Sportsmanship Advisor Pillows

'Don't be nervous, Connor. Dig in at the plate, keep your eye on the ball, swing level...and if you strike out, just throw your helmet and blame it all on the ump.'

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

'Missed again, eh, Bob? Maybe you should switch to decaf!'

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

'Hole in one!!!!'

'Unbelievable, these guys brought a ringer.'

'You are doing it wrong.'

'You beat me by two...but with your penalties I beat you by 150!'

"Trust me, you don't want this job."

"Why are they being so mean to us?"

"The nonprofit competitive grant season begins

'He intentionally entangles his face mask in my hand!'

Your counselor wants you to concentrate on one sport. Ok. Sports Camp. Which do you like best? Maybe baseball. Great. Or soccer or lacrosse. I'm proud of you, Teddy! You don't care about being the cool sports star! Ok. Then soccer.

'Aw, come on guys - at the end of the day, it's only a game - right?'

1st. 2nd. Nice Guy.

Rower Bobby Pearce stops mid-race to let some ducks cross his path safely

Then and Now.

"Why does he keep in the same players?"

Sportsmanship

'So you're the referee who had the courage to call a Technical Foul on Bobby Knight.'

"...And I don't want any resentments just because someone hits below the belt..."

"What have you done?"

'Apparently the first leg was a bit contentious.'

"You mock, sir—you mock a sport storied and beloved. I, sir, pity you."

Bull with gun

'And remember: when introduced to the other team's captain, make direct eye contact and give a firm handshake...'

Listen up, team! There will be no trash talk. No harassing the refs. No throwing elbows. Understand? Yes, coach! Ok, kids! Go play! Coach.

Hall of Fame

Victim support

"My handicap? I'm a poor loser."

'We could have a problem here lads.'

'It's time that ball-kicking cheater got his. Tell mommy that daddy loves her, Ritchie... Here I go...'

'No hitting below the belt.'

Ping Pong Handshake.