When fighting erupts on the playing field, attitudes and behaviors need correction before they intensify into a bad habit or a vengeful rivalry.
Fighting can ensue when players or coaches have false ideas about team expectations. Too often, they take a “win-at-all-costs” mentality too far, thinking winning is what matters most to the team.
The reality is, most student-athletes say they don’t care about wins or losses – they care about their coaches loving them, caring about them, and teaching them.
When coaches and players understand this simple truth, pressure to win is alleviated, and poor sportsmanship is out of the question. Team expectations turn to the positive: Teamwork, Discipline, Respect, Enjoyment of the Game.
LTS representatives are available to intervene with Conflict Resolution Sessions if your team is involved in an incident. Contact LTS at 1 (866) 552-9192 or info@learningthroughsports.com. |
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Testimonials
“Whenever a fight breaks out, grab your own teammate and don’t touch nobody else.” – Robert E. Lee FB Player
“Nothing positive comes out of a fight. Both of our schools were embarrassed on TV.” – Stanhope Elmore FB Player
“Coaches, I want you to see that your athletes don’t care about wins or losses. They care about you loving, caring about them, and teaching them.” – Brian M. Shulman, LTS President
“Play tough, play hard, play to win, but demonstrate good sportsmanship.” – Steve Savarese, AHSAA Executive Director |
