1. Coping With Defeat Through Resiliency In Athletics Carl Dewayne Brogan, Jr. August 6, 2007

2. Coaching High school football High school baseball Victory vs. Defeat Defining resiliency-the ability for a family/youth to bounce back from stress or adversity…the ability of individuals to do well despite facing adversity in their lives.

3. Coping With Defeat Seems to be more difficult for today’s youth Today’s society? Parents role – Positive vs. negative

4. Instilling Resiliency in Athletes Talking/counseling players as a group or individually Leading by example Optimism Motivational speakers Videos Role models

5. Research The Sports Teaching Adolescents Responsibility and Resiliency (STARR) Program, Rutgers University, 1995

6. STARR Three components – Physical Activities – Community Service – Educational Opportunities

7. Physical Activities A very important part of the program Group outings – Hiking – Horseback riding – Canoeing – Skating – Bowling

8. Community Service Community clean-up activities Improving school appearance Landscaping/structural enhancement Peer coaching opportunities with special needs students Little league programs

9. Educational Opportunities Yearly weekend trip – Historical landmarks – Scenic areas – Parent involvement – Strengthening team relationship

10. Educational Opportunities Continued Add discussion time to each coaching session Peer tutoring Homework sessions Give support for academic success Improve communication with faculty and parents

11. More Research The Resiliency Quiz by Nan Henderson, M.S.W. at www.resiliency.comwww.resiliency.com Assesses the conditions in the individual’s life that research shows helps people to be resilient Preseason and postseason assessments

12. More Research Continued Linda Goldman, author of “Raising Our Children to Be Resilient: A Guide to Helping Children Cope with Trauma in Today’s World” Signs of a resilient child – The ability to bounce back – The capacity to have courage – The motivation to move forward – The power to stay centered – The awareness of knowing themselves

13. Signs of a resilient child Cont. The gift of laughter The potential of showing promise The capacity to ask for help The tenacity to accomplish goals The willingness to share feelings The capability to connect with others The inspiration to give back

14. Activities to Promote Resiliency in Children Define resiliency Create a Dialogue Share a role model Survive/Thrive Chart Resilience Inventory Community resources and guest speakers “My Hero” Contest “Resiliency Awards”

15. Character Education Building Character and Managing Anger from the Inside Out by Linda Herbert-Ford Moving Students Beyond Risk to Resiliency by Tim Burns

16. Conclusion New approaches Resilient lifestyle Finding innate wisdom Live in peace