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NAYSI News FYI:
Friday, April 30, 2004

Number 462 ~    © 2004 NAYSI

In This Issue . . .

  • Ask Jack: What does research say . . .
  • Take a cue from politics
  • A Billion
  • National P.E. Day is May 4-5, 2004
  • Need a dodgeball hit!
  • September 2004 is Youth Soccer Month
  • America's Favorite Sports and Activities in 2003
  • STRIVE AWARDs
  • Search Ask Jack On-Line
  • Training & Consulting Resources
  • Get Criminal Background Checks!
  • Resources and advertisements
  • Conference Announcements
     

  • NAYSI On-Line Course - - - FREE

Criminal Background Checks

Three of four victims are female. One predator can have scores of victims.

North American Youth Sport Institute offers a new program to make youth sport and all other youth activities more safe by screening volunteers and other adult leaders for violations that could risk harm to children. For a fee, we will research all volunteers and paid staff, and conduct background checks on new volunteers and staff as they become part of the program. Click on "Safe on First" banner for more information at http://www.naysi.com or email Jack@naysi.com.

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Ask Jack: What does research say about the effectiveness of the camcorder? Vicenzo on 4/15/04

Jack sez: A very import aspect of learning is feedback. The sooner the feedback occurs in relation to the event, the more effective it becomes. Video can provide instant undeniable feedback in a teaching environment, particularly when it can be compared to desirable performance.

For example, in baseball, shoot 60 to 90 seconds of video of a pitcher concentrating on one phase of the delivery such as the fastball. It may be necessary to tape the delivery from the front, both sides, and at an angle to be most revealing. The camera angle is important.

Then view the video with the player pointing out the good points and what needs correction. For younger players who tend to make a variety of errors, concentrate on the good points and perhaps one facet that needs correction. Remember, it is difficult to change several things at one time. Older and more experienced players may be able to focus on two or three points to correct at the same time.

When viewing the video, point out the changes when successful. Take another minute or two of video. Then view the video again. Video does not lie and does not show your personal biases. This will help speed up the learning process.

NAYSInote: My webmaster tells me that we have over 600 questions answered in Ask Jack and another 200 FAQs. The FAQs tend to be sport oriented and are loaded with answers about rules, dimensions and skills. Search for topics at the NAYSI Site Search.

Replay

Administrative Tip:
If you are patient ...
and you wait long enough ...
nothing will happen . . . Garfield

Take A Cue From Politics

By Jack Hutslar
Are you interested in building enrollment in your youth sport program, both players and volunteers? Then it is time to take a cue from the 2004 politicians. Look at the Democrat primary campaign season and the presidential campaign. Democrats have been able to get major media coverage without expending much effort and money. Candidates simply announce that they will make a campaign speech. It is interesting that the candidates have delivered the same core messages over and over. It seems like nothing new is ever offered. Yet the media reports the remarks of these politicians as if these were novel ideas. Amazing, is it not.

Take this concept and your story to your community. Line up monthly speaking engagements with the churches, schools, businesses, business clubs and social organizations in your area. Tell them your story. Tell your audiences about your volunteers, students who have done well. Mention the latest human interest story. Then tell them about your current needs and future plans. Leave your fliers and business cards so they will know how to contact you or tell their acquaintances how to contact you.

I must offer one precautionary note. As you may know, politicians are not under any obligation to tell the truth. Do not, under any circumstances, allow this to be a feature of your presentations.

Telling your story over and over will bring your organization to the forefront among local youth service organizations. Your success at making regular presentations will benefit the youngsters you are serving in ways that will surprise you.
 

A Billion

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but an advertising agency put that figure into perspective in one of its releases:

  • A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
  • A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
  • A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.
  • A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate Washington spends it.

National P.E. Day

May 4th and 5th, 2004

P.E.4LIFE will be celebrating our 4th annual National P.E. Day® in Washington D.C. on May 4 and 5, 2004.

On Tuesday, May 4th, P.E.4LIFE with host our 2nd P.E.4LIFE Summit, a unique event that brings together school officials and health and wellness professionals to learn, interact, and develop solutions for childhood obesity based upon strengthening physical education programs in schools.

To register, call 816-472-7345, ext 133 or download the flyer (PDF format) at http://www.PE4Life.com

Need A Dodgeball Hit!


What do you think of the Randy Johnson Right Guard commercial where Dodgeball is the vehicle for delivering a message about perspiration? I laughed until tears came down my cheeks. However, I am sure that the non-competition police, if they watch TV, found it totally offensive. For a replay of the dodgeball debate [sometimes spelled dodge ball], readers can check out the following link to see what people in the field think about this largely harmless game.

http://www.pelinks4u.org/discus/messages/
6/25.html?1025483011

September 2004 is Youth Soccer Month

Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports association, is spearheading the annual Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America, in September.
 
