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Highlighting Outstanding Youth Sports Programs - presented by Kate Nematollahi and the 2020 IPRA Conference in Muncie, Indiana

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nays.org A League of Their Own Highlighting Outstanding Youth Sports Programs Kate Nematollahi National Alliance for Youth Sports 2020 IPRA Conference
nays.org 2 DIRECTOR, EDUCATION PROGRAMS KATE NEMATOLLAHI
Nonprofit organization Founded in 1981 Trained more than 4 million youth sports coaches, administrators, officials and parents 3
nays.org 4 1 QUALITY DESIGNATION2 EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH SPORTS AWARD3 AWARD WINNING ORGANIZATIONS4 TODAYS AGENDA YOUTH SPORTS DISCUSSION nays.org/presentations
nays.org YOUTH SPORTS GENERAL DISCUSSION How has youth sports changed?
nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 6 START SANDLOT ADULT INVOLVEMENT
nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 7 ALL-STARS AND TRAVEL EMPHASIS ON WINNING SPECIALIZATION LONGER SEASONS YOUNGER AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 8 ? PRIVATE/VOLUNTEER YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS PHYS ED REDUCTION IN SCHOOLS OBESITY/INACTIVITY SPORTS DROPOUT %
nays.org Discipline Communication Playing by the rules Teamwork Win/Lose Motivation Commitment Leadership Positive outlook And so on! FUN! Self-confidence Self-esteem Sports skills Social skills Sportsmanship Fitness Physical activity Respect Conflict resolution What positive benefits do we want children to gain from participation in youth sports?
nays.org Religious Organizations Religious Organizations Community Based Organizations PAL Community Based Organizations Boys & Girls Club Community Based Organizations YMCA/YWCA Private Facilities Private Facilities Private Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Little League Private Facilities AYSO Public Facilities Military Public Facilities AYSO
nays.org Remember: Looks can be 糸艶界艶庄厩庄稼乙!
nays.org Who offers the best programs? How do organizations differentiate their programs? How do parents make decisions? Is there confusion about who offers programs?
nays.org They deserve QUALITY right?
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nays.org 1. Written policies and procedures 2. Volunteer screening 3. Coach training 4. Parent education 5. Accountability Does your organization have what it takes? 5 CATEGORIES OF QUALITY
nays.org SELF - ASSESSMENT
nays.org EARN THE DESIGNATION Apply at www.nays.org/quality All Yes? We verify it. Documents are reviewed. An official letter, certificate, digital logos and window clings will be sent to your organization along with a promotional guide to help you let everyone know that your programs stands out! The designation is valid for a 2-year period (then a renewal process will extend it for another cycle)
nays.org EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS Only available for organizations that have earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation! Given for a specific initiative, process, project, campaign, element or component of a program that goes above and beyond (not the organization as a whole) 18
nays.org 7TH INNING STRETCH 19
nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) PARKS AND RECREATION
nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) 21 1 Recreation Programmer managing 7 locations within a 13-mile radius Poor communication (internally and external) led to poor customer service and unnecessary headaches GoCanvas Created custom forms and reports - youth accident/incident reports, site checklists, complaint/suggestions, shared equipment inventory, and coach equipment loan status forms and reports
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nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) 24 City of Goodyear Youth Sports website GoCanvas website Site Checklist (mobile app view) Site Checklist (report view)
nays.org FORT HUACHUCA (AZ) YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS
nays.org FORT HUACHUCA (AZ) 26 >50% of youth sports injuries can be prevented (CDC) Developed a set of exercises for youth soccer coaches to use as a warm up for athletes 4-12 delivered at a hands on training
nays.org FORT HUACHUCA (AZ) 27 Fort Huachuca youth sports website Soccer injury prevention training slides
nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) PARKS AND RECREATION
nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) 29 Sportsmanship pledge Each game, coach awards a player from opposing team a sportsmanship coin Partnered with local movie theater redeem coin for popcorn Winners are promoted on citys Facebook page
nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) 30 Youth sports website Youth Sports Handbook pg 9 Sportsmanship Program pg 10 Disciplinary Procedures
nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) PARK AND RECREATION
nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 32 Excellent, strong program (past award winner) Goal of developing more inclusive and accessible youth sports sports programs
nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 33 All income levels offered $70,000 scholarships, lowered cost recovery goals All neighborhoods built two tracks w/ universities, posted bus routes to all locations Younger ages scaled events for ages as young as 4 (softball toss vs javelin) Females Girls Youth Sports Focus Team Those with disabilities added registration question need a modification to successfully participate?, connect with TR staff
nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 34 Youth athletics website Youth Scholarship Program Application Track and Field Operations Manual pg 12 Needs modification process
nays.org 2018 WINNERS
nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) PARKS AND RECREATION
nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) 37 No youth sports programming prior to 2008 Promote recreational philosophy proudly Clearly differentiate from competitive leagues Now 7000+ participants
nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) 38 Policy and Procedures Manual >> View Sportsmanship Policy Coaches Manual Parents Manual Stars of the Parks Video highlighting a youth baseball umpire
nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) RECREATION AND PARKS
nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) 40 Opted to seize control of youth sports programs run by parent groups in the name of child safety Implemented a comprehensive background screening protocol, maintaining records for all coaches that use their facilities Quality of coaches has been upgraded Participation at an all time high
nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) 41 POLICY: Background Screening for Volunteers Providing Services to Youth/Minors or Other Vulnerable Populations Volunteer Packet
nays.org USAG ALASKA YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS
nays.org USAG ALASKA 43 Unique challenges due to weather and daylight Innovative non-traditional sports programs Encourage sport sampling through multi-sport adventure camps Programs in demand all year long
nays.org USAG ALASKA 44 Youth sports Adventure Camp info Year-round youth sports offerings
nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - RESOURCES Four Core Areas to provide national policy guidance Offers specific policies and procedures Assists decision making process
nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - RESOURCES Five components of thorough screening process Disqualifiers Essential document review
nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - TIPS Earn the Quality designation nays.org/quality Become a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) Position yourself and your department as the leader and mentor for all the other youth sports program providers Gather all organizations that use your facilities on a regular basis Help others to earn the designation Be a conduit for information, policy, direction and SHARE resources
nays.org MORE FROM NAYS 48 ANNUAL YOUTH SPORTS CONGRESS ACADEMY FOR YOUTH SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER EDUCATION
nays.org MORE FROM NAYS 49 SPORTINGKID LIVE WEBSITE NAYS BLOG FREE TRAININGS FREE RESOURCES
nays.org National Alliance for Youth Sports 1-800-688-5437 nays.org Thank you for all you do for the children in your community! nationalalliance4ys @NAYS_edu NationalAlliance4YS national-alliance-for-youth-sports naysyouthsports nays.org

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A League of Their Own IPRA 2020

  • 1. nays.org A League of Their Own Highlighting Outstanding Youth Sports Programs Kate Nematollahi National Alliance for Youth Sports 2020 IPRA Conference
  • 3. Nonprofit organization Founded in 1981 Trained more than 4 million youth sports coaches, administrators, officials and parents 3
  • 4. nays.org 4 1 QUALITY DESIGNATION2 EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH SPORTS AWARD3 AWARD WINNING ORGANIZATIONS4 TODAYS AGENDA YOUTH SPORTS DISCUSSION nays.org/presentations
  • 5. nays.org YOUTH SPORTS GENERAL DISCUSSION How has youth sports changed?
  • 6. nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 6 START SANDLOT ADULT INVOLVEMENT
  • 7. nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 7 ALL-STARS AND TRAVEL EMPHASIS ON WINNING SPECIALIZATION LONGER SEASONS YOUNGER AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
  • 8. nays.org EVOLUTION OF YOUTH SPORTS 8 ? PRIVATE/VOLUNTEER YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS PHYS ED REDUCTION IN SCHOOLS OBESITY/INACTIVITY SPORTS DROPOUT %
  • 9. nays.org Discipline Communication Playing by the rules Teamwork Win/Lose Motivation Commitment Leadership Positive outlook And so on! FUN! Self-confidence Self-esteem Sports skills Social skills Sportsmanship Fitness Physical activity Respect Conflict resolution What positive benefits do we want children to gain from participation in youth sports?
  • 10. nays.org Religious Organizations Religious Organizations Community Based Organizations PAL Community Based Organizations Boys & Girls Club Community Based Organizations YMCA/YWCA Private Facilities Private Facilities Private Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Public Facilities Little League Private Facilities AYSO Public Facilities Military Public Facilities AYSO
  • 11. nays.org Remember: Looks can be 糸艶界艶庄厩庄稼乙!
  • 12. nays.org Who offers the best programs? How do organizations differentiate their programs? How do parents make decisions? Is there confusion about who offers programs?
