1Winning a match feels wonderful, but how you behave afterwards matters even more.
2True sportsmanship means respecting your opponents, your teammates, the officials, and the rules of the game.
3When you lose, it is easy to blame the referee or make excuses for yourself.
4A gracious loser shakes hands, accepts the result, and thinks about what to improve.
5Arrogant winners who mock their rivals usually lose the respect of everyone watching them.
6Coaches play a huge role because young players copy the behaviour they see.
7If a coach screams at officials, the children will soon do exactly the same.
8Fair play also means following the spirit of the rules, not just the letter.
9Some athletes dive or pretend to be hurt to gain an unfair advantage.
10These actions may win one game, but they destroy trust in the long run.
11In the end, people remember your character long after they forget the final score.