Blue and Grey
Sports PLUS
The New Science of Sport-based Youth Development
SPORTS?
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
HISTORY OF SPORTS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Although the idea that sports can affect child development is
not new, connecting sport-based programs to relevant child
development research is new. Dr. Jeffrey Pratt Beedy
"The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing field of Eton."
Duke of Wellington
Because a metaphor by definition is not obligated to explain
precisely how, for example, the captaincy of a basketball team
translates to leadership in the boardroom, the links between sports
participation and the various goals of youth development (i.e.,
respect, discipline, compassion, perseverance, decision-making,
problem solving, etc.) remain vague abstraction Harvey Lauer,
2002
THE NEW SCIENCE OF SPORT-BASED LEARNING
Global Organizations Sports PLUS, Positive Coaching Alliance, The
Right To Play, First Tee, The Magic Bus, Doves Olympic Movement and
PeacePlayers International connect proven methodologies in conflict
resolution, character development and community building to sports
for specific ends. Although the idea that sports affect child
development is not new, connecting sport-based programs to relevant
child development research is new.
ACTIVITY
THE PLUS SPORT-BASED LEARNING MODEL
Integrated, Development, and System-based
PHILOSOPHY PSYCHOLOGY PEDAGOGY PROGRAM PROOF
PLUS ONE: PHILOSOPHY
Positive learning
Transferability
Educational medium
Outcome goals connected to research
Inclusion
Integration into all areas of community
Sustainability
Replication
PLUS TWO: PSYCHOLOGY
Social Learning Theory: Modeling
Behavioral Learning Theory: Rules & Consequences
Cognitive Developmental Learning Theory: Dialogue
PLUS THREE: PEDAGOGY
PLUS Learning Cycle/Daily Rhythm
The Warm-up phase of the cycle allows the coach to quiet the
chaos and direct the social and psychological attention of the
children towards the goals of the day.
The Activity phase is the active part of the practice or game
where teachable moments occur.
The Cool-down meeting provides the team an opportunity to
reflect, dialogue, and set new goals, and to put the PLUS Cycle in
motion once again.
The PLUS Cycle provides the leaders with continuous
opportunities to gather the team, reflect on the process, set new
goals, and allows the team and coach to transition from one
activity to another. Most importantly, the PLUS Cycle allows the
coach to be a respectful teacher.
PLUS FOUR: PROGRAM & CURRICULUM (PLUS Manual)
PLUS Outcome Goals (connected to research)
CommunityCharacterIntrinsic MotivationPhysical HealthLiteracy
& Moral Theme comprehension
Character Theme Units
Teamwork Respect Responsibility Fair Play Perseverance
Lessons from the Field, Lessons from Literature & Lessons
from Adventure
Sport Shorts and Theme BooksYou Make the CallInstant
ReplaysSport ExtrasQuote of the WeekRespect & Responsibility
Huddle
PLUS FIVE: PROOF
PLUS LEADERSHIP LEVELS
5 Leading: Understands role as a team member and leader, plus
models a step-by-step process for leadership to other members of
the team.
4 Contributing: Understands role as a leader and team member,
plus looks for new opportunities for leadership.
3 Participating: Understands role as team member and leader.
2 Observing: Accepts leadership role only when forced to and
will not contribute when the coach is not around.
1 Detracting: Continuously detracts from the goals of the
team.
-Adapted Beedy/Carkuff
Cool Down
Where do we go from here?
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