Role Models in Sports Kevin Newcomer and Morgan Eck

Thesis To inform the class on the impact of Role models in sport.

What is a role model? A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate. "It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them." Mark Twain

Good Role Models Respect Charity Confidence, not arrogance Good Decision making Apologize and admit mistakes

Examples of Good Role Models

Bad Role Models Steroids Swearing Poor Sport Domestic Abuse Drug Use

Examples of Bad Role Models

Interview Q’s What does an athlete do to become a good role model? Do you have any sports Role Models?

Mr. Watkins A. Work hard; Play hard; remember it is just a game; Not make excuses when things go wrong; jump back in when down & work harder. A. Hines Ward; Roy Williams (Coach); Brett Favre

Mr. Jankowski A. They live their life in a way which supports their dedication to their family, religion, and society as a whole. No sports role model. Someone should not be a role model because of their athletic prowess alone.

Mr. Gresh A. I don’t think they need to do anything. People who enjoy their sport or appreciate what they are able to do should be respected. A. Michael Jordan – leadership Lebron James – Ability, leadership

Mr. Kreisher A. – Be aware of the image they portray; Promote leadership through action; Be responsible; Give back to others. A. – Jim Kelly; Don Bebee; Brad Butler; Ken Hampe; Frank Jankowski

Coach Hampe A. Shows good qualities; Confidence; Not afraid to be unique; Dedication; Modesty; Charity A. Dan Gamble and Cael Sanderson.

Statistics Out of Ten People 8 said they had a role model in sports. 2 said they didn’t.

In Your Opinion Are these good or bad Role Models? Who is your Sports Role Model?