to play to our highest potential. We try our hardest to
win, but not at the expense of demeaning our opponents.
• Officials: We treat officials with respect, even when
we disagree.
• Teammates: We never do anything that would
embarrass our team.
• Self: We try to live up to our own standards regardless
of what others do.
dignity. Unfortunately, there are children who do not have
a positive experience in playing sports and miss out on the
opportunity to learn these positive life lessons. Considering
the vital role that youth sports play in our community, it’s
imperative that we continue to provide a positive atmosphere
where our boys can continue to develop their character. M
Jorge Roman is Upper School Assistant Athletic Director at
Saint David’s.
Goal 2: Life Lessons
As a Head Coach and participant in youth athletics, sports
have been an integral part of my life. They have provided me
with a number of valuable lessons that I continue to apply in
my life and my profession—from the importance of being a
supportive team player to how to win with class and lose with
Works Cited
1 & 2 Thompson, Jim “The Double-Goal Coach,” Harper Collins Publishers,
New York (2003)
3 & 4 Thompson, Jim “The Power of Double-Goal Coaching,” Balance Sports
Publishing, California (2010)
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