Authority Quote by Fielding H. Yost
“Sportsmanship is that quality of honor that desires always to be courteous, fair, and respectful, and it is interpreted in the conduct of players, spectators, coaches, and school authorities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Coaching Principles, Fielding H. Yost, 1910
Sportsmanship means acting with honor, courtesy, fairness, and respect in all athletic roles.
In simple terms: Act honorably and fairly in sports.
Key Takeaway
Practice respect on and off the field.
Themes
honor
fairness
respect
teamwork
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- player behavior
- coach leadership
- spectator etiquette
- school sports policy
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model sportsmanship when losing?
- What policies support respectful conduct?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to enforce consistently across competitive pressures.
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