THE NEW MODEL
WHEN youth sports are DONE RIGHT they can help build healthier youth and stronger communities.
Sadly, not all youth sports organizations provide a safe, inclusive and fun culture due in part to insufficient training and inconsistent leadership
Franchising sports is normally reserved for amateur and professional sports organizations. However, with the demand from youth advocates (and parents) for improvements to the youth sports landscape, in particular more accountability for leaders decisions and actions as well as more ownership for the quality of the sports programs (and coach training), there is a growing need for new sports models that will ensure a better sports experience for youth
FEATURES
Of The New Sports Model
Systems
A well defined system of standards, policies and set processes adherence to ensure the youth athletes consistently receive the best quality outcomes from sport activities and programs
Ownership
Local community ownership who have a vested interest of money and time and are held responsible/ accountable to see that activities and programs are safe, inclusive, respectful and fun
Training
Continuous upgrades and training for coaches and leaders to be sure they are equipped with the latest resources, newest technology and current knowledge about the youth sports industry
Culture
Quality assurance audits on sports leagues and coach performance to ensure they provide a positive culture within their playing environments for youth to learn, be challenged, feel safe, be challenged and have fun
Support
Ongoing support and continuous investment in leaders, along with forging new alliances with industry experts, to improve upon current sports programs and deliver overall higher satisfaction for participants
Certification
Coaches and referees attend mandatory initial and annual training and certification programs to stay current of changes in sport literacy and innovations in youth development
Network
A network of owners who collaborate to share ideas and experiences among the group to find better ways of improving the systems and delivering higher quality sports activities and programs
Suppliers
Vetting and awarding approved suppliers, whose values equally align, and who provide the proper and best in class tools, resources and aids to help leaders as well as youth learn, grow and become better
BENEFITS
Of The New Sports Model
Intentional Environment
A safe, respectful environment has been intentionally created so that youth feel like they belong, are encouraged to grow and become healthier physically, mentally, emotionally and socially
Build Connections
Youth who engage during play start to feel they have a role in the ‘community’ and in the process start to self discover how their contributions count and come to understand the need for dependency on one another for a collective mission
Develop Competence
Youth are provided an age appropriate development pathway and begin to learn and build more foundational sport & playing skills that will help them improve and feel better qualified and more engaged in future play
Give Autonomy
Athletes learn to take ownership for their actions and choices discover their intrinsic motivations and personal goals as they play then adapt their mindset to overcome obstacles and strive for their goals
Nurture Confidence
As the youth learn to work hard, they experience improvement in their skills and mindset and are acknowledged for their efforts towards becoming better which in turn helps them build more confidence and self esteem
Impart Development
Athletes develop more life skills such as teamwork, resilience, leadership, commitment - which leads to building better citizens and stronger communities (the sport serves as a means to the greater end)
Memorable Moments
Participants come away with positive experiences and memorable moments that they can share with parents, grandparents, friends and eventually their own children