Facts!!

About 75% say its common for a pro athlete to yell at a referee; 62% say that trash talking opponents is bad.

people define good sportsmanship as the "golden rule" of sports

sportsmanship isn't just reserved for the people on the field. Cheerleaders, fans, and parents also need to be aware of how they behave during competition.

Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you.

In the last few years, taunting, trash-talking, gloating, and cheap shots have become really common in sports.

When it comes to losing, good sportsmanship means congratulating the winners promptly and willingly. Also, it means accepting the game's outcome without complaint and without excuses, even if you sometimes might feel the referees made a few questionable calls.

Even if you win by a landslide, good sportsmanship means still finding ways to compliment your opponents.

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.