Slide 1:PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY SPORTS AS MINISTRY INITIATIVE TM University of Notre Dame


WHAT IS PLC? :WHAT IS PLC? The Play Like A Champion Today™Educational Series, developed by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives, is comprised of several initiatives designed to elevate the current culture of youth sports and enhance the lives of each sports participant. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


WHAT IS PLC? :WHAT IS PLC? Programs include: Sports as Ministry Initiative (SAM) Parent Like A Champion Parents and Coaches Together (PACT) Coaching for Character (C4C) © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


WHAT IS PLC? :WHAT IS PLC? The Ultimate Game Plan A comprehensive design for coaches, parents, and administrative leadership teams. Research-based & child-centered Designed to promote the moral, character and spiritual development of our youth through the GROW approach. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


MAKING A DIFFERENCE :MAKING A DIFFERENCE Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA Diocese of Rochester, NY Dallas Parochial League, TX Archdiocese of Seattle, WA Diocese of Orlando, FL Diocese of Gary, IN Kansas City Parochial League, MO © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. Through its Sports as Ministry Initiative, PLC has educated over 4,000 coaches in its first two years, 2006-2008. These coaches have in turn impacted the lives of over 20,000 youth sport athletes. We are currently working with the following partners: Diocese of Erie, PA Catholic School System of Niagara, ON Diocese of Austin, TX Diocese of Salina, KS Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Indianapolis, IN Diocese of Tulsa, OK St. Brigid of Kildare, Columbus, OH St. Thomas, Elkhart, IN Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Knoxville, TN


WHY PLC? :WHY PLC? CAUSES FOR CONCERN Sports specialization at early ages Professionalization Excessive pressure from coaches and parents Over-emphasis on winning Coaches and parents living vicariously through children © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


2005 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS REPORT CARD :2005 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS REPORT CARD The Citizenship Through Sports Alliance convened a panel of youth sport experts from around the country to evaluate youth sport programs for children ages 6 to 14. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame


PLC OBJECTIVES :PLC OBJECTIVES Promote character development through sports participation. Teach sport coaches that they are youth ministers. Remind coaches and parents that “Sports are Play.” Profile what it means to be a Champion. Identify the GROW approach. Develop partnerships with parents. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


PLC MATERIALS & DELIVERY :PLC MATERIALS & DELIVERY Partnering coaches are required to attend a 3-hour interactive, discussion-based workshop Each PLC Workshop participant is provided an extensive coaches or parent manual. Participants are guided through a PowerPoint presentation and participate through a series of discussions and exercises. A companion video is also used to reinforce points made by the PLC Trainer. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. PLC Workshops are led by trained local representatives.


CERTIFICATION :CERTIFICATION Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Initial Certification via in-person PLC Coaches Workshop (2 years) Online Recertification (annual renewal) Advanced Workshop Certification


WHY INTERACTIVE? :WHY INTERACTIVE? Effectiveness - Adults learn most effectively in an interactive environment that engages them and incorporates their experiences. Respect - By providing the opportunity to participate, listen, and learn from others, we incorporate and show respect for coaches’ experience and expertise. Relationships - Through participation and sharing, coaches promote fellowship, learning from and appreciating the experiences of others. Program Development - The interactions between coaches and presenters promote growth, allowing us to further develop the program and better meet coaches' needs. Comprehensive – We recognize that coaching is a complex, multifaceted endeavor, so we made our program just as sophisticated. Evaluation – We use evaluation tools to monitor progress and ensure results. Practice What We Preach - The highly engaging workshop models the interactive approach we expect our coaches to use with their players. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


THE BENEFITS OF SAM :THE BENEFITS OF SAM Catholic focus Integrative approach Spiritual development Establishment of a coaching community On-going support Experienced staff Retention of coaches Communication with coaches/establishment of expectations Fewer incidents of poor sportsmanship Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame


THE RESULTS :THE RESULTS 90% of workshop participants agreed or strongly agreed that they were satisfied with the PLC Workshop. 78% of workshop participants reported that the PLC Workshop had changed their thinking about the way they coach. According to the pre/post test data, 61% strongly agreed and 34% agreed that they would apply the ministerial approach to their coaching. Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame


PPT EXAMPLES :PPT EXAMPLES


COACHING-AS-MINISTRY :COACHING-AS-MINISTRY © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. Minister of Service Minister of Justice Minister of Advocacy Minister of Leadership Development


SPORT AS PLAY :SPORT AS PLAY © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. Children want to play Kids play because it is fun Enjoyment comes from participation


PLAYING TIME :PLAYING TIME © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. We ask all of our partners to examine their playing time philosophy and attempt to structure a policy that gives each participant fair & meaningful playing time


PROFILE OF A CHAMPION :Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame PROFILE OF A CHAMPION Persistence & Determination Teamwork Desire to win the right way Excellence in athletic performance & character


GROW :GROW Goals + Relationship + Ownership = Winning © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.


PARENTS AS PARTNERS :PARENTS AS PARTNERS It is essential to get parents & coaches on the same page and working together Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame


CONTACT INFO :CONTACT INFO PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY™ 154 I.E.I BUILDING NOTRE DAME, IN 46556 plc@nd.edu www.playlikeachampion.org 574-631-9981 Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc. © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series Center for Ethical Education, University of Notre Dame


TO PUT IT SIMPLY… :TO PUT IT SIMPLY… PLAY… LIKE A CHAMPION... TODAY! © Play Like A Champion Today? Educational Series University of Notre Dame Used by Permission: PLACT, Inc.