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Post by coacho8 on Mar 3, 2015 20:14:05 GMT -6
We are having issues at our school with the sportsmanship of our fans in the crowd (specifically basketball, but it happens during football season as well). We were trying to brainstorm of some things to do that will help alleviate some of this behavior. We realize that some of these people will not change no matter what we try to do. I was thinking of having one of our players (and hopefully an opposing player) read a sportsmanship creed prior to the beginning of the game. Do any of you guys do this with your team, or have seen this done? I was also looking for a quick 30 second to a minute long read for our players to use if you guys have anything. Any help or advice would be great.
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Post by rsmith627 on Mar 3, 2015 21:02:13 GMT -6
We were a new staff last year and the community is known for that. In the HCs first parent meeting ever he seriously told them to shut up in the stands or else don't come support is. I wouldn't recommend it for everybody but it worked for us.
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Post by tmccullo on Mar 4, 2015 7:45:04 GMT -6
Here are four suggested pre-game speeches the Texas UIL asks to be announced by the stadium announcer.
• We are pleased to welcome you today to [SCHOOL NAME]. Good sportsmanship is one of the primary purposes of educational athletics. Our student-athletes recognize that judgment calls- by officials, coaches and themselves- are made in good faith and should be respected. Spectators can support both of these teams by refraining from derogatory or demeaning comments and cheers today. We hope that you will enjoy the game and support the students in a positive and sportsmanlike manner.
• When [SCHOOL NAME] sponsors an athletic event, it considers that happening to be an extension of the classroom, with the lessons learned as important as those coming out of a textbook. One very important lesson for our students is that of sportsmanship. Please help the [MASCOT NAME] in promoting good sportsmanship by refraining from derogatory remarks and gestures to players, coaches, officials or other spectators. School athletics is a vital part of student development, and together we can all help our students prepare for the future.
• Sportsmanship is a vital part of athletics. The University Interscholastic League and its member schools are dedicated to promoting sportsmanship around the state. During the contest, if you see someone using poor behavior please notify facility personnel. [SCHOOL NAME] believes sportsmanship is of utmost importance and wants you to enjoy the contest in a fun and healthy environment. Thank you for your cooperation.
• The student-athletes involved in tonight’s contest understand the importance of sportsmanship and know that it should be practiced at all times. Please help our students by showing respect to all participants and spectators at tonight’s contest and cheering only in a positive manner.
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Post by bigmoot on Mar 4, 2015 8:06:45 GMT -6
Our principal had meetings individually with a few key offenders. They were basically told to act right or they would not be allowed back in. Solved a lot of problems.
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Post by bluboy on Mar 4, 2015 8:36:46 GMT -6
At the start of each season (fall, winter, spring) the AD talks to each group of parents. Her big message is about sportsmanship. Our state athletic association also has the PA announcer make a message similar to the one made in Texas. In fact, before every game, the officials read something to the captains and coaches of both teams(in the middle of the field) about sportsmanship. By the way, we have had fans police-escorted out of games, as well as being banned from any event on our campus.
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Post by fbs on Mar 4, 2015 13:50:35 GMT -6
I have only had issues with this in one place that I've been. It was a small town where everyone thought their lil voices mattered so they would scream and holler all sorts of mess at anyone they wanted. The admin on duty had to remove a number of people and meet with them later to have "the talk". Ended up having to ban a few too. Anyway if I were you I'd get with admin and find the best way to move forward on this. You will hang yourself even as the AD if you don't get the show of support before you go to war with the community.
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Post by coachwoodall on Mar 4, 2015 13:59:44 GMT -6
Same place as my amusing story about our CB getting a in a 3 point stance; we had a school board member bring a megaphone to a game.... classy
I got this out of a magazine and we hand it out in the parents meeting, this is the part relating to parents, there are parts for coaches and players.
Parents’ Roles: Be a fan of everyone on the team. Respect the decisions of officials. Respect the other fans, coaches, and players. Talk to their child if they have any questions and, if they still have questions, contact the coach through agreed upon athletic department procedures. Do not poison the water toward a coach, the program, or teammates by their conversation. Do not talk to coaches on game day about a complaint. Understand that the coaches’ responsibility is to make certain that students are safe and become better people and athletes, not to win every game. Be supportive of their child.
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Post by jlenwood on Mar 4, 2015 18:56:26 GMT -6
Frankly, I believe those speaches to be a waste of breath intended to make some state organization feel good, like they are actually doing something for the good of humanity! I mean seriously, if somebody read a speech to you about the evils of drink, would you quit chuggin' beers? If you have 2 players read something, it will become a joke to the kids. THe video each year we have to show from the OHSAA is ridiculous.
If you have some loud fans that are getting nasty towards officials or personal with the coaches, then throw their a$$ out.
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