I think part of soccer SHOULD be the good sportsmanship. Sadly, this is a disappearing art. Coaches should lead their players in such a way to teach them the importance of good sportsmanship. This also includes playing a clean game- something I have NOT seen a lot of this year either. It does a disservice to the players- always take the opportunity to teach a life lesson if you get the chance. More coaches-parents-AND players should do that.


'A ten-foot keeper really should have stopped that' -Ron Atkinson