Ethics and Sportsmanship Abstract Coaches and sports leaders are responsible for fulfilling their roles ethically and with integrity. The Ten Christian Virtues and Civic Responsibilities for Coaches and Leaders of Sport in the 21st Century describe the characteristics of exemplary leaders in sport. Three of the most important virtues are poised, relentless, and enthusiastic. The first virtue, or responsibility, poised means coaches and leaders maintain composure and dignity. The second virtue or responsibility is relentless, it means coaches and leaders are determined to do something and refuse to give up. The last virtue, or responsibility, is enthusiastic, which means coaches and leaders show great passion and joy for what they do. Christian Virtue and Civic Responsibility Coaches and athletic administrators are leaders and models for good sportsmanship and ethical behavior. They are responsible for upholding the codes of conduct, standards of behavior, and int...
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