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VIP Instructor Course

Workshop # 413

Prerequisites:

Volunteer Application

Introduction to Instruction

VIP Volunteer Training

The Need for Trainingand Certification

Prepares volunteers for their jobs

Protects volunteers

Reduces likelihood of player abuse

Reduces likelihood of volunteers being accused

Provides personal achievement

This course is designed to teach AYSO Instructors how to deliver the VIP Volunteer Training Course to a myriad of participants: coaches, referees, buddies, family members, Region and Area administrators.

Purpose

Understanding the AYSO culture and its philosophy

Strategies to support VIP families

Understanding and presenting theVIP Volunteer Training lesson plan

Objectives

AYSO’s Vision Statement To provide world class youth soccer

programs that enrich children’s lives.

The vision of the AYSO VIP Program is to create VIP teams in every AYSO Region wherever possible and to maximize opportunities for VIP player participation where VIP teams are not available.

AYSO’s Mission Statement

To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s philosophies.

AYSO’s VIP Mission StatementThe Mission of the AYSO VIP Program

is to provide a quality soccer experience

for individuals whose physical or mental

disabilities make it difficult for them to

successfully participate on mainstream

soccer teams. What is successful

participation? It should be defined by

the player’s enjoyment and the safety

of all team members.

AYSO’s Six Philosophies

Everyone Plays®

Balanced Teams

Open Registration

Positive Coaching

Good Sportsmanship

Player Development

Practicum - Comfort level To help you feel comfortable standing in front of a group, you will give two presentations today. One personal mini- presentation and the other is a 10 – 15 minute presentation from the VIP Volunteer Training course.

Comfort level - No need to panic

Your will have time to prepare for your longer presentation and will have the materials to help you succeed!

Personal Presentation2 minute maximum

Name SAR AYSO position(s) VIP experience Which philosophy means the most to you

and why

Easy enough?

Now you know more about your classmates and feel more comfortable speaking in front of a group, right?

Function of Culture

Culture holds people together

Culture provides continuity

Culture creates community

Elements That Sustain Culture

Common values

Code of conventions

Identified purpose

Unified plan

Common language

Atmosphere of trust and respect

AYSO CultureNational Office of AYSO

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Philosophies

Kids Zone® / AYSO Team

National coach/referee/

administrator/special programs

Unified instructor program

VIP Families – Special Families, Special Needs

May feel they are “different”

Must deal with many agencies and professionals

May not ask for help to join a soccer group

Respond better to personal contact

Siblings may feel isolated

VIP Families – Special Families, Special Needs

Most families “shop around” for sports organizations their children want to participate in but not VIP families.

Parents Work With:

Social Services

Social Security

Many agencies:

Mental health

Physical health

Parents Work With:Special Education professionals

Speech therapist

Physical therapist

Occupational therapist

Medical professionals

Specialists

Psychiatrist

Be Aware/Be an Advocate

Medical/financial needs

Daily care of child

Field accessibility needs

Scheduling needs – “same” works best

Same day, same time, same field

Make Personal Contacts

Attend parent meetings or support groups

Build a relationship with one parent who can reach others

Accepting and Inviting

Emphasize participation on any level player is capable of

Show interest in child and disability

Involve the family in VIP

Be flexible

Methods of Teaching

I listen – I hearI see – I understandI do – I know

I teach and I learn. Take away something new every time you teach!

Why do a practicum?Doing or practicing brings confidence and

better presentation, therefore better learning

The more practice, the easier it becomes

“Teaching what you know” increases the likelihood of success

Test Time

Thank you

Workshop # 413