Tag Archives: sportsmanship

The Ripple Effect of Sportsmanship

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Free Spirit Author

By Brad Herzog, author of the Count on Me: Sports series Summer (and with it the summer sports season) is a good time to examine good sportsmanship—both the reasons for it and the reactions to it. While writing Inspiring Stories of … Continue reading →

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Building Character in Kids with Stories from the Olympics

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Free Spirit Author

By Brad Herzog, author of the Count On Me: Sports series When I think of the late, great Muhammad Ali, what springs to mind is not the “Thrilla in Manila” or the boasts of a pugilistic poet or even a man … Continue reading →

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True Grit: Role Models of Resilience for Kids

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Free Spirit Author

By Brad Herzog, author of the Count On Me: Sports series In the five books that constitute my Count on Me: Sports series for Free Spirit Publishing, I celebrate five attributes—sportsmanship, teamwork, courage, perseverance, and generosity—by telling true stories that … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Use the Character in Sports Jar

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Guest Blogger

By Eric Braun Free Spirit’s Character in Sports jar includes three kinds of cards: “Words of Character” cards have quotes about character by athletes; “Make a Difference” cards give ideas for building and showing your good character; and “Great Character” … Continue reading →

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A Deeper Kind of Safety

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Free Spirit Author

by Brad Herzog, author of the Count On Me: Sports series April is Youth Sports Safety Month, so there will be the usual conversation about physical precautions on and around the athletic fields. Stretch. Stay hydrated. Wear a helmet. Beware of … Continue reading →

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