player calls her own violation

[CYO Butch]

Originally posted by BigJoe
Rick,
Did you file a report for good sportsmanship on this girl with the State High School League? Whenever I have an outstanding act of sportsmanship I always file a report. It would especially be meaningful for a first year program. I had a situation a couple of years ago like that where I anticipated a charge and blew my whistle. Well it couldn't possibly have been a block. Anyway, the girl I called it on didn't get mad she just said "I guess I did bump into the girl". Well I filed the report and the next time we went to the school they said the report was read over the school intercom. The coach also said how much it meant to the girl. All of us should keep this in mind when an outstanding exhibit of sportsmanship takes place.

Big Joe, That is a wonderful thought and gesture. I know I try to give special praise to a player, on my team or the other, who shows exceptional sportsmanship. I also try to remember to tell the parents. The players always appreciate it. To have it "officially" recognized (pun intended), would create a memory for the player that will last his or her lifetime. We (even most coaches I know) are all tired the opposite behavior, so anything we can do to reward the good sportsman is a great thing indeed.