Honoring the Game is one of the most important privileges given a high school coach. Let’s face it. Sports challenge us. Officials make bad calls. Opponents bend the rules right in front of us. Opposing teams’ fans goad us from the sidelines. And the competitive juices that pulse through our veins sometimes make us a little crazy.
The ROOTS of Honoring the Game are respect for:
Rules — don’t bend the rules to win, even if you can get away with it.
Opponents — a worthy opponent is a gift; we want to play fierce and friendly.
Officials — show respect even when we are confident they are mistaken.
Teammates — never embarrass our teammates, in or outside the game.
Self — live up to our own standards no matter what opponents do.