Block Bad Sportsmanship
Why Children Should Play Sports
There are many benefits besides just physical health for children to play sports.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/160825-why-should-children-play-sports/
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/sport-and-children
Encouraging Healthy Competition in Children
When done right, competition can be a positive thing for children. The following articles explain why and how to keep competition healthy for kids.
https://www.marthastewart.com/1525076/how-to-teach-healthy-competition-kids
http://www.theleadershipnotebook.com/start-early-teaching-kids-healthy-competition/
Ideas for Cooperative Games
Cooperative games have everyone working together to achieve a common goal. These types of games can help children focus on teamwork more than winning.
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/cooperative-games-for-younger-students/
Teaching Children Hard work & Determination
https://kidsvillage.com/teaching-values-hard-work-and-determination/
Good Parent Sportsmanship
Setting an example for good sportsmanship is important for parents. Here are some ways parents to make sure they are practicing good sportsmanship, too, during and after games.
https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/good-parent-sportsmanship