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Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Coach opens heart and home to struggling student

Posted on 08:41 by Unknown
I read a lot of stories and watch a lot of video about kids, coaches and parents. Some stories make me laugh. Others make me cry and many make me angry. Yet, none of them made me shout until now. If you don't know what I mean, I encourage you to stop by the Shalom Church City of Peace in suburban St. Louis on Sunday morning. Shouting is a spiritual confirmation. It happens when a truth is expressed so clearly that the listener has no choice but to yell "Yes!" or "Thank You!" as loudly as their lungs will allow. Worry not, there'll be no preaching here. I'm not qualified to do that. However, I do know the truth when I hear it. Keana Berkhalter, of Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wis.), spoke words that made me shout this morning.

Berkhalter was abandoned by her parents as a baby.  She has lived with a confusing combination of foster families and relatives almost her entire life. Last year, Berkhalter reached a point where the revolving door stopped. She was 16 and had nowhere to go. Her basketball coach, Marlon Boyd, took notice of her troubles and intervened. Watch Berkhalter's story below as presented through WISN.com (email subscribers click here). Oh, you still want to know what Berkhalter said that was so powerful? The reporter in the piece asked her what she's most thankful for this holiday season. She said, "I would say I'm most thankful for my hardships." Feel free to shout now. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

  
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Monday, 28 November 2011

73-year-olds fight, winner promotes sportsmanship

Posted on 20:36 by Unknown
Sportsmanship is serious business, but you can't take yourself too seriously in any business. Even some instances of poor sportsmanship provide comic relief. Enter Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca. The two are Canadian Football League legends and were being honored at an alumni luncheon last Friday. Kapp and Mosca have a not-so-friendly rivalry which has lasted almost 50 years. Their dislike for one another devolved into fisticuffs during the luncheon. Yes, the two 73-year-olds "threw hands" as the kids say (email subscribers click here). Don't worry. No one was seriously hurt. Besides, listen to what Kapp yells to the audience at the end of the fight. I'll take a free plug where I can get it. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

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Bob Costas monologue on NFL Celebrations

Posted on 08:36 by Unknown
Even when you talk as much as I do, it's always more effective to defer to someone who does it better. Below you'll find Bob Costas' monologue on NFL touchdown celebrations from yesterday's Sunday Night Football game (email subscribers click here). This is the point that those of us who promote good sportsmanship are trying to make. Thanks Bob! Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

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Sunday, 27 November 2011

Stevie Johnson mocks Plaxico Burress with TD celebration

Posted on 16:18 by Unknown
Fans and players sometime say that NFL stands for No Fun League due to the league's tough stance on excessive celebrations. The league wants the quality of football on the field to speak for itself and for the players to behave like professionals. There's nothing wrong with that - especially when you look at what Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson pulled when he scored a touchdown against the New York Jets (email subscribers click here).



Johnson was mocking Jets receiver Plaxico Burress - who spent two years in prison for basically shooting himself in the leg. Johnson also ran around the end zone with his arms outstretched pretending to be a jet. I guess he was also pretending to be a professional. This kind of behavior has no place in sports and shouldn't be promoted by kids or professionals. Instill a culture of respect on your team and don't allow this to happen. Besides, only losers behave this way. Ask Johnson. The Jets went on to defeat the Bills, 28-24. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Saturday, 26 November 2011

Is Ndamukong Suh a dirty player?

Posted on 16:41 by Unknown
Think carefully before answering this question. Several experts have already weighed in and I won't add to the clutter with my opinion. Most of you already know what I think anyway. Thanksgiving is probably the one day out of the year where you can't retreat to your man cave for football. The whole family is watching football waiting for the turkey to get done. Your kids, nieces, nephews, cousins - and if your family is anything like mine - a few people your folks just randomly invited and their kids are all watching the World Champion Green Bay Packers take on the upstart Detroit Lions. Those young eyes just saw one of the best young players in the league drive an opposing player's head into the ground three times and then give him a stomp for good measure. Watch the incident again below (email subscribers click here).

