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Champions of Character Parent

All over the country young people are on football fields, soccer pitches, and basketball courts. According to a 2008 CNN report there are estimated 41 million youth sports participants across the United States. That number has risen dramatically over the past two decades. That makes you roughly 1 out of 82 million parents now involved.

Out of the many practices and contests you send your child to they might have the opportunity to not only improve their athletic skills but also learn some valuable life lessons. With intentional parenting and coaching, athletic participation can be a great way to build character.

Be honest with yourself as you evaluate how often you apply the five core values.

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2. Integrity - internal traits that guide your behavior

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
HONESTY: I proclaim the truth.	*Integrity - internal traits that guide your behavior HONESTY: I proclaim the truth. Always	HONESTY: I proclaim the truth. Frequently	HONESTY: I proclaim the truth. Sometimes	HONESTY: I proclaim the truth. Rarely	HONESTY: I proclaim the truth. Never
POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity.	POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity. Always	POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity. Frequently	POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity. Sometimes	POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity. Rarely	POISE: I demonstrate calmness and self-control in the face of adversity. Never
PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it.	PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it. Always	PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it. Frequently	PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it. Sometimes	PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it. Rarely	PATIENCE: I exercise inward strength in the face of adversity without demanding a deadline to remove it. Never
DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles.	DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles. Always	DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles. Frequently	DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles. Sometimes	DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles. Rarely	DETERMINATION: I diligently work to reach goals regardless of the obstacles. Never
PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance.	PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance. Always	PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance. Frequently	PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance. Sometimes	PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance. Rarely	PASSION: I have an intense emotion and feeling towards my child's sport and improving their performance. Never

3. Respect - treating others the way I want to be treated.

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead.	*Respect - treating others the way I want to be treated. HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead. Always	HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead. Frequently	HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead. Sometimes	HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead. Rarely	HONOR: I value the cost of those that lead. Never
ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention.	ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention. Always	ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention. Frequently	ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention. Sometimes	ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention. Rarely	ATTENTIVENESS: I demonstrate the worth of a person by giving them undivided attention. Never
TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations.	TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations. Always	TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations. Frequently	TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations. Sometimes	TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations. Rarely	TEACHABILITY: I have a desire to learn without any reservations. Never
TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences.	TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences. Always	TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences. Frequently	TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences. Sometimes	TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences. Rarely	TOLERANCE: I learn to accept others regardless of social, economic or race differences. Never
DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences.	DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. Always	DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. Frequently	DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. Sometimes	DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. Rarely	DISCRETION: I recognize and avoid words, actions and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. Never

4. Responsibility - the social force that binds me to the good of the team.

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice.	*Responsibility - the social force that binds me to the good of the team. COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Always	COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Frequently	COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Sometimes	COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Rarely	COMMITMENT: I dedicate myself to following up on my words with action even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Never
LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others.	LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others. Always	LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others. Frequently	LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others. Sometimes	LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others. Rarely	LOYALTY: I use times of adversity to demonstrate my commitment to others. Never
CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances.	CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances. Always	CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances. Frequently	CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances. Sometimes	CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances. Rarely	CONSISTENCY: I stay true in principle in all circumstances. Never
CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken.	CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken. Always	CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken. Frequently	CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken. Sometimes	CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken. Rarely	CANDOR: I speak the truth at the time when the truth should be spoken. Never
ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them.	ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Always	ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Frequently	ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Sometimes	ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Rarely	ALERTNESS: I am keenly aware of the events taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Never

5. Sportsmanship - following the rules, spirit, and etiquette of athletic competition.

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules.	*Sportsmanship - following the rules, spirit, and etiquette of athletic competition. OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules. Always	OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules. Frequently	OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules. Sometimes	OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules. Rarely	OBEDIENCE: I fulfill instructions and rules. Never
FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints.	FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints. Always	FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints. Frequently	FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints. Sometimes	FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints. Rarely	FAIRNESS: I look at a decision from multiple viewpoints. Never
JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true.	JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Always	JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Frequently	JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Sometimes	JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Rarely	JUSTICE: I take personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. Never
HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact.	HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact. Always	HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact. Frequently	HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact. Sometimes	HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact. Rarely	HOSPITALITY: I share cheerfully with those whom I come in contact. Never
HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at.	HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at. Always	HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at. Frequently	HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at. Sometimes	HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at. Rarely	HUMILITY: I see the contrast between what is perfect and where I am at. Never

6. Servant Leadership - serving the greater good while focusing on the team's mission and purpose.

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion	*Servant Leadership - serving the greater good while focusing on the team's mission and purpose. LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion Always	LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion Frequently	LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion Sometimes	LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion Rarely	LEADERSHIP: I steer others toward a positive conclusion Never
SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self.	SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self. Always	SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self. Frequently	SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self. Sometimes	SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self. Rarely	SERVANTHOOD: I care for and meet the needs of others before caring for self. Never
INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it.	INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it. Always	INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it. Frequently	INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it. Sometimes	INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it. Rarely	INITIATIVE: I recognize and do what needs to be done before asked to do it. Never
SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory.	SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory. Always	SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory. Frequently	SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory. Sometimes	SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory. Rarely	SELFLESS: I give without expectations of personal glory. Never
DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting.	DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting. Always	DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting. Frequently	DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting. Sometimes	DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting. Rarely	DECISIVE: I learn to finalize difficult decisions on the basis of what is right, not popular or tempting. Never

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