Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions
are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a
vision.
Muhammad Ali, American Boxer and former World Heavyweight Champion
These six core ethical values help form a
young-athlete.
Trustworthiness: Be
honest - Don't deceive, cheat or steal Be reliable - do what
you say you'll do Have the courage to do the right thing Build
a good reputation Be loyal - stand by your family,
friends and country
Respect: Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule Be
tolerant of differences Use good manners, not bad
language Be considerate of the feelings of others Don't
threaten, hit or hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger,
insults and disagreements Responsibility: Do what you are supposed to do Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best Use self-control, be
self-disciplined Think before you act - consider the
consequences Be accountable for your choices
Fairness Play by the rules Take turns
and share Be open-minded; listen to others Don't take
advantage of others Don't blame others carelessly
Caring Be kind Be compassionate and
show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help
people in need
Citizenship Do your share to make your school and community better Cooperate Stay informed; vote Be a good neighbor Obey
laws and rules Respect authority Protect the
environment
Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions
are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a
vision. ~Muhammad Ali, American Boxer