What did you say to the kids when it happened? Did you say anything at all? We'll talk about situations like this and many others at the St. Louis Youth Sports Summit on January 14, 2012 at Maryville University in St. Louis (click here for registration information). Suh was ejected from the game and will likely face other disciplinary action from the NFL, but that really doesn't matter. He'll play again. If your kid did something like this, it may be his or her last game in the youth league. The only way any of us learn right from wrong is to be told. Speak up! Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol



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Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Coach's wife arrested for changing player grades

Posted on 09:20 by Unknown

Sara Glashagel is a special education teacher at Antioch (Ill.) Community High School near Chicago. Last week, she was charged with computer tampering. Authorities allege Glashagel used an administrative password to access student records and change the grades of 64 students - 41 of whom are on Antioch's football team. Why would a special education teacher alter grades for football players? Well, her husband, Brian Glashagel is Antioch's head coach. Police think Glashagel mixed in the 23 other students to mask the football changes. Now here's where the story gets weird. According to police, Coach Glashagel had no idea about his wife's alleged actions. They point to the fact that while grades were changed, none of the changes were high enough to affect student eligibility. Basically, authorities believe that the coach would have at least made the grades high enough for the kids to play.

Glashagel could face up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine if convicted. There used to be a TV show on some years ago called America's Dumbest Criminals. I feel like this story fits somehow. That being said, academic dishonesty is a serious subject and can't be laughed off. Academic and athletic departments have had battles for years over the balance between sports and the classroom. We all know math is more important than football.  I've also heard coaches go on and on about how they don't want dumb players. Yet, stories like this crop up every now and again when someone in an authority position (teacher, coach, etc.) takes it upon himself or herself to circumvent the system and effectively devalue education.

Our kids can be good students and good athletes at the same time. My good friend and co-worker, Kristin Folkl-Kaburakis is one of the greatest athletes the St. Louis area has ever produced. She also graduated from  Stanford University. Scott Highmark completed his degree from St. Louis University and became one of the greatest basketball players in the school's history. He's also the keynote speaker for the 2012 St. Louis Youth Sports Summit at Maryville University (click here for more information). Academics and athletics can co-exist at a high level. We as parents and coaches need to set the right example. Kids can achieve greatness when we expect them to. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

Related link(s): Wife of football coach charged in grade tampering - Chicago Tribune
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Youth Sports Summit returns to Maryville

Posted on 10:20 by Unknown

The third year in sports usually represents a tipping point - either you have it or you don't. Any kinks should be worked out and your operation should be a clicking on all cylinders. In 2012, the Sports Commission presents the third edition of the St. Louis Youth Sports Summit (formerly Sportsmanship Summit). We changed the name but not the focus. The name change provides a bit of clarity. While sportsmanship issues exist at all levels of sport, we will specifically address those in youth sports.

Former St. Louis University basketball great Scott Highmark will deliver the keynote address. As a Division I athlete turned family man, Highmark has a unique perspective that combines high-stakes athletics with the developmental side of youth sports. In addition to the keynote address, the Youth Sports Summit features two large group sessions and three breakout sessions. Our first large group topic is Coaching Leadership - a session where you will learn the importance of intentionally teaching character in sports and how to use teachable moments to develop character in your athletes. Coaching leadership was far and away our most popular breakout in previous years.  So, we decided to make it available to everyone this time around.

You can attend two of three breakout sessions available after the first large group. Sports Parenting is an engaging 30-minute presentation in which parents learn how to best support their student-athletes on and off the field of play. We are also proud to present CPR Training provided by the American Heart Association as one of the breakout sessions. Please sign-up early as space is limited for this breakout. Our third breakout will be led by Yours Truly and is called Follow Your Friends: Using Social Media as a positive tool in youth sports. Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and even text messages are tools we can use to help promote the good things we are doing in youth sports. I'll show you how to make sense of it all so you can present your kids in the best light possible.

