As we head into the finals week with semi-finals starting tomorrow; here are a few friendly reminders for this often stressful period:

1. These are kids out on the court- think about your language; your responses to their playing and the opposition- kids will mirror what they see, good sportsmanship starts with you!

2- Kids play sport for fun- to be with their friends and have a good time is the main reason they play. Winning is a bonus.

3- Winning or losing doesn’t define them or the coach as people; everyone puts in 100% on the court and it doesn’t always end up how we would hope. Learning to be good losers or good winners is a valuable skill to take away from the season.

Good luck to all our teams, coaches, team managers and supporters. Enjoy the finals and remember that whatever the result, you’re all winners to us at Mentone Mustangs!