SPORTSMANSHIP THE SANDLOT

Benny could have joined the others in ridiculing Scott. Instead he led them to accept him. What does this tell you about his character?

Have you ever felt left out or intentionally excluded from something? Have you ever intentionally excluded someone else? How does it feel to be excluded or to exclude someone?

Including Scott would develop a stronger team spirit. What other actions can players demonstrate to create team spirit? Make a list of these and share them with the class.

Read the quotes on the following page on good sportsmanship. What does sportsmanship look like? And why does it matter?

“The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.” - Abraham Lincoln, 16 th president ( ) “Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly.” -Shaquille O’ Neal, basketball player “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” -Mike Singletary, football player and coach “If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.” -Michael Jordan, basketball player