Our second large group session is called Parental Discretion is Advised: How poor behavior can be prevented by parents and coaches. We'll review video of some less-than-desirable sportsmanship moments and discuss methods to prevent them from happening in your organization. The St. Louis Youth Sports Summit will be held on January 14, 2012 beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside the Maryville University Auditorium. Admission is FREE and open to all parents, coaches and other adults who care about creating positive sports experiences for our kids. Of course, a free continental breakfast will be provided as well. To register, click here or call 314-345-5130. Now is the best time to make a positive change for your organization and your kids. Sign up to attend the St. Louis Youth Sports Summit Today! Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Monday, 21 November 2011

Kirkwood hockey team uses AED to save teammate's life

Posted on 09:40 by Unknown
Stephen Spiros plays goalie for his Jaguars hockey club in suburban St. Louis. He's 59-years-old and certainly more active than most of us. However, during a game last Monday night, Spiros suffered a massive heart attack. Thankfully, the Kirkwood Ice Rink has an Automated External Defibrillator or AED in the facility. A player from the opposing team knew exactly where the device was and Spiros' teammates knew how to use it. Watch the KSDK-TV story below to find out how a goalie got saved for once (email subscribers click here).



Quick thinking, accessibility to the AED and prompt action from all involved probably saved Spiros' life. An AED is a valuable life-saving tool and your organization should have one. Many gyms, schools and churches have them, but several still do not. The device is very easy to use and you don't have to be a trained medical professional to operate one. For more information on the AED and how your organization can get one, please visit heart.org or you can call Madelyn Alexander, Communications Director of the St. Louis Affiliate of the American Heart Association at 314-692-5600. Yes, I'm giving you permission to call my wife. Please be respectful. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Friday, 18 November 2011

N-O-R-B-E-R-T spells Team

Posted on 19:22 by Unknown
Athletes, coaches and parents...sportsmanship takes a village.
On Friday night, St. Angela Merici met St. Norbert in an eighth grade volleyball match-up. St. Norbert is a well-oiled machine that breathes teamwork and sweats sportsmanship. These young ladies are a complete unit. They play at a high level while maintaining a high level of character. St. Norbert represents a prime example of winning with class. They played hard and played to win. Yet, they never disrespected their opponents through gloating or excessive celebration. It didn't take long for Brigade members to determine that this week's recognition would be a team award. Congratulations to coach Amy Porter and her entire team. St. Norbert is a near-perfect combination of class and skill.

The Sportsmanship Brigade is a group of Sports Commission volunteers who visit youth sporting events looking for acts of good sportsmanship. Those who display good sportsmanship are rewarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card to a local business. For more on the Sportsmanship Brigade - including scheduling and volunteering information - please visit sportsmanship.org. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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NCAA Volleyball serves the community

Posted on 09:52 by Unknown
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NCAA Volleyball Community Service, a set on Flickr.
The NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship takes place this weekend at Washington University in St. Louis. Wittenberg (Springfield, Ohio), SUNY - Cortland (N.Y.), St. Thomas (Saint Paul, Minn.), Springfield (Mass.), Eastern (St. Davids, Pa.), Christopher Newport (Newport News, Va.), Carthage (Kenosha, Wis.), and Cal. Lutheran (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) will all battle for a national championship. Now, I'm not a volleyball expert by any stretch, but I do know you have to serve before you can score. This is certainly true of the athletes and coaches participating in the Division III Championship. Each school completed a service project at a designated St. Louis area non-profit organization.

The pictures you see in this post are from Wittenberg's visit to Good Shepherd Children & Family Services. Athletes and coaches painted two maternity rooms for expectant mothers who reside at the facility. St. Thomas and SUNY - Cortland visited with kids and sorted donations at St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Cal. Lutheran and Springfield sorted and labeled holiday donations to help the homeless at St. Patrick Center. Carthage spent time with young patients at St. Louis Children's Hospitals - many of whom will be in the hospital over the holiday season. Eastern and Christopher Newport visited who President Bush called "America's finest citizens" when they stopped by John Cochran VA Medical Center. Athletes and coaches served coffee and snacks in the Ambassador Suite as well as delivered gifts to patient rooms.

All eight schools have young people of tremendous character and athletic skill. Bring your families out to see them compete this weekend. Matches begin on Friday and run through Sunday afternoon. Please visit www.stlsports.org for a full schedule. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Coach resigns over "Hurt Feelings Report"

Posted on 09:20 by Unknown
Be glad your kid didn't bring this home.

