Character in sport AiS June 2017

Building Character

1815 “The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton”

Character Who you are when no one is looking. Integrity Mental, emotional, physical strength in the face of adversity. What is legal is not necessarily moral

Character & Behaviour Personal Character Qualities: Kind, generous, respectful, honest, honorable, tough, optimistic, positive, determined, compassionate, empathetic, patient, truthful. Performance Character Qualities: Perseverance, self-disciplined, competitive, accountable, focused, hard-working, mentally tough, brave, resourceful, self-controlled, creative, seeking challenges, adaptable, confident, reliable, ambitious, critical thinking.

What is success? Outputs v Outcomes. Sport can shape the character of individuals and the character of the school. Three types of goal: Performance Development Culture

ten foundational ideas

1. Youth sport is about development

You can succeed by Doing things badly Year 9 – 90% Development !0% Achievement Year 10 – 80% Development 20% Achievement Year 11 – 70% Development 30% Achievement Year 12 – 60% Development 40% Achievement Year 13 – 50% Development 50% Achievement

2.development involves work

The greatest

3.Development pathways must be open

4. Specialism should be later

20 years of research Results: For most sports, there is no evidence that intense training and specialization before puberty are necessary to achieve elite status. Risks of early sports specialization include higher rates of injury, increased psychological stress, and quitting sports at a young age. Sports specialization occurs along a continuum. Survey tools are being developed to identify where athletes fall along the spectrum of specialization. Conclusion: Some degree of sports specialization is necessary to develop elite-level skill development. However, for most sports, such intense training in a single sport to the exclusion of others should be delayed until late adolescence to optimize success while minimizing injury, psychological stress, and burnout.

5. Winning is not the only thing

Who is sport for?   Youth sports participation has evolved from child-driven, recreational free play for enjoyment to adult-driven, highly structured, deliberate practice devoted to sports-specific skill development.12,32 Emphasis is placed on developing and attaining sufficient skill levels to excel at many levels of athletics.35,44 This evolution in youth sports may have developed as a result of society’s increasing regard for successful athletes, who enjoy significant recognition and financial rewards for their achievements. Consequently, many children and adolescents participating in sports now aspire to achieve elite levels.44,46

Why Boys play sport The top six responses were: To have fun To keep fit To represent the school To do something with mates To improve skills To be part of a team

6. It helps when parents ask the right questions

A lesson from the kitchen Affirmative “I really enjoyed watching you play today” “Did you win?” “Did you score?” Not criticize other players Not undermine coach – support coach Specific “It was great when you ran back 30 metres” Realistic

7. Sport should be values driven

PRIDE Values

8. SPORT is a key part of wellness

9. Your value is not in your performance

10. Culture is everything

Vision and values Sport, the Arts, Academic Work, Service Sport is an extension of what we do and an expression of who we are Strategy Culture Resources