supporting young people’s healthy development through sports - community convention 2016

A PARTNERSHIPTO GET KIDS

BACK IN THE GAME

15-18 years

12-15 years

8-11 years

3-7 years

10-20 max

Less than 100

Less than 200

400+YMCA APPROACH

YOUTH ATHLETIC CLUBS

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WHY DO PARENTS INVOLVE THEIR CHILDREN IN COMMUNITY-BASED SPORTS?“My child is learning the right values and is developing into a good person.”

“My child is having fun.”

“My child is developing meaningful friendships.”

“My child has the opportunity to experience victories.”

“My child is building self-confidence.”

“I watch my child loving every minute. I gave them that. I am a good parent.”


A well-organized program led by qualified trainers who provide fun experiences while teaching children how to be confident team players that can use their skills to develop strength of character.

The message here should align with…Everyone your child meets at the Y is dedicated to creating the best opportunities to learn about sports and values they can use the rest of their lives.

Instead of…Fun, solid skill soccer classes two-times per week. Sign-up now to get a great price!

OBJECTIVE


Encourage and Nurture the Potential of All Youth

• We will advocate for every child we serve with opportunities for social, academic, and physical achievement.

• We will be a Champion for the character development of cause-driven leaders.

• We will deliver fun, relevant experience through our programs and services that foster a development continuum for all youth.

YGTC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY


Sp

orts Training

Character Development

Sp

orts

Leagu

es

Family InvolvementPositive Competition

Sp

orts

Classes

Sports for allEveryone Plays

Sports

Camps/Clinic

s

Safety FirstSports for fun

Another Reason Y!

CREATING A LIFE-LONG SPORTS CONTINUUM


• First national, cross-sector platform developed around youth in sports

• Values: Health, inclusion• Input from 300+ leaders• 40+ activation ideas• 8 strategies for 8 sectors

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8 Strategies for the 8 Key Sectors

1. Ask Kids What They Want2. Reintroduce Free Play3. Encourage Sport Sampling4. Revitalize In-Town Leagues5. Think Small6. Design for Development7. Train All Coaches8. Emphasize Prevention


Learn More at: www.projectplay.us

2017 Project Play Summit Washington DC, May 9


Y’S OFFERING YOUTH SPORTS(2014 NATIONAL DATA)

857

1,676

1,488

1,100

1,038

Nearly 2Million Youth ServedAnnually

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Volleyball

Basketball

Soccer

Tee Ball

Flag Football

Program # of Ys

11

Youth Development is the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical process that all youth uniquely experience from birth to career. A successful development process fulfills children and teens’ innate need to be loved, spiritually grounded, educated, competent, and healthy.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEFINITION

YD ROADMAP SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL Has a positive adult mentor

COGNITIVESets academic expectations

PHYSICALEngages in positive

physical activity

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BENEFITS OF SPORTS ARE OVERWHELMING

ProgramsAchievement

BelongingCharacter

Giving

Health

Inspiration

MeaningRelationships

Safety

• Gain new knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Build confidence• Discover who they

are

• Feel a part of a team

• Feel welcomed and appreciated for who they are

• Make new friends• Develop positive

relationships with adults

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YOUTH SPORTS TRENDS (2012-2014)

#of Y’s Providing (National)

15

Program Net Change % change

Baseball

Flag Football

Soccer

Volleyball

Basketball -15-51-43-1429

-.9-4.4-4

-0.93.5


THE Y’s OPPORTUNITY

Establish a New Vision: Align sports with youth development and redefine success

Upgrade: Embrace a new model (Sport for All, Play for Life) that welcomes and benefits all children, and effectively recruit and train coaches to deliver it

1

2

3Ensure Positive Outcomes: Provide high-quality, transformational experiences for all (youth, family, coaches, community)

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YOUTH SPORTS UPGRADEAn evidence-based innovation process resulting in an improved program design that increases impact and interest. Improvements include trainings, tools, program structure, curriculum, and marketing resources.

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Y-USA

Aspen Institute

Local Ys

DESIGN

PILOT

SCALE

Increase IMPACT

IncreaseINTEREST

More Kids(Growth)

Achievement, Belonging,

Relationships


SPORT FOR

GOOD

Tom FarreyAspen Institute

Sports & Society Program860.798.0752

[email protected]

Spencer BonnieYMCA OF THE [email protected]

Mike LavinYMCA of the Greater Twin [email protected]

THANKYOU

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