ponent is not the enemy, but rather one's competition.
Worthy Home Membership is mentioned as the third principle. This principle incorporates the idea of the extended family and the idea of affinity groups, or those who make up the group of one's closest allies or intimates. The athlete who competes in a group sport will have the opportunity to form close bonds of friendship with his or her teammates.
The fourth principle, or Vocation, gives one a feeling of independence. Athletes can develop feelings of self-worth, which itself is dependent on opportunities for exercising a vital ability. There is joy in reaching for excellence in some form, and the athlete who performs to the best of his or her ability, in unison with others as a team, is able to realize a true sense of vocation.
The fifth principle, Citizenship, applies to an athlete's ability to negotiate--to compromise and cooperate with others on the team. Good sportsmanship makes for good c
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