November 2008 Issue

Fundamentals: The Responsible Sports Newsletter
 
Liberty Mutual Championing and Celebrating Responsibility in Youth Sports
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Positive Coaching
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As the Responsible Coaching Award Winners are announced, PCA continues to search for Double-Goal Coaches!

“What gets rewarded gets done,” according to our partner in Responsible Sports, Positive Coaching Alliance. That’s why PCA hosts the National Youth Sports Awards, which spotlights youth and high school Double-Goal Coaches®, as well as outstanding schools and youth sports organizations.

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Tell your friends to join the movement today!
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How to Help Injured Players and Have Them Help You
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Player injuries are an unfortunate but inevitable part of youth sports. However, like so many other aspects of sports, injuries provide "teachable moments." These are opportunities for Responsible Coaches to use misfortune or adversity to teach a life lesson and cultivate character.

This month, the team from Responsible Sports together with Positive Coaching Alliance, bring you several suggestions on how Responsible Sports Coaches and Parents can turn adversity into character building.

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Want input from the Responsible Sports Community on an issue you're encountering now, or have in the past?
Suggest a Responsible Sports Scenario Question! >>
 
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Star Final weeks in the race for one of the $2,500 Fall Community Grants!
Main The Fall Responsible Sports Community Grants close on 11/30! It's easy to participate and it's not too late. Here's what to do:
  1. Complete the online parent or coach guide
  2. Take a brief review quiz
  3. Credit your organization
  4. Verify your quiz in the follow-up email
  5. Rally your team's supporters to do the same!
Get started at ResponsibleSports.com today! Remember: The organizations with the most number of points in each of the three divisions earn these valuable grants.
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Memorable youth sports moments are waiting for you.
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Star Summer Responsible Coaching Award Winners Announced!
Main Liberty Mutual is pleased to announce the recipients of the Summer 2008 Responsible Coaching Awards!

This fall, an independent judging panel reviewed the thousands of submissions and selected one coach in each state for their exemplary dedication and commitment to responsibility in youth sports, both on and off the field. Please join us in congratulating these positive role models in our communities!
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