We count on winning. And if we lose, don't beef. And the best way to prevent beefing is - don't lose.
If winning isn't everything why bother to keep the score?
Boards, boards, boards.
Yes, I know that you feel you are not strong enough. That's what the enemy thinks, too. But we're gonna fool them.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.
If the coach insists upon hard play, but clean play, the team will do likewise.