Player/Performer

Role Descriptor
Sporting events reflect the opportunity to match your
skills, knowledge and strategies with opponent,
against time, or a standard. They allow us to find our
limits, how good we are and good we can become. It
is important to remember that the outcome of the
match should be determined by these same skills,
strategies, and chance.

Tasks/Duties
Ø Be present at every class and be ready to practice
and play hard.
Ø Support and encourage all your teammates,
regardless of skill or ability).
Ø Give your best effort.
Ø Respect your opponents and all others at all times
(e.g., officials; scorekeepers, etc.).
Ø Exhibit good sports behavior.
Ø Play fair !

Skills/Attributes you will need to show

Ø Your willingness to play your best possible games,
regardless of your previous experience.
Ø Take serious your role of encouraging ALL your
peers.
Ø Take responsibility for your actions during all parts
of the season.

From Complete Guide to Sport Education by Daryl Siedentop, Peter A. Hastie &
Hans van der Mars, 2004, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.