Pat Lynch was the head football coach at Buffalo (Wyo.) High School until last week when word of his "Hurt Feelings Report" reached school and district administrators. Lynch distributed the document to his players and had them submit a completed version to him when they had a complaint. The document you see in this post is the "Hurt Feelings Report" in its entirety. However, I did have the profanity and slurs redacted.  Let me be clear. Students did not create this as a prank or to bully another student. Their coach...an adult...the school's guidance counselor created this and gave it to his players.  Oh, I forgot to mention that. Lynch is Buffalo's guidance counselor. Beyond football, this guy gives kids advice on college and career. Go figure.

The school board decided to accept Lynch's resignation as football coach but is allowing him to remain as guidance counselor. This is yet another example of coaches using questionable methods to motivate players. A few weeks ago, Shawn Abel of Collierville (Tenn.) High School resigned from his position as head football coach after he was recorded shouting profanities at his players before a game. Abel was also allowed to keep his full-time position at the school as a math teacher. I'm not going to debate whether or not these men should be fired. I will say that those of us who teach and coach kids have the responsibility to treat them with respect no matter what the setting. We have no right to demean them and tear them down. 

Calling a young boy a "girly-man" will not help him become the man he should be. As a matter of fact, all that does is create another problem. He's no closer to being a man and now he hates his coach. I've said this before and it bears repeating. Be sure everything you do as a coach has a positive outcome in mind. Make them run to get faster. Make them do push-ups to get stronger. Push them so they'll go forward, but don't knock them down. Raise your voice to raise their game. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

Related Links:

Wyoming coach resigns after forcing offensive survey on players - Yahoo! Sports

Coach resigns over profane speech, community supports him - Sportsmanship Blog

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Monday, 14 November 2011

Saints show outstanding sportsmanship

Posted on 05:00 by Unknown
From L-R: Sophie Ellis, Solomon Alexander and Ivana Pease
The Grace Christian Saints hosted St. Joseph in a CYC 5th grade volleyball match-up on Saturday. Both team played with tremendous class and character. Sportsmanship Brigade members rewarded Ivana Pease and Sophie Ellis of Grace and St. Joseph respectively. Ellis competed at a very high level while encouraging her teammates throughout. Even when plays went against her team, Ellis was the primary motivator. The same could be said of Pease - who took her role a step further. She started an impromptu cheer for her teammates while she was on the bench. When I asked Pease about her cheer after the match she said, "Oh, I didn't start it. It was my teammates and I just joined in." Brigade members clearly saw Pease start the cheer, but her humility makes her stand out all the more. 

For these Saints, sportsmanship is a Brees. Sorry, couldn't help it. 
Normally, this would be the end of the post. I'd tell you to find more information about the Sportsmanship Brigade on our sportsmanship.org website. It doesn't end there, though. Just as I was talking to the officials about which players we wanted to reward, Grace went one step further. They formed a spirit tunnel for the St. Joseph athletes. The 10 Grace players stood in two rows of five, interlocked their hands and stretched them overhead. Then, they cheered loudly for St. Joseph as the opposing team ran through. It was a thing of beauty. We had no choice but to reward the entire team. I forgot to mention you can make donations to the Brigade through our website as well. With sportsmanship on display like this, the goodie bag is going to have to get deeper. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Friday, 11 November 2011

Tweets about #Sportsmanship

Posted on 14:51 by Unknown

Instead of posting a handful of sportsmanship stories on Page 2 and doing a single story here, I've decided to reverse the order. LZ Granderson of ESPN.com wrote a stirring piece about how parents should be ever-vigilant in protecting their kids. His article is in response to the current Penn State scandal. Check it out. It's certainly an eye-opener.

The stories normally reserved for Page 2 get moved to the front page because of Twitter. Whenever I post on this blog, the title and link to the post appear as a tweet on the social networking website. Some of my followers decided to retweet the messages. A retweet (RT) is the ultimate sign of respect in the Twitterverse. A retweet means that what you posted was so informative, cool, or funny that someone had to tell everyone they know what you said. We need that in our sportsmanship world. The message needs to be repeated and retweeted over and over. Here are the top three rewteets from earlier in the week. All the links shown are safe and will take you back to this blog. By the way, you can follow me on Twitter @TheRealBigSol. 

kbu22: @TheRealBigSol Best reflection I've read yet regarding #PennState Sportsmanship: Penn State: A lesson in integrity

gobearsemily: RT @jbmthinks: okay, this coach did a really dumb thing...not a good idea... ow.ly/7oYE5 @TheRealBigSol < What was he thinking?


scoresstlouis: @TheRealBigSol , thank you for honoring our poet-athletes with a sportsmanship award yesterday!


