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  Sportsmanship

One of the most important things that we can teach our youth athletes is "Fair Play" and "Sportsmanship!"

Sportsmanship is a reflection of one’s attitude and manners exhibited toward others, regardless of the outcome of a game (win or loss).  Qualities of good sportsmanship include showing fairness, courtesy, and a general characteristic of rational and objective behavior.  A person who exemplifies good sportsmanship treats everyone with respect and dignity.  Good sportsmanship is reflected in those individuals who not only understand the rules as written, but also the honest intent or spirit of the rule, and the intention to maintain fair play.  Everyone should recognize that mistakes are made and that youth sports activities are an opportunity for development of the athlete and the person.

CONGRATULATIONS! - FALL 2007

CONGRATULATIONS! - FALL 2007

CONGRATULATIONS! - FALL 2006

CONGRATULATIONS! - SPRING 2006

CONGRATULATIONS! - FALL 2005

CONGRATULATIONS! - SPRING 2005

CONGRATULATIONS! - FALL 2004

Sportsmanship Club of the Year - 2003

(Recognized by the OASL - Boys Travel League)

OYSAN Sportsmanship Club of the Year - 2002

(Recognized by the OYSAN - State Soccer Assoc.)

OYSAN Fair Play League of the Year - 2000

(Recognized by the OYSAN - State Soccer Assoc.)

Twinsburg AC Soccer was awarded the 2000 "Fairplay League/Club of the Year" award at the annual OYSAN (Ohio Youth Soccer Association - North) awards banquet and workshop/seminar held on March 31, 2001.  This award is presented by the state soccer association (OYSAN) to the league or club which best exemplifies fair play and sportsmanship as an organization.  

At the OYSAN annual awards banquet held on March 29, 2003, Twinsburg AC Soccer was again recognized for its promotion of sportsmanship, and was for the second time in three years, presented with the state soccer associations Fair Play and Sportsmanship award for 2002.

There are 89 leagues or clubs, which have direct affiliation with the OYSAN and many more smaller clubs or rec leagues which affiliate through these 89 leagues to the OYSAN.  Over 55,000 youth players are registered and play soccer in the OYSAN.  Thanks to all who participate and work hard to promote good sportsmanship in this great game that the rest of the world calls "futball!"

A Joke to Think About

The following joke has been showing up in emails and on youth sports websites across the country, and drives home the point that parents should be reminded of the virtue of tolerance.  The author of this joke is unknown, and it can be found in modified forms throughout the web and applies to all youth athletic activities.

At one point during a game, the coach called one of his young soccer players aside and asked, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The player nodded in the affirmative.  

"Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?" The youngster nodded yes.  

"So," the coach continued, "I'm sure you know, when a foul is called, you shouldn't argue, curse, attack the referee, or call him a poop-head.  Do you understand all that?" Again the player nodded.  

He continued, "And when I take you out of the game so another player gets a chance to play, it's not good sportsmanship to call your coach an ‘idiot’ is it?''  Again the child nodded.  

"Good," said the coach.  "Now go over there and explain all that to your parents."