Sportsmanship

Part I of Essay
is not about winning or losing, it's about playing the game. A good sport always makes sure their teammates and opponents have fun. Winning is secondary. I know from experience that if you miss a shot or make an error, you feel terrible because you have let your team down ....

Part II of Essay
.... really matter who wins the game. I just want to play in a great basketball game. The American Heritage Dictionary defines as, "an act in which one abides by the rules of a contest and accepts victory or defeat graciously." All those in athletics are not the only ones who need to be good sportsmen. It must also be required by coaches, cheerleaders, fans, and school administrators. I believe that some of the smallest gestures of can be effective. An example may be picking up your opponent when she falls on the ground, or patting them on t ....