  • 15. nays.org 1. Written policies and procedures 2. Volunteer screening 3. Coach training 4. Parent education 5. Accountability Does your organization have what it takes? 5 CATEGORIES OF QUALITY
  • 17. nays.org EARN THE DESIGNATION Apply at www.nays.org/quality All Yes? We verify it. Documents are reviewed. An official letter, certificate, digital logos and window clings will be sent to your organization along with a promotional guide to help you let everyone know that your programs stands out! The designation is valid for a 2-year period (then a renewal process will extend it for another cycle)
  • 18. nays.org EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS Only available for organizations that have earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation! Given for a specific initiative, process, project, campaign, element or component of a program that goes above and beyond (not the organization as a whole) 18
  • 20. nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) PARKS AND RECREATION
  • 21. nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) 21 1 Recreation Programmer managing 7 locations within a 13-mile radius Poor communication (internally and external) led to poor customer service and unnecessary headaches GoCanvas Created custom forms and reports - youth accident/incident reports, site checklists, complaint/suggestions, shared equipment inventory, and coach equipment loan status forms and reports
  • 24. nays.org CITY OF GOODYEAR (AZ) 24 City of Goodyear Youth Sports website GoCanvas website Site Checklist (mobile app view) Site Checklist (report view)
  • 26. nays.org FORT HUACHUCA (AZ) 26 >50% of youth sports injuries can be prevented (CDC) Developed a set of exercises for youth soccer coaches to use as a warm up for athletes 4-12 delivered at a hands on training
  • 27. nays.org FORT HUACHUCA (AZ) 27 Fort Huachuca youth sports website Soccer injury prevention training slides
  • 28. nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) PARKS AND RECREATION
  • 29. nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) 29 Sportsmanship pledge Each game, coach awards a player from opposing team a sportsmanship coin Partnered with local movie theater redeem coin for popcorn Winners are promoted on citys Facebook page
  • 30. nays.org CITY OF LIBERTY (MO) 30 Youth sports website Youth Sports Handbook pg 9 Sportsmanship Program pg 10 Disciplinary Procedures
  • 32. nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 32 Excellent, strong program (past award winner) Goal of developing more inclusive and accessible youth sports sports programs
  • 33. nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 33 All income levels offered $70,000 scholarships, lowered cost recovery goals All neighborhoods built two tracks w/ universities, posted bus routes to all locations Younger ages scaled events for ages as young as 4 (softball toss vs javelin) Females Girls Youth Sports Focus Team Those with disabilities added registration question need a modification to successfully participate?, connect with TR staff
  • 34. nays.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY (NC) 34 Youth athletics website Youth Scholarship Program Application Track and Field Operations Manual pg 12 Needs modification process
  • 36. nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) PARKS AND RECREATION
  • 37. nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) 37 No youth sports programming prior to 2008 Promote recreational philosophy proudly Clearly differentiate from competitive leagues Now 7000+ participants
  • 38. nays.org CITY OF ARLINGTON (TX) 38 Policy and Procedures Manual >> View Sportsmanship Policy Coaches Manual Parents Manual Stars of the Parks Video highlighting a youth baseball umpire
  • 39. nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) RECREATION AND PARKS
  • 40. nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) 40 Opted to seize control of youth sports programs run by parent groups in the name of child safety Implemented a comprehensive background screening protocol, maintaining records for all coaches that use their facilities Quality of coaches has been upgraded Participation at an all time high
  • 41. nays.org CITY OF TAMARAC (FL) 41 POLICY: Background Screening for Volunteers Providing Services to Youth/Minors or Other Vulnerable Populations Volunteer Packet
  • 43. nays.org USAG ALASKA 43 Unique challenges due to weather and daylight Innovative non-traditional sports programs Encourage sport sampling through multi-sport adventure camps Programs in demand all year long
  • 44. nays.org USAG ALASKA 44 Youth sports Adventure Camp info Year-round youth sports offerings
  • 45. nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - RESOURCES Four Core Areas to provide national policy guidance Offers specific policies and procedures Assists decision making process
  • 46. nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - RESOURCES Five components of thorough screening process Disqualifiers Essential document review
  • 47. nays.org PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - TIPS Earn the Quality designation nays.org/quality Become a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) Position yourself and your department as the leader and mentor for all the other youth sports program providers Gather all organizations that use your facilities on a regular basis Help others to earn the designation Be a conduit for information, policy, direction and SHARE resources
  • 48. nays.org MORE FROM NAYS 48 ANNUAL YOUTH SPORTS CONGRESS ACADEMY FOR YOUTH SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER EDUCATION
  • 49. nays.org MORE FROM NAYS 49 SPORTINGKID LIVE WEBSITE NAYS BLOG FREE TRAININGS FREE RESOURCES
  • 50. nays.org National Alliance for Youth Sports 1-800-688-5437 nays.org Thank you for all you do for the children in your community! nationalalliance4ys @NAYS_edu NationalAlliance4YS national-alliance-for-youth-sports naysyouthsports nays.org

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