Overview
This course aims to highlight the importance of affordable community sports programs and the role of grassroots organizers and tech entrepreneurs in supporting them. The learning outcomes include understanding the significance of sports for all, building human and tech capacity in community sports programs, and exploring the future of youth sports. The course teaches skills such as mentoring, coaching, utilizing technology in sports programs, and fostering partnerships. The teaching method involves discussions with industry experts and practitioners. The intended audience includes community sports organizers, tech entrepreneurs, sports enthusiasts, and individuals interested in promoting access to sports for all.
Syllabus
Introduction
What started you playing soccer
Why did you stay with AYSO
The AYSO experience
Making sports fun
Importance of multiple sports
The Kicks series
Future of youth sports
Fun Comes First
Alex Morgan
GoGo Squeeze
Tennis for America
Creation Skills Inc
National Service
Mentoring
Coaching
Recruiting Coaches
Dave Dupont
Home Court
How has technology been able to streamline
What is possible moving forward
Health and Safety
Coaches
Partnerships
NBA Global Scout
Technology vs Experience
Taught by
The Aspen Institute