The Camera fades in when we see Era Dynamics lowers the mic, and thinks about what she is going to talk about next, how to show sportsmanship. Its pretty obvious that some of the staff members and some of the roster people need a few classes in this. Maybe she should take up teaching in real life... It couldn't hurt, right?
Era Dynamics raise again her microphone and starts to talk again: So what does it take to demonstrate good sportsmanship in real-life situations?" she asks. "Here are some examples of things you can do, guys. Learn as much as you can about your sport. Play by its rules. Show up for practice, work hard, and realize that on a team, everyone deserves a chance to play. Talk politely and act courteously toward everyone before, during, and after games and events. That includes your team mates, your opponents, your coaches and their coaches, the officials presiding over the game, and even spectators ,who can sometimes be loud about their opinions. Stay cool. Even if others are losing their tempers, it doesn't mean you have to. Remind yourself that no matter how hard you've practised and played, it is, after all, just a game. Avoid settling disputes with violence. If you're in a difficult situation or someone's threatening you, seek help immediately from your coach or from an official. Remember, too, that if you respond with violence you could get penalized, which could hurt your chances of winning. Cheer your team mates on with positive statements — and avoid trash-talking the other team. Acknowledge and applaud good plays, even when someone on the other team makes them. When officials make a call, accept it gracefully even if it goes against you. Remember that referees may not be right every time — but they're people who are doing their best, just as you are. Whether you win or lose, congratulate your opponents on a game well played. And I promise that after I beat Vivica or her alter ego rayne, I will be the one helping them up, and congratulating them on a good try. But sometimes, its not always fun and games. But we try to be fair."
She walks around the ring, with one hand on her hip, the mic raised.
Good sportsmanship means not having a "win at any cost" attitude. Most athletes who don't have a "win at any cost" attitude are more likely to talk about how much they love their sport and how much personal satisfaction and enjoyment they get from participation. Most people won't go on to play professional sports, and only a few will win scholarships to play at college. But many forget to have a good time during the years they do play because they're so focused on winning. And, unfortunately, parents and coaches sometimes put too much pressure on athletes, emphasizing winning at all costs. So although it's great to be a champion, it's even better to have enjoyed the process of trying to reach the top. It's best to play fair while having fun. Learning good sportsmanship means finding that the positive attitude learned on the field carries over into other areas of life. At school, for example, you're able to appreciate the contributions made by classmates and know how to work as part of a team to complete a project. You may enjoy more success at work as well, because a big part of learning good sportsmanship is learning to be respectful of others, including customers and co workers. She turns around and faces the other side now, and realizes the convo is leading to something more... More than sportsmanship. Its leading toward the common goal that every creature wants from its own kind.... Respect. Because sport is all about competition, athletes often find themselves in situations where they have to decide whether or not to show respect. For example, when a referee or umpire makes a bad judgement call, athletes have a choice: Do they accept the decision, or do they get angry and complain? Is it better to show respect-even if you disagree? When you watch the Olympic Games on television, you see athletes from all over the world compete against each other. How do they seem to treat one another? Respect is the way one chooses to respond. Some people might say it's a lot like The Golden Rule, which is treating other people the same way you would like to be treated. Real athletes show respect for themselves, for their teammates, for their competitors, and for their sport. They are courteous and conduct themselves with dignity. Some are things like valuing diversity-in race, ethnicity, gender, size, and ability. Others may be treating other athletes as equals-on your team, on another team, or from another country. Many think that it could be congratulating your opponents on their victories, which very few do. Behaving on the field of play in a way that others admire is another thing of doing what is right. All the Atw members should be obeying the rules of competition and being willing to abide by the final results of play. Refusing to harm your body or alter your performance with drugs and maintaining a positive attitude toward competition and your competitors.
Era looks out into the crowd with a knowing glance.
