Sportsmanship is an action word. It represents the willingness and courage to do the right thing. Sportsmanship encourages others to encourage others. You recognize the effects of sportsmanship based on the receiver and not the giver. Yesterday, the Sportsmanship Brigade visited the Des Peres Flag Football League in suburban St. Louis. The Sportsmanship Brigade is a group of St. Louis Sports Commission volunteers who go to youth sports events looking for acts of good sportsmanship. Wearing navy blue polos with Sportsmanship embroidered across the left breast, the Brigade recognizes the good in sports. If the Brigade finds someone doing the right thing, then watch out! Their mission is to reward the athlete, parent, coach or fan on the spot with a gift card or other item. The Brigade looks to make a public display of your inner character.
Coach Mark Roshell of the Des Peres Colts was caught in the act. Brigade members found him to be an exceptional coach who teaches his second grade athletes the fundamentals while treating them with dignity and respect. They did not let the coach get away unrecognized. Watch the Brigade rewarding coach Roshell (email subscribers click here).
Does your organization have athletes, coaches, parents and fans who routinely show good sportsmanship? The Sportsmanship Brigade wants to hear from you. More importantly, we want to come see you in action. To get on the Brigade's schedule email salexander@stlsports.org or call 314.345.5130. Also, enjoy the pictures from yesterday's outing on our Flickr photostream in the sidebar of this page. Congratulations to coach Roshell and the Sportsmanship Brigade hopes to see you very soon. Until next time...
Be a Good Sport!
-Sol
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Sportsmanship Brigade reports for duty
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