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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  Coaches And Officials Cooperating To Benefit Youth Athletes

  Video

  AYSO National Referee Program Administrator on coaches and refs ensuring players' physical, emotional safety

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  What Coaches Can Do When An Opponent Trash Talks

  Article

  Opposing coaches in our league "trash talk" to our players during games. What's the best way to address this?

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  How Can Coaches Help Players Handle Bad Calls?

  Article

  Find out how coaches can help players deal with a difficult, game-changing, erroneous call by the referee.

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  PCA Google+ Hangout: Phasing Out Hazing

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  A discussion on how coaches and administrators shape cultures that have a zero-tolerance policy toward hazing.

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  David Shaw On The Importance Of Character In His Players

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  Stanford's Head Football Coach says that teaching mentality is key in the development of a player's character.

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  Honor The Game Whether You Win Or Lose

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  NCAA's Executive Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Oliver Luck, on the value of always honoring the game.

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  How Coaches Can Emphasize LGBTQ Inclusiveness

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  Advice from the non-profit You Can Play about ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT athletes.

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  Addressing The "Lacrosse Bro" Culture

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  Professional Lacrosse player Mitch Belisle addresses the "lax bro" culture often associated with the sport.

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  Shaun Tomson: The Surfer's Code And Other Lessons In Character

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  Legendary pro surfer on competing with honor while gaining life lessons through sports.

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  Second-Goal Parent® Pledge

  Worksheet

  This form is for coaches and administrators to share with parents, pledging positive fan behavior.