Sportsmanship in youth sports is not being stressed enough. It is an important ingredient in the development of an athlete. There are a number of talented athletes playing sports but you hear stories about the lack of character and discipline that some athletes fail to possess. It is very unfortunate because they probably did not have a coach that stressed to the athlete the importance of having a good attitude and being coachable.
Basketball coaches should stress sportsmanship for the youth basketball player to make them accountable for their actions. It should not matter how much talent a player has in regard to making the player adhere to rules and have a positive attitude. Children look to adults for discipline no matter what the may say or do. As coaches, it is our job to give them a solid foundation so they can succeed on the basketball court and in life.
A basketball player's attitude can and will determine their altitude! Don't let your basketball players sell themselves short. Make sure they are conducting themselves properly on and off the court!
Yours in Basketball,
Coach Stewart
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- General Manager of Basketball at the Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy. I oversee the basketball activity for the facilities in Lisle and Schaumburg, Illinois. The goals of the Chicago Bulls Training Academy staff is to teach the game of basketball in a positive manner and give players the best opportunities to excel on the court. We run year-round travel basketball at our facility and summer basketball camps in over 100 park districts around the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. I look forward to seeing your children on the court soon!!!