Did this sign show up in your social media feed this week? Spring sports are in full swing - are our sportsmanship manners? "Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self control. A good sport has fun because they enjoy playing the game more than the final outcome." (fpsports.org)

As we enjoy cheering for our favorite student athletes from the stands, let's encourage them to not only be good at their sport(s), but good sports as well. In encouraging your student athlete this week, share these

Five Tips for Being a Good Sport

1. Respect not only your teammates, but also your opponents. They worked hard to earn spots on their teams and are working hard on the field.
2. Respect your coaches and the officials of the game. They are present to guide you to becoming a better player.
3. Accept the judgment calls of the coaches and the officials without argument. While they can't see everything that takes place on the field, they are being as fair as possible...and most of them are unpaid volunteers who are present because they love the game as much as you do.
4. Offer encouragement to teammates, especially when they make mistakes. The best way to become better is to know that it's OK to make mistakes.
5. Lose without pouting and win without gloating. 

Enjoy the game this week!