In one of the most notorious boxing moments in history, Mike Tyson took a chunk out of his opponent's right ear. Tyson was docked points yet came out in the next round and bit Holyfield's other ear causing him to be disqualified. Sportsmanship is about having respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and the game itself. Tyson did not show respect for his opponent, coaches, and the game match itself. Coaches are responsible for the actions and character development of their team. Coaching for character involves identifying, teaching, and providing opportunities to practice good sportsmanship.
Coaches and athletes should come up with moral values that tell them what they should do and they should abide by them even when it may be …show more content…
Creating a moral team environment as said before will be essential when coaching for good sportsmanship. Coaches should develop team rules that create boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Moreover, coaches should provide explanations that justify their reason for wanting their athletes to behave ethically. Motivating and modeling appropriate behavior has a greater impact than simply telling your athletes to behave. According to Knute Rockne, “one man practicing good sportsmanship is far better than fifty others preaching it.” In basketball, how a coach treats an official could be mirrored by its athletes. If a coach is yelling at an official about the call he or she made, it is likely that the athletes and even fans will mirror the coach’s behavior. Moreover, something as simple as helping an opponent up after a foul shows great sportsmanship. Athletes may not understand why it is necessary, but it is the coaches job to justify that we do not play the game to hurt one another, rather, to challenge one …show more content…
Ultimately, sportsmanship is about having respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and the game itself. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you. For example, if an individual looked up to an athlete who was drinking excessively, they may see this as acceptable behavior. Coaching children is an honor and a privilege that carries with it a moral responsibility to contribute to the healthy character development of young
Coaches and athletes should come up with moral values that tell them what they should do and they should abide by them even when it may be …show more content…
Creating a moral team environment as said before will be essential when coaching for good sportsmanship. Coaches should develop team rules that create boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Moreover, coaches should provide explanations that justify their reason for wanting their athletes to behave ethically. Motivating and modeling appropriate behavior has a greater impact than simply telling your athletes to behave. According to Knute Rockne, “one man practicing good sportsmanship is far better than fifty others preaching it.” In basketball, how a coach treats an official could be mirrored by its athletes. If a coach is yelling at an official about the call he or she made, it is likely that the athletes and even fans will mirror the coach’s behavior. Moreover, something as simple as helping an opponent up after a foul shows great sportsmanship. Athletes may not understand why it is necessary, but it is the coaches job to justify that we do not play the game to hurt one another, rather, to challenge one …show more content…
Ultimately, sportsmanship is about having respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and the game itself. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you. For example, if an individual looked up to an athlete who was drinking excessively, they may see this as acceptable behavior. Coaching children is an honor and a privilege that carries with it a moral responsibility to contribute to the healthy character development of young