Pitt County Girls Softball League Coaches Clinic Spring 2006

The Sportsmanship Zone It is more than a place, it is an attitude

Sportsmanship Zone  Vision The PCGSL will provide a positive social environment that will serve as a role model for our players, other players, teams, and leagues as well as the community

League Mission Statement  To promote girl’s softball and to provide a safe learning environment for all girls of Pitt County interested in playing softball

League Code of Conduct  Sportsmanship Having qualities or behaviors of a sportsman/woman  Core Principles TrustworthinessFairness Good CitizenshipRespect ResponsibilityCaring

Facts About Kids and Sports  Sports can build character or characters  Reasons kids play: to have fun and hang out with friends  NCAA fact: 3-5% high school athletes play in college  NCAA fact:.02%-.09% are drafted

Facts about kids and sports  70% of kids drop out of sports by the age of 13  15-20% of youth sporting events involve reportable behavior  Least favorite: ride home with parents

Promoting girl’s softball in a safe learning environment  Promoting the game Ultimate goal: teach the game of softball while teaching the game of life Players can be role models  Other players in the league  Other players outside the league  Community

Promoting Girls Softball in a Safe Learning Environment  Learning Environment Teach the game Fundamentals stressed Strive for excellence Strive for success/winning

Promoting Girls Softball in a Learning Environment  Safe environment Players are allowed to play Officials are allowed to officiate Spectators are a positive influence Coaches are allowed to coach

Players are allowed to play  Effort, improving skills, good sportsmanship are rewarded  Keep the game positive for players  Players can become role models

Officials are allowed to officiate  Officials are people  Trained to deal with controversy  Respect the call and move on  What are you teaching?

Spectators are a positive influence  Enjoy the game  Players are not perfect  Praise effort and sportsmanship  Be accountable  Make a difference after the game

Coaches are allowed to coach  Parents Recognize the benefit of sport Parents want their child to succeed Caution

Coaches are allowed to coach  Parents must be reminded Tough decisions Trust coaches

Coaches are allowed to coach  Your Sportsmanship You are being watched Look for teachable moments Instill a desire for personal excellence Instill a desire to win Why are you in it? Recognize the power you have

Strategic Plan Sportsmanship Zone

Sportsmanship Zone  Construction site for the zone S upport A ccountability V isibility E ducation

Sportsmanship Zone  Support The Board The Coaches The parents The players

Sportsmanship Zone  Accountability We are all responsible Good sportsmanship will be rewarded  Wrist bands given during league play  T-shirt at end of season Players Parents Coaches Sign a contract

Sportsmanship Zone Visibility Sign at the park’s entrance Signs around the park

Sportsmanship Zone  Education Coaches Parents Players

PCGSL Players Can Give Sportsmanship Lessons