Transcript VIP Instructor Course Workshop # 413 Prerequisites: Volunteer Application Introduction to Instruction VIP Volunteer Training.

VIP Instructor Course
Workshop # 413
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Prerequisites:
Volunteer Application
Introduction to Instruction
VIP Volunteer Training
The Need for Training
and Certification
Prepares volunteers for their jobs
Protects volunteers
Reduces likelihood of player abuse
Reduces likelihood of volunteers being accused
Provides personal achievement
Purpose
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.
Objectives
Understanding the AYSO culture and its
philosophy
Strategies to support VIP families
Understanding and presenting the
VIP Volunteer Training lesson plan
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 Statement
The 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 Presentation
2 minute maximum
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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 Culture
National 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 hear
I see – I understand
I 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