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Respect

What is Respect? Respect means that you treat others the way you want to be treated. It includes being kind, listening when someone else is talking and valuing other’s feelings and opinions.

Listen to a 5 minute Lesson on Respect

Listen to Your Coach

Paying attention and following directions during practice

Encouraging Your Teammates

Cheering for your teammates and supporting them, even if they make mistakes. 

Playing Fair

Following the rules of the game and being honest about the score or fouls. 

Respecting Opponents

Shaking hands after the game and congratulating them, win or lose.

Strategies to Help Improve Respect

“Treat Others The Way That You Want to be Treated”

The Golden Rule is found in almost every religion and civilization in the world. It dates back thousands of years and is a simple way to teach kids how to respect one another.

If - Then

If-then is a simple strategy that helps the players think about a situation and plan a response in advance. For example, if I’m tempted to talk while the coach is talking, I will remind myself of the Golden Rule and wait for my turn.