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What is the Most Important Lesson in Respecting Opponents?

By USAHockey.com, 03/02/15, 3:45PM MST

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Name calling, refusing to shake hands, fake fouls and fights during games are just a few acts of poor sportsmanship we see in all levels of sports.  As a positive sport parent or coach, we want to teach kids good sportsmanship, including respecting opponents.  There are several important lessons to teach kids when it comes to respecting opponents in sports.  What do you think is the most important lesson to teach kids about respecting opponents?

 

Teaching good sportsmanship starts with helping youth athletes understand why and how to respect their opponents.  Try these helpful tips from Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ to start the conversation.

 

See the Top 10 Ways you and your youth athlete can respect opponents before, during and after a game.

 

The Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ program promotes good sportsmanship in youth sports so that our kids can have the fun and positive experience they deserve.  We believe kids can learn valuable life lessons when coaches and parents come together to support doing the right thing on and off the ice.


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