Until next time…


Be a Good Sport!

-Sol





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Thursday, 10 November 2011

Youth soccer program SCORES big in sportsmanship

Posted on 19:56 by Unknown
From L-R: Solomon Alexander, Donay, Coach Hearn, and Coach Huffington
America SCORES St. Louis was the first organization to welcome the Sportsmanship Brigade to its games when the program began. The coaches, administrative staff and parents are very proud of their poet-athletes and they have ever reason to be. SCORES promotes health and activity through soccer and literacy through poetry. Thursday evening was the final game of the fall season for the teams in attendance. Walbridge and Patrick Henry Elementary schools went head-to-head and the young ladies did not disappoint. It was a spirited contest with Walbridge coming out on top. My new friend, Donay scored a goal from mid-field and scored bigger points with her leadership. During tense moments, Donay kept her composure and was the vocal leader of her team.

The old saying "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" applies to parenting and coaching. Athletes of character usually have coaches of character teaching and encouraging them. This is certainly true of the Walbridge staff. Coach Huffington and Coach Hearn specifically told their girls to "practice good sportsmanship" and "don't let the other team get into their heads" - possibly inciting poor behavior. The Sportsmanship Brigade was indeed honored to recognize Coaches Huffington and Hearn along with Donay as  tonight's sportsmanship award winners. It's uplifting to see youth teams display great skill and great character.

This Saturday, the Brigade will make its way to Grace Christian Church in suburban St. Louis for a 1:00 p.m. CYC volleyball match. It will undoubtedly be a contest of spikes and sportsmanship. The Sportsmanship Brigade is a group of Sports Commission volunteers who visit youth sporting events looking for acts of good sportsmanship. Those who display acts of good sportsmanship are rewarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card to a local business. For more information on the Brigade - including scheduling and volunteer opportunities - please visit our website at sportsmanship.org. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Penn State: A lesson in integrity

Posted on 10:09 by Unknown
I'm sure by now most of you have heard or read about the situation at Penn State University. The topic quite frankly goes far beyond sportsmanship and certainly goes beyond what I am willing to write about in this forum. However, there are lessons to be learned even in the worst circumstances. Today's lesson centers on integrity. Bruce Brown, author of the booklet A Standard Higher Than Victory, addresses integrity in terms of the example coaches should set for their athletes.  To be honest, Brown lays out a guide for integrity that anyone can use. Multiple copies of the booklet A Standard Higher Than Victory are available through our Team Players Program which you can learn more about by clicking here. Here is what Brown has to say about integrity:
Integrity is a choice of behaviors displayed in small daily decisions. The [person] demonstrates actions that follow his or her words and beliefs. Yes means yes and no means no. [People] of integrity say what they mean and follow that exact path. Their word is good, their handshake confirms the deal, and their signature is worth something. They are worthy of of respect. The first step to building a successful team is surrounding yourself with people of integrity. 
Integrity is a simple concept, and for the person of integrity, life may not be any easier, but it is simpler. It is not always easy to do what is ethically correct, but it is simple to know which path is most ethical and then exercise that option.
 Brown then goes on to use several famous quotes regarding integrity. This quote is a personal favorite from educator John Holt. "The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do." Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Youth coach breaks player's collarbone

Posted on 05:00 by Unknown
Yes, you read the title right. I'm not sensationalizing this nor am I making this up. A Detroit area middle school football coach broke his own player's collarbone. When watching this video, I was reminded of something Missouri Hall of Fame baseball coach - Steve Nicollerat said at one of our Coach It Right! Baseball Clinics. "Whatever you do as a coach, make sure it has a purpose." What's the purpose of doing this to a kid? Watch the WJBK-TV story below and see if you can come up with some sort of explanation (email subscribers click here). Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol


Video: Coach Delivers Bone Snapping Hit on Middle School Football Player: MyFoxDETROIT.com
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Sunday, 6 November 2011

Good sportsmanship abounds in CYC

Posted on 09:00 by Unknown
From L-R: Sophie Hibbard, Coach Missy Box, Christina Koch, and Coach Julie Council
The Sportsmanship Brigade began its November schedule Friday night with a visit to Immacolata School. The home team took on St. Peter in a volleyball match-up of eighth-graders. Immacolata won the match 2-1, but the attitudes of both teams guaranteed there wouldn't be any losers on this court. Sophie Hibbard of Immacolata ran to a teammate who had been having a bad game. She could be heard from the stands saying, "That's alright. Keep your head. We'll get the next one." Hibbard's encouragement helped her team in a match that could've easily gone either way.

