In a previous article, I talked about the importance of identifying your "Coaching Philosophy." When considering your own philosophy or set of values, did you contemplate good sportsmanship? Have you thought of instilling in your team the concept of playing, winning and losing with class? I present these questions because most recreational coaches at one time or another have been exposed to, victim of, or participant in an act of poor sportsmanship.
In the book The Soccer Coaching Bible, I recently read Chapter 2 and it talks about "Competing with Class." The authors promote the concept that teaching and maintaining class is more important than winning. If you think about it logically, it makes good sense. Because the big picture is that we are developing individuals first, soccer players and athletes second. It can be argued that coaches who reflect good sportsmanship and class produce higher quality people.
And don't forget about your fans-parents and family members. Most recreational soccer programs now have rules that penalize-yellow or red cards--the coach for unsavory spectator behavior. As coaches we have personal relationships with most of our parents. Communicate clearly to them what is expected or unacceptable spectator behavior towards other teams, officials and fans. This should be done at the beginning of the season and periodically during practice during the season.
In the end, coaches establish the true measure for a team's standard of conduct. Players and most parents will follow coaches' examples and guidelines. The bottom line for teaching your players to have class, as outline by the authors of The Soccer Coaching Bible [http://www.esoccergear.com/soccer-drills-and-skills/], is to follow the golden rule: "Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you. Second, do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, for the right reason."
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