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Originally Posted by RookieDude

Who said anything about "dissuading sportsmanship"?

Actions speak louder than words. If you prefer not to receive a handshake from a player, you're sending a message that sportsmanship isn't important to you. Interpersonal relations go a long way on the floor.

Respect? The coach probably MAKES them do the hand bump/shake...so they don't SEEM disrespectful, since almost every team does it now.

And why do coaches make the players do it? Because coaches are role models -- as are we -- and it's the right thing to teach the kids.

Hey, if you think you need a fist bump with the kids to show your "sportsmanship"...fine...but, to question ones lack of respect or approachability because they would prefer not to, is silly...IMHO.

Never said we "need" it; that's up to the players and coaches. I'm saying it's bad to discourage it. If a player wants to pay us some respect, accept it with a smile. If you prefer to be jaded, that could come back to haunt you later.