Respect builds self-confidence. It makes you and others feel better. So when you play sports, avoid making negative comments about other athletes, the officials, or even yourself. Don't look down on anyone. Real athletes show respect. Olympic athletes aren't perfect, but they work hard at showing respect. They have a lot to say about showing respect too. On this site you'll find pdfs of posters, television public service announcements and athlete interviews focused on respect. Try to listen harder. We already know that proactive listening should be your first social skill. We know this because we love when people listen to us, so we find it safe to assume that other people love when we listen to them. Be considerate. Once you’ve listened, it’s time to act accordingly. If there was anything about the persons tone of voice or body language that gave a hint as to how they were feeling, use that information in your interaction. Keep your promise. By keeping your word to someone, you not only establish yourself as a person of integrity, but make the other person feel as though you value them. Be on time. Another way to demonstrate that you value someone, is by treating their time as though it is valuable. Nothing says this better than being punctual. Have manners. This is pretty simple. Do not interrupt a conversation, be polite and watch your ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. By showing manners towards someone, you make them feel valuable. Encourage. Sometimes when we hear a silly idea, it’s easy to shoot down someone’s hopes and dreams, or otherwise make them feel unimportant. Genuinely encouraging someone could be very empowering and liberating. Be fair. We often find ourselves in a position of power over someone else; to some extent. Having power enables the opportunity to be corrupt. Avoid corruption, give people what they earn-deserve, and they’ll appreciate it. Go out of your way. You don’t have to always do the bare minimum. If you want to show someone that they’re valuable, and that you respect them, go the extra mile without expecting a reward. Try to preserve dignity. When wronged, mistreated, or otherwise upset in some way handle the dispute with finesse. This means approaching the person in such a way as to preserve their dignity. The best way to handle it is via a calm and private conversation, as opposed to a public screaming match. Do not assume things. They say when you ASSUME, you make an AS$- out of -U- and -ME. So don’t assume anything about a person based on their race, income level, or gender. Start off each interaction by thinking of the other person as your equal. As I see it, respect is something that is earned. One earns another's respect by voluntarily doing the things I mentioned above, such as taking that person's feelings, needs and thoughts into consideration. Respect seems to be like a boomerang in the sense that you must send it out before it will come back to you. Respect cannot be demanded or forced, though sometimes people mistakenly believe that it can, but thats not true at all. Its earned. So guys, if you want me to respect you, you have to earn it bitches!
OOC: Go to The Dynamics school Final part
Era Dynamics raise again her microphone and starts to talk again: So what does it take to demonstrate good sportsmanship in real-life situations?" she asks. "Here are some examples of things you can do, guys. Learn as much as you can about your sport. Play by its rules. Show up for practice, work hard, and realize that on a team, everyone deserves a chance to play. Talk politely and act courteously toward everyone before, during, and after games and events. That includes your team mates, your opponents, your coaches and their coaches, the officials presiding over the game, and even spectators ,who can sometimes be loud about their opinions. Stay cool. Even if others are losing their tempers, it doesn't mean you have to. Remind yourself that no matter how hard you've practised and played, it is, after all, just a game. Avoid settling disputes with violence. If you're in a difficult situation or someone's threatening you, seek help immediately from your coach or from an official. Remember, too, that if you respond with violence you could get penalized, which could hurt your chances of winning. Cheer your team mates on with positive statements — and avoid trash-talking the other team. Acknowledge and applaud good plays, even when someone on the other team makes them. When officials make a call, accept it gracefully even if it goes against you. Remember that referees may not be right every time — but they're people who are doing their best, just as you are. Whether you win or lose, congratulate your opponents on a game well played. And I promise that after I beat Vivica or her alter ego rayne, I will be the one helping them up, and congratulating them on a good try. But sometimes, its not always fun and games. But we try to be fair."
She walks around the ring, with one hand on her hip, the mic raised.
