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First or second graders may be more eager to talk about the fun they have in sports.
一般說來，體育競賽中排名靠前的運動員總會更加積極地分享他們從運動中感受的樂趣。
As they move into more competitive games, kids become more focused on winning.
在競爭更為激烈的比賽中，孩子們更看重輸贏。
They often forget to have fun. Without constant reminders and good examples,
卻常常忽略運動的樂趣。在沒有人正確指引的情況下，
they may also forget what behavior is appropriate before, during, and after a sporting event.
他們會經(jīng)常忘記在比賽前，比賽中和比賽后，保持良好的舉止。
If a child has a coach who cares only about being in first place,
如果他們的教練只在乎能否能得第一名，
the child picks up the message that it's OK to be ruthless on the field.
孩子們就認(rèn)為在競賽中為了獲勝，舉止野蠻也是可以理解的。
If parents are constantly pressing them to play better,
如果家長為了讓孩子表現(xiàn)的更好而帶給他們壓力，
children get the message that they're only as good as their last good play --
孩子們會認(rèn)為，與以往一樣，
and they'll try any method of achieving one.
為了獲得勝利可以不計任何代價。
Adults who emphasize good sportsmanship, however,
那些強調(diào)高尚體育精神的成年人，
see winning as just one of the several goals they'd like their kids to achieve.
卻把獲勝看做是希望于自己孩子完成的眾多目標(biāo)之一。
The help young athletes take pride in their accomplishments, so that the kids see themselves as winners,
在比賽中取得成就的自豪感，使孩子們視自己為贏家，
even if the scoreboard doesn't show the numbers going in their favor.
即使他們的比分并不盡人意。
The best coaches -- and parents -- encourage their kids to play fair,
好的教練和家長鼓勵孩子們在體育場上公平競爭，
to have fun, and to concentrate on helping the team.
感受快樂，注重對團隊的貢獻(xiàn)。
Remember the saying, "Actions speak louder than words"?
還記得“事實勝于雄辯” 這句老話嗎？
That's especially true when it comes to teaching your kids the basics of good sportsmanship.
這句話在教育孩子們健康的體育精神時候格外受用。
Your behavior during practices and games will influence them more than any pep talk or lecture you give them.
成年人在孩子訓(xùn)練和比賽時，如果能夠以身作則，其效果要比任何鼓舞士氣的講話和說教都好的多。
