There is widespread concern that sports is not playing the positive role it can and should play in building and showcasing good character. Citizenship Through Sports Alliance . Arizona Sports Summit Accord . The Accord has been widely endorsed by prominent sports figures and adopted by most major sports organizations including the American Football Coaches Association, NCAA Division IA Athletic Directors Association, the NAIA, and many state interscholastic associations. An explicit focus on the character-building aspects of athletic competition and the ethical dimensions of sport can benefit all programs.
Honor Is More Important Than Winning .
Pursuing Victory With Honor programs enhance the character and uplift the ethics of the nation. Striving to Win . Winning Is Important . Winning is important. Trying to win is essential.