I just had to reply to this thread. I was there all weekend and I managed to not see ANY of that bad sportsmanship happen. I do want to tell a story about a good sport I saw on the mat right in front of our seats. He was probably a 10 yr old. I do not even remember the mat number now and i do not know the young boys name or club. BUT I watched him lose twice and both times he was so frustrated and mad and upset I thought for sure we were going to see a monster fit.But I could see this very small very young boy pull his emotions together to shake his opponents hand and then as soon as his opponents hand was raised he gave him a huge hug he then turned to the ref and gave him a hug, then went and shook hands with the other coaches and then waited until he was off the mat to dissolve into a puddle of tears. His coach(maybe father) had to pick him up in a ball to get out of the way. I was in tears watching this boy i did not know hold himself together long enough to do the right thing!! I know I am a sappy mom but I wish I knew this boys name so i could tell his mom and dad (and coach) what a great job they are doing teaching him the right way!!
