Archdiocesan Value Education Centre (AVEC ) E-Letter October 2010

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 PEACE through SPORTS Rochwyn Fernandes
“Play Soccer Make Peace,” Nelson Mandela wisely said: “Sport has the power to
change the world. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.
“The Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary General on Sports for Develop-
ment and Peace, Adolf Ogi, had said in a goodwill message: "Peace through Sport" is a
promising initiative which represents a crucial effort in ensuring peace and stability in
the region. I look forward to continued involvement in the promotion of 'Peace
through Sport' in the Middle East and around the world."
Sport can promote mutual understanding, and facilitate dialogue between different
communities. In 2007 a "Peace through Sport" campaign was officially launched in
Amman (Jordan). Supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the
United Nations (UN), this program was the brainchild of HRH Prince Faisal bin
Al-Hussein, who as President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, recognized the
increasingly important role played by sport in providing stability and social
cohesion in the lives of young people of the region.
"Peace through Sport" has identified and brought together leaders of young people
from divided communities around the world and trained them to provide organized
sport for young people as a way of helping to heal divides. With 70 participants -
including 25 women and four different religions - from seven countries across 2 conti-
nents, the 10 - day pilot camp came under the global spotlight following the initiative’s
announcement earlier this year which was met by worldwide acclaim as a serious pro-
ject that can help to make a difference.
HRH Prince Feisal said: “This a very proud yet humble occasion for me; proud because
Peace Through Sport carries on the great Jordanian tradition of actually implementing
peace programs; humble, because these inaugural Peace Through Sport delegates are
giving up so much time and energy to become pioneers of peace around the world. I
am determined that with their help, Peace Through Sport will make a real difference
In this ISSUE in a troubled world..
Peace through 1
African Union hosted ‘Building and maintaining peace and security through sports’
Sports
workshop was held in Addis Ababa on Africa Day (May 25th 2010). In July over 40
Coaches & Values 2 –3 young sports leaders gathered in the village of Agros in Cyprus to promote peace and
coexistence through sports training and youth work.
School : Sporting 4-5 The Year of Peace and Security peaks on Peace Day, 21 September 2010, a day focused
Community on promoting non-violence and humanitarian assistance across Africa. All Year of
Peace and Security activities build up to and follow on from Peace Day.
Sports Prayer & 6 Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi of Pakistan and his doubles partner Rohan Bopanna of India are
CWG Logo friends and partners from places you don't see friends or partners. India and Pakistan
Retreatainment 7 are almost always at war with each other, are always in distrust. Nuclear tensions con-
tinue to rise, and Qureshi and Bopanna are out there, playing tennis. They were the
Runners up of the US open Mixed doubles held in New York on the 10th of September.
Photos 8
Qureshi mentioned that there is no reason that Indians and Pakistanis can’t get along
with each other. Sports can reach places where no religion or politics or politician
AVEC Competitions 8 can reach. Pakistan has also been crying out for some positive sporting news following
the cricket spot fixing scandal. Check out this link: http://vimeo.com/10810084
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Tips for your Coach

SEVEN VALUES for SPORTING COACHES

Successful coaching is all about — getting athletes and teams to consistently perform to their
full potential.

Following are seven characteristics that successful coaches and their athletes have identi-
fied as being essential for a coach to have credibility with his or her athletes, which is the most
important key in achieving success with a team.
1. CHARACTER
ο Do what they say they are going to do. They don’t tell athletes one thing and then do an-
other.
ο Are honest in their recruiting of student-athletes. They don’t promise things they can’t de-
liver.
Follow the rules as they are written and don’t look for ways around those rules to have a
better chance to win.

2. CONSISTENCY
ο Are consistent in the way they administer punishment. They don’t show favoritism toward
better athletes.
ο Do not have a ‘doghouse’. Disagreements are dealt with quickly and everyone moves on in
a productive manner.
ο Are consistent in their mood and the way they approach their athletes on a daily basis.
They don’t take out frustrations in their personal lives on their athletes.
Create an environment where the athletes know what to expect from them. There are no
petty mind games.