Christina Koch of St. Peter was the spark plug of her team. Through three 15-minute periods, this young lady never stopped cheering, playing and motivating. Even as Immacolata pulled away late in the third period, Koch never quit. She yelled out on match point for Immacolata, "C'mon guys! We can do this!" The coaches for both teams were outstanding as well. Julie Council of St. Peter and Missy Box of Immacolata implored their teams to play hard and play to win - but play within the rules. No one on either side argued with a referee or yelled at an opposing player. Both teams played a determined yet respectful match.

As a result, we were proud to recognize Christina Koch of St. Peter and Sophie Hibbard of Immacolata along with their respective coaches - Julie Council and Missy Box. The Sportsmanship Brigade is a group of Sports Commission volunteers who visit youth sporting events looking for acts of good sportsmanship. Athletes, parents, coaches and fans who exhibit good sportsmanship are rewarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card to a local business. The Brigade will visit the poet-athletes of America SCORES St. Louis this Thursday and take in another youth volleyball tilt at Grace Christian this Saturday. If you would like to get your organization on the Brigade schedule or volunteer as a Brigade member, please visit our website - sportsmanship.org. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Friday, 4 November 2011

Page 2 - Sign up for hitting seminar with Hall of Fame baseball coach

Posted on 08:46 by Unknown
The living legend himself - Coach Steve Nicollerat

It's Friday. That means it's time for Page 2. Here's this week's rundown.
  • Kid in wheelchair scores TD in prep football game.
  • High school football player with cancer defies the odds and takes the field.
  • Soccer player kicks a ball into the stands and nearly injures someone.
  • Missouri Hall of Fame baseball coach, Steve Nicollerat hosts a free hitting seminar.
  • Sportsmanship Brigade begins its November schedule. 
Read. Learn. Enjoy. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Mocking your opponent can have painful consequences

Posted on 10:12 by Unknown
Henrik Eriksson of Mora IK in Sweden scored the go-ahead goal in a recent hockey match with rival Leksand. Eriksson then proceeded to mock his opponents by hugging Leksand's Alen Bibic. Let's just say Bibic wasn't feeling the love. There's a pretty basic lesson in the video below (email subscribers click here.) When you seek to humiliate someone, prepare to be humbled. Please know that I do not in any way condone Bibic's actions, but I understand. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol

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Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Chiefs show leadership through service

Posted on 07:18 by Unknown
Last spring was the most devastating tornado season in U.S. history according to experts. Midwest and southern states were hit extremely hard by massive storms. Here in St. Louis, damage to the airport alone has reached into the tens of millions of dollars. Homes and entire subdivisions simply blew away under the force of 200 mph winds. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the St. Louis storms. Unfortunately, the town of Joplin, Mo. suffered much greater loss. Joplin is a small community approximately 300 miles southwest of St. Louis. The town was all but wiped out by its tornado.

The casualties were catastrophic - 162 people lost their lives and thousands more lost their homes and businesses. Volunteers from all over the country descended on Joplin to help repair and rebuild. Trucks filled with clothing, food, and medical supplies made their way through the rubble to help the people. Missouri's sports teams contributed greatly to the effort as well. The St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, and Blues along with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Missouri Tigers sent people and resources to the area. Team executives worked alongside players removing debris and rebuilding homes.

Today's post focuses specifically on the Kansas City Chiefs and its efforts to help Joplin High School - which was completely destroyed by the storm. The Chiefs are part of an ongoing relief effort to aid Joplin's recovery. Watch the following ESPN.com video about how the Chiefs and its players live out the meaning of leadership (email subscribers click here). Anyone can stand in front. Real leaders know how to reach back and pull. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol
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