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Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.
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Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage your child to always play by the rules.
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Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
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Turn defeat to victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
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Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
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Do not publicly question the official’s judgment and never their honesty.
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
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Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.
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Set an example by supporting and respecting your child’s coach. When problems arise, communicate on an individual basis. Public comments are not appropriate.