanship: Honoring the Game

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  Sample language coaches can use to introduce the concept of Honoring the Game, PCA's code for sportsmanship.

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  Identifying Success In A One-Win Season

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  Even when a team is struggling in the standings, "success" in youth sports is within everyone's reach.

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  The Car Ride Home: Ask the Right Questions

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  Parents can use the car ride home as an opportunity to ask their kids the right questions.

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  How Integrity Learned in Youth Sports Helps in Later Life

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  Strong moral character is a lifelong asset that can begin with sports.

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  How Officials Can Honor The Game During Competition

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  These four tips help officials encourage good sportsmanship during competition.