Good sportsmanship means not having a "win at any cost" attitude. Most athletes who don't have a "win at any cost" attitude are more likely to talk about how much they love their sport and how much personal satisfaction and enjoyment they get from participation. Most people won't go on to play professional sports, and only a few will win scholarships to play at college. But many forget to have a good time during the years they do play because they're so focused on winning. And, unfortunately, parents and coaches sometimes put too much pressure on athletes, emphasizing winning at all costs. So although it's great to be a champion, it's even better to have enjoyed the process of trying to reach the top. It's best to play fair while having fun. Learning good sportsmanship means finding that the positive attitude learned on the field carries over into other areas of life. At school, for example, you're able to appreciate the contributions made by classmates and know how to work as part of a team to complete a project. You may enjoy more success at work as well, because a big part of learning good sportsmanship is learning to be respectful of others, including customers and co workers. She turns around and faces the other side now, and realizes the convo is leading to something more... More than sportsmanship. Its leading toward the common goal that every creature wants from its own kind.... Respect. Because sport is all about competition, athletes often find themselves in situations where they have to decide whether or not to show respect. For example, when a referee or umpire makes a bad judgement call, athletes have a choice: Do they accept the decision, or do they get angry and complain? Is it better to show respect-even if you disagree? When you watch the Olympic Games on television, you see athletes from all over the world compete against each other. How do they seem to treat one another? Respect is the way one chooses to respond. Some people might say it's a lot like The Golden Rule, which is treating other people the same way you would like to be treated. Real athletes show respect for themselves, for their teammates, for their competitors, and for their sport. They are courteous and conduct themselves with dignity. Some are things like valuing diversity-in race, ethnicity, gender, size, and ability. Others may be treating other athletes as equals-on your team, on another team, or from another country. Many think that it could be congratulating your opponents on their victories, which very few do. Behaving on the field of play in a way that others admire is another thing of doing what is right. All the Atw members should be obeying the rules of competition and being willing to abide by the final results of play. Refusing to harm your body or alter your performance with drugs and maintaining a positive attitude toward competition and your competitors.
Era looks out into the crowd with a knowing glance.
Respect builds self-confidence. It makes you and others feel better. So when you play sports, avoid making negative comments about other athletes, the officials, or even yourself. Don't look down on anyone. Real athletes show respect. Olympic athletes aren't perfect, but they work hard at showing respect. They have a lot to say about showing respect too. On this site you'll find pdfs of posters, television public service announcements and athlete interviews focused on respect. Try to listen harder. We already know that proactive listening should be your first social skill. We know this because we love when people listen to us, so we find it safe to assume that other people love when we listen to them. Be considerate. Once you’ve listened, it’s time to act accordingly. If there was anything about the persons tone of voice or body language that gave a hint as to how they were feeling, use that information in your interaction. Keep your promise. By keeping your word to someone, you not only establish yourself as a person of integrity, but make the other person feel as though you value them. Be on time. Another way to demonstrate that you value someone, is by treating their time as though it is valuable. Nothing says this better than being punctual. Have manners. This is pretty simple. Do not interrupt a conversation, be polite and watch your ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. By showing manners towards someone, you make them feel valuable. Encourage. Sometimes when we hear a silly idea, it’s easy to shoot down someone’s hopes and dreams, or otherwise make them feel unimportant. Genuinely encouraging someone could be very empowering and liberating. Be fair. We often find ourselves in a position of power over someone else; to some extent. Having power enables the opportunity to be corrupt. Avoid corruption, give people what they earn-deserve, and they’ll appreciate it. Go out of your way. You don’t have to always do the bare minimum. If you want to show someone that they’re valuable, and that you respect them, go the extra mile without expecting a reward. Try to preserve dignity. When wronged, mistreated, or otherwise upset in some way handle the dispute with finesse. This means approaching the person in such a way as to preserve their dignity. The best way to handle it is via a calm and private conversation, as opposed to a public screaming match. Do not assume things. They say when you ASSUME, you make an AS$- out of -U- and -ME. So don’t assume anything about a person based on their race, income level, or gender. Start off each interaction by thinking of the other person as your equal. As I see it, respect is something that is earned. One earns another's respect by voluntarily doing the things I mentioned above, such as taking that person's feelings, needs and thoughts into consideration. Respect seems to be like a boomerang in the sense that you must send it out before it will come back to you. Respect cannot be demanded or forced, though sometimes people mistakenly believe that it can, but thats not true at all. Its earned. So guys, if you want me to respect you, you have to earn it bitches!
OOC: Go to The Dynamics school Final part
