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1. Say thank you. Student-athletes

need to take time to thank those who

support them. Fans, teammates and

family for example.

2. Support others by sending positive

messages.

3. Share things that represent you in a

positive manner.

4. Learn the difference between a

general tweet and a Direct Message

and how to use them appropriately.

5. Use correct spelling and grammar -

not mandatory but will make you

look more mature than other players

that recruiters may be looking at.

6. Connect with coaches, skill trainers,

and others that may help you.

1. Use profanity or derogatory words.

2. Assume anything you delete will

completely disappear.

3. Link to any unsuitable content.

4. Harass anybody.

5. Bring up race, religion, sexual

orientation and physical conditions.

6. Post anything negative about your

coach, team-mates, or the

competition.

7. Get into arguments online.

8. Post about getting drunk or using

illicit substances.

9. Post Questionable Photos.

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