3. COMMUNICATION
ο Make sure that positive and constructive comments outweigh the negative comments.
ο Are proactive. They seek out players and check in with them, not waiting for problems to
arise.
ο Truly have an open-door policy.
ο Clearly communicate with athletes and staff about roles, expectations, standards. They
make no assumptions.
ο Focus on really listening to players
Seek input from team leaders on key decisions. Athletes feel like they can come and talk
to them.
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4. CARING
ο Act as servants. Athletes feel like the coach would do anything for them, regardless of
their talent.
ο Take a genuine interest in the players’ lives away from the sport.
ο Treat athletes as more than just a group of individuals who can help the coach move up
the career ladder.
Forge long-term relationships with their players. There is a sense of loyalty for life.

5. COMPETENCY
ο Know the sport inside and out.
ο Keep up to date with the latest advances in the sport.
ο Are always learning and willing to look for new ideas.
Have athletes who improve from the time they enter the program to when they finish, no
matter how good they are when they begin.

6. COMMITMENT
ο Have a clear vision for the program and are able to communicate that vision to athletes.
ο Are passionate and invested. They are committed to putting in the time necessary. They
come early and stay late.
ο Aren’t afraid to list their secrets of success because they know no one will outwork them.
Have a competitive fire. They are highly competitive individuals.

7. CONFIDENCE BUILDING
ο Are inspiring. They sell themselves to their athletes. They create and maintain hope and
optimism. They also plant seeds of greatness.
ο Know that athletes want to feel appreciated, valued, competent and important. Great
coaches make athletes feel good about themselves.
ο Realize that confidence is fragile and they are willing to praise athletes in public and criti-
cize in private, never publicly embarrassing them.
Are appreciative. They share credit with their staff, especially acknowledging the ‘little”
people.

This article is based on the book:

Janssen, J. & Dale, G (2002) The seven secrets of successful coaches: How to unlock und unleash your team’s full potential.
Cary, NC: Winning the Mental Game.
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SCHOOL: A SPORTING COMMUNITY
Mission Statement: To be committed to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity— all
critical elements of good sportsmanship. The values of good sportsmanship and high behav-
ioral standards apply equally to all school activities, participants, and spectators. Recognizes
that athletics are part of the educational experience and that the benefits go beyond the final
score of the event.

Examples of a Good Sport

• Exhibit genuine consideration for the opponent.
• Accept results gracefully and be courteous toward opponents and spectators at all times.
• Maintain self-control in all circumstances.
• Refuse to cheer/jeer at an opponent’s failure.
• Help up a fallen opponent.
• Pat an opponent on the back in a gesture of play” or “way to go.”
• Hand a ball or retrieve a ball for the official in a courteous manner. Refuse to be drawn
into any physical conflict.

Expectations For Coaches

• Set a good example for participants and spectators to follow.
• Exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior.
• Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make
sportsmanship the number one priority.
• Respect the judgment of contest officials, abide by the rules and do not display behavior
that could incite spectators.
• Treat opposing coaches, participants and spectators with respect before and after the con-
test. Develop and enforce penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship stan-
dards.

Expectations for Student Athletes

• Treat opponents with respect. Shake hands prior to and after the contest.
• Respect the judgment of contest officials.
• Abide by all the rules and do not display behavior that could incite spectators.
• Cooperate with officials and fellow participants.
• Accept the responsibility and the privilege of representing the school arid community. Dis-
play positive behavior at all times.
• Live up to the standards of sportsmanship established by the coach and school.
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Expectations for Students, Parents, and Other - Spectators
• Realize that a ticket is a privilege to observe a contest and support an activity. It is not a license to
verbally assault others. Respect the integrity and judgment of contest officials.

• Learn the rules of the game so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take
place. Be an exemplary role model by supporting teams in a positive manner.

• Participate in positive cheers and refrain from those that take away from the spirit of the contest.

• Do not applaud errors by opponents or penalties inflicted upon them.

• Respect coaches, participants and other spectators. BE A FAN, NOT A FANATIC.

Expectations for Cheerleaders

• Encourage the desired crowd response. Use only positive cheers, signs, and praise. Do not antago-
nize or demean opponents. Treat opposing spirit groups and spectators with respect.

• Recognize outstanding performances on either side of the playing surface.

• Know the rules and strategies of the contest in order to cheer at proper times.

• Maintain enthusiasm and composure. Serve as a role model.

Acceptable Behavior
• Applaud during the introduction of players, coaches, and officials.

• Graciously accept all decisions of the officials.

