The Death Of Sportsmanship

Download or read book The Death of Sportsmanship written by Brian Shulman and published by . This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aware that his own children needed to learn good sportsmanship and respect for others, Brian Shulman, father of three, founded Learning Through Sports, a company that has inspired millions of children through learning resources that combine athletics and academics. After years of research and through partnerships with some of the largest athletic associations in the country, Brian has quickly become America's foremost authority on sportsmanship education. He champions good sportsmanship in public appearances nationwide, creating relationships with athletic and educational organizations, and building coalitions to address the vital need. A former football star and team captain at Auburn University where coaches were his strongest influences, Brian has observed a shameful decrease in good sportsmanship, from youth leagues to the professional ranks in every major sport. "In our increasingly combative society," he says "sports seem to be dividing us more than uniting us. As the games ta