Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
Civility Program
"Think About It…"

SCENARIO 8

Which of the following are likely to cause you to become frustrated?
A. A player not getting their "fair share of the minutes"
B. A player not being "started"
C. A player not "developing" as quickly as expected

NOTE:
1. No matter what the cause, what does frustration often lead to?
>Aggression (please see scenario #7)
2. What can aggression lead to?
>Violence
Consider how you responded to choices A, B & C. Consider the following:

What does cause you to become frustrated?
Now consider if the aggression and possible violence they may result are "worth it"?

Supporting Materials:

Shields & Bredemeier, Character Development and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics. 1994

Magill, Ash and Smoll, Children in Sport. Human Kinetics. 1982