I personally believe that all atheles should be role models just as much as they are good at the sport. This is very important because people (kids esspecially) look up to sports super stars and want to be like them. People  will act like the sports star in every catagory. If the athlete is mean, then the people who look up to him will be mean. That would not be good. That is why it is important to have good character, especially when the sotlight is on you.