Rallying around the sport can help people look past their differences to appreciate the things that we all share. Help others to resist corrupting pressures Winners never cheat and cheaters never win. Remind them that whenever the playing field isn t level, the entire sport suffers. The urge to cheat can be a strong temptation, but victory through cheating just isn t as sweet as victory through pure hard work and dedication. Denounce those who attempt to discredit the sport Exposing dishonesty takes courage.
Soccer suffers when dishonest play or off the field behavior is tolerated.
Honor those who defend soccer's good reputation Soccer is flourishing today because so many people care about it and work to promote fair and honest play. Recognize these people and don t hesitate to make their dedication public. Soccer is also an enjoyable game to watch. The emphasis is not on who wins but how the players and teams develop, and, most importantly, that they have fun in doing so. All participants should be encouraged to reach their full, age-appropriate potential and to enjoy themselves in the process.