Inspiring stories of great sportsmanship do not occur everyday. When they do, they can capture the hearts of those who witness them and inspire them to do amazing things. This form of sportsmanship can lead to a better world for all of us. Not only that, we must make it a point to bring this to more people.nnThe sniper mission added a unique aspect to the game. It gave players a chance to showcase their stealth skills as well as have an opportunity to score major points and ensure victory for their team. Although the escort did a great job and protected the high value targets the entire time, the snipers had a great time and thanked everyone involved for the unique experience.nnIn week 1 we want to talk about playing by the rules and ask the question 'How can I be safe and fair'? Don't just ask your child to follow the rules; explain the rules. Make sure they really understand them. They are there to promote fairness but also to keep everyone safe. In Week 2 we will teach and reinforce how competitors and spectators should act. Knowing how to act on the field isn't enough. People watching the game can show bad sportsmanship as well. In Week 3 we want to dive into understanding how to not just win with grace and respect, but lose with it as well.nnDemand and earn the teams respect and attention. Know what you are doing and how to teach it. A useful tip that I picked up was to have a phrase that you could yell out if the attention was drifting. I have used "READY" (very loud) and the team must yell back "FOCUS"! With eyes focused on me. I have also used "EARS" and they responded "OPEN" Eyes directly on me. If someone didn't say it or give me their eyes then they ran. It only takes a few times.nnCalmness under pressure is a skill that players learn from their coach. If you lose your temper every time something goes wrong, how do you expect your players to perform under pressure and to have composure?nnTennis can be a mind reliever. Focusing on that little yellow ball rather than the raise you did not get, sale you lost, or co-worker who did not get their work done, can sports be a great mind reliever. Simply focusing on that ball rather than multitasking the myriad of emails, text messages and conference calls you have to worry about on a daily basis can certainly be a mind release. As #1 above already stated, by focusing on a single task like tennis, this approach can help you remain calm and clear in everything you do.nnBegin today by being a positive influence, promoting good sportsmanship. Be respectful of others regardless of outcome of the game. If you will make this priority, you will always win.