Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship

Diane Shuck, CMAAAssistant Principal/

Athletics & Activities Director

Air Academy High SchoolColorado Springs, CO

Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship

Creating an Environment that Supports Positive Sportsmanship

"I am not a role model."       -Charles Barkley

"There is no such thing as sportsmanship."       -Terrell Davis "I would rather win than have good sportsmanship."       -Allen Iverson

What is Sportsmanship?

…a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity.…losing without complaint and victory without gloating…treating others as you wish to be treated and respect others and one's self…self-control, courteous, and accepting results of one's actions…being a good citizen.

Who Influences Positive Behaviors?

• Parents• Teammates/Peers• Student Fans• Coaches• Athletic director

How do each of these have an effect on sportsmanship?

Parents & Sportsmanship

How do you develop this with parents?• Parent Meetings• Video’s (positive or negative)• District or Athletic Department

Mission• Program Advertisements• PA Announcements

Why do parents need positive sporting behaviors?

To prevent violent actions towards officials, opponents, and other spectators.

To promote ethics, integrity, and respect in all walks of life.

To serve as proper role models for our students.

Sports develop character in youth, it reveals character in adults.

Parents rules and tips for creating a positive environment

Accept the outcomeParticipationNo alcohol, tobacco and drugsAsk your child Release your childKeep perspective

Coaches Impact on Sportsmanship

• Coaches are the AMBASSADORS• How they lead is what is seen as

acceptable• “What you permit, you promote.”• Professional Development opportunities• Book Study/Wiki discussions• Core Beliefs• Habitudes Program• Videos (You Tube)

Student Fans/Peers & Sportsmanship

Working with student leaders/captains Develop a positive fan group Honor a sportsmanship athlete each

season Strong expectations Highlight weekly sportsmanship

opportunities Sportsmanship Summits/Symposiums

Sports are not only who is best. It’s not just to win at all costs. If that’s all it is, if it is to win no matter what, even if you trample on your fellow competitors by cheating, by breaking ethic of sport, our society is in a lot of trouble….

Travis Tygart - USADA

Spirit, Pride, Sportsmanship!

Diane Shuck, CMAAAir Academy High School

USAF Academy, COdiane.shuck@asd20.org

719-234-2451