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our strength
is our service.
THE PLAYERS
The single most important factor in
Sports4Kids’ success is our people.
Our Site Coordinators take their responsibilities
very seriously. They understand the
critical link between play and children’s
health and well-being. Every day they come
to their schools ready to lead games with
enthusiasm and a keen sense of what really
makes a playground engaging and fun.
Every Site Coordinator completes intensive
training prior to the first day of the
school year and continues with bi-weekly
professional development. This training
includes not only the “what” and “how” of
delivering the Sports4Kids program, but
also in-depth discussions of the principles
of successful youth development programs.
They practice by addressing issues of race,
class, and gender with children. They are
constantly attentive to building positive
relationships with each child at their schools.
Many of our first year Site Coordinators
are AmeriCorps members providing a year
of service supported by the Corporation for
National Service. For these Site Coordinators,
a year with Sports4Kids embodies the values
of service. They work directly with children
to improve their lives, contributing to the
life of the school communities where they
serve, and learning about the democratic
values and processes of our country.
Most importantly, our staff cares about
kids. They believe that every child deserves
the chance to play every day, regardless of
the neighborhood they live in or the resources
each school can provide.
Ms. Simon
Teacher
Verde Elementary
Richmond, CA
Many students try harder in
the classroom because the
Sports4Kids coach has high
expectations for them. I think
the coach and the program
have a tremendous positive
impact on our school.