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9. I will demand
that my child treat other players, coaches, officials
and spectators with respect regardless of race,
creed, color, sex, or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s
best is more important than winning, so that my
child will never feel defeated by the outcome
of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly
and trying hard, and make my child feel like a
winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child
or other participants for making a mistake or
losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices
and how they benefit my child over winning. I
will also de-emphasize games and competition in
the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical
well being of the athletes ahead of any personal
desire I may have for my child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority
and will never question, discuss, or confront
coaches at the game field, and will take time
to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and
place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my
child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol,
and I will refrain from their use at all sports
events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other
players during games and practices, unless I am
one of the official coaches of the team.
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