Sportsmanship and Respect

High school team of boys and girls congratulating each other

Are you a strong team player who exhibits good sportsmanship and avoids conflict? Strong team players are always honest, truthful, and ethical and help their teammates reach their full potential. They are humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

Good sportsmanship is important in all sports. Teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials should always treat each other with respect and play the game fairly. Practicing good sportsmanship eliminates any chance for conflict to arise in sports.