• Shake hands with participants and coaches at the end of a contest.

• Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.

• Applaud at the end of the contest for performances of all participants.

• Show concern for injured players, regardless of the team.

• Encourage surrounding people to display good sportsmanship.

Unacceptable Behavior
• Yelling or waving arms during an opponent’s free throw attempts, serve or the like.

• Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, or gestures.

• Criticizing officials in any way. Cheers that would antagonize opponents.

• Refusing to shake hands. Directing comments at opponents to distract and upset them.

• Using profanity or displaying anger that draws attention away from the contest.
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PRAYER of a SPORTS PERSON
Dear Lord, in the battle that goes on through life
I ask but a field that is fair,
A chance that is equal with all in the strife,
A courage to strive and to dare;
And if should win, let it be by the code
With my faith and my honor held high;
And if I should lose, let me stand by the road,
And cheer as the winners go by.
And Lord, may my shouts be ungrudging and clear,
A tribute that comes from the heart,
And let me not cherish a snarl or a sneer
Or play any sniveling part;
Let me say, "There they ride, on whom laurel's bestowed
Since they played the game better than I."
Let me stand with a smile by the side of the road,
And cheer as the winners go by.
So grant me to conquer, if conquer I can,
By proving my worth in the fray,
But teach me to lose like a regular man,
And not like a craven, I pray;
Let me take off my hat to the warriors who strode
To victory splendid and high,
Yea, teach me to stand by the side of the road
And cheer as the winners go by.
-Berton Braley

LOGO for CWG 2010

The logo for the Delhi Commonwealth Games is
inspired by the Chakra, the national symbol for
freedom, of unity and power in India. The 24
spokes of the logo are representative of 24 univer-
sal virtues in 24 colors each having a deep signifi-
cance in relation to the cultures and strengths of
India. Spiraling upwards it depicts the growth of
India into a proud vibrant nation, her billion people
coming together to fulfill their true destinies. It
reflects India’s journey from tradition to modernity
and her economic transformation into a super
power. As opposed to being just a symbol, the
identity is an active instrument playing different
roles- from energizing a not so sporty India to en-
thusiastically bringing together 71 CGA nations
and territories. It is the face of India as she plays
host to ‘The Best Ever Commonwealth Games’.
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SKIT Competition: Congratulations
SENIORS Name of Student Name of School Class

First Place Dwayne Duarte Monteiro St. Mary’s SSC, Mazagaon X- B

& Co
Second Place Aldrin Fernandes and Co St. Xavier’s Boys’ Academy IX –1/2

Third Place Akhil Nair Fatima High School, Ambernath X-D

INTERS

First Place Harish Zaveri & Co St. Xavier’s Boys’ Academy VIII

Second Place Ansha Shah & Co Holy Family, Chembur VII

Third Place Richita Pansare & Co St. Anne’s Girls, Dabul VIII-B

JUNIORS

First Place Jinal Jain & Co St. Anne’s Girls, Dabul V –A/B

Second Place Rahul Menon & Co Campion School VI

Third Place Shanaya Sequeira & Co Mary Immaculate, Borivli IV—D

St. Xavier’s Boys’ Academy
Purav Parikh V

Certificates of Merit will be sent to all winning students soon….

36 Motivational Posters have been designed by AVEC not just to color the walls and
boards of the classroom but to inspire, motivate and lead the students to live Value-
centered lives.
3 Dozen Posters will be available for sale at Rs 350/ at the coming seminars.
Limited Stock … Please Hurry ….. Order from the AVEC Office
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St. Anne’s Girls High School—BORIVALI

      St. Mary Immaculate—Kalina

St. Anthony’s High School - Malwani

Canossa Convent—Mahim

Carmel of St. Joseph

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Gandhi's Seven Deadly Sins
Mohandas Karamachand Gandhi, one of the
most influential figures in modern social and
political activism, considered these traits to be
the most spiritually perilous to humanity.
• Wealth without Work
• Pleasure without Conscience
• Science without Humanity
• Knowledge without Character
• Politics without Principle
• Commerce without Morality
• Worship without Sacrifice

Care 4 Creation Competition

for October 2010
POEM COMPETITION

“Rural Women: Soul of the Village”

To reach the AVEC office before 25th October.
Please follow the rules of the competition.

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