Throughout Youth Soccer Month, a series of messages will be highlighted to illustrate "Celebrating Soccer in America." Each week a different message will be the focus of communication and programming.  The "pillars" of Youth Soccer Month are:

  • Fitness
  • Friendship
  • Family
  • Participation

Youth Soccer Month will also highlight the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including the inner city, special needs, recreational and elite soccer programs that have facilitated the growth of the sport at all levels. To learn more about Youth Soccer Month visit their web site at http://www.usyouthsoccer.org

Jack sez: What month have you identified to celebrate your youth sport or school sport program.

America's Favorite Sports and Activities in 2003

SGMA Releases Annual Sports Participation Topline Report

NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ­ April 9, 2004 ­ Fitness is "king" once again ­ as twelve of the top 30 sports/activity categories are fitness related. That's the conclusion of SGMA International's analysis of the Sports Participation Topline Report (2004 edition). Listed below are the top 30 sports activities and recreational endeavors in the United States, based on participation in 2003.

Sports/Activity
(This information is based on participation numbers in 2003)

# of Participants Aged 6 and above (In millions)

1. Bowling     55.0
2. Treadmill Exercise     45.6
3. Fishing (Freshwater - Other)     43.8

4. Stretching     42.1
5. Tent Camping     41.9
6. Billiards/Pool     40.7

7. Day Hiking     39.1
8. Fitness Walking     37.9
9. Running/Jogging     36.2

10. Basketball     35.4
11. Dumbbells     30.5
12. Weight/Resistance Machines     30.0

13. Hand Weights     29.7
14. Calisthenics     28.0
15. Golf     27.3

16. Barbells     25.6
17. Darts     19.5
18. Inline Skating     19.2

19. RV Camping     19.0
20. Stationary Cycling (Upright Bike)     17.5
21. Abdominal Machine/Device     17.4

22. Tennis     17.3
23. Ice Skating     17.0
24. Soccer (Outdoor)     16.1

25. Horseback Riding     16.0
26. Fitness Swimming     15.9
27. Hunting (Rifle)     15.2

27. Saltwater Fishing     15.2
27. Target Shooting (Rifle)     15.2
30. Softball (Regular)     14.4

This information has been abstracted from the annual Superstudy of Sports Participation conducted by American Sports Data, Inc., which monitors 103 sports and fitness activities. SGMA International's Sports Participation Topline Report (2004 edition) is available on SGMA's website - www.SGMA.com

SGMA International, owner of The Super Show®, is the global business trade association of manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry. SGMA International fosters industry growth and advances members' interests through market research, communications, public policy, sports promotion, and international business development programs.

Source: This information was reprinted with permission of SGMA. This information is copyrighted and cannot be repackaged for sale as market research information without specific, written permission of SGMA International. Please contact SGMA International for additional information.

The 7 Guiding Principles of the NFL Football Youth Program
  • Make it fun
  • Limit standing around
  • Everyone plays
  • Teach every position to every participant
  • Emphasize the fundamentals
  • Incorporate a progression of skill for every participant
  • Yell encouragement, Whisper constructive criticism

http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/exec/nfl/
 7_GuidingPrinciples.cfm?publicationID=15

A Cardiologist Says . . . Cough


Let's say it's 6.15 pm and you are driving home (alone of course), after an unusually hard day on the job. You are really tired, upset and frustrated. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you do not know if you will be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help. The person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

STRIVE AWARDs

Annual awards recognize coaches, administrators and volunteers from hometown communities throughout the United States - who have demonstrated a heartfelt passion, an enthusiastic commitment and a contagious spirit to help kids succeed in youth sport activities. Through their actions and professionalism, they demonstrate to young people that sports teach respect, initiative, values and excellence.

Four Award Categories

National Youth Sports Administrator of the Year
Volunteer Coach of the Year
Local Youth Sports Administrator of the Year
Youth Sports Volunteer of the Year

Deadline for nominations is May 28, 2004

See www.NCYS.org or www.HersheysFundraising.com

Search Ask Jack On-Line

Ask Jack has answers on-line to over 600 questions related to kids and sports and education. In addition, there are over 200 FAQ answers about to the more unchanging aspects of sport skills, rules and dimensions.

For FRESH answers to question directed to Ask Jack, conduct a NAYSI Site Search. Be specific. For example, use the phrase "basketball court dimensions" or "knuckle curve" with the appropriate punctuation or KNUCKLE and CURVE.  We answer FRESH questions related to fitness, recreation, education, sport and health with an emphasis on kids and sport.

"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."

. . . Bill Clinton, President

Training & Consulting Resources

When You Contact These Businesses Be Sure To Tell Them That Jack Sent You!

Bob Bigelow, Speaker
http://www.bob-bigelow.com

Author of Just Let The Kids Play, former NBA Basketball Player and frequent media guest. Speaking to communities, coaches, administrators and parents about putting the youth back into youth sports. Call us at 203-268-2466 or e-mail us Bob Bigelow  or Steve Fisher

GetPsychedSports.Org, Inc.
http://www.GetPsychedSports.Org
Mitch Lyons, President  -  Mitchly@comcast.net  617-965-9632
Workshops and advocate for a written sports psychology curriculum for all youth and school sports teams

Peak Performance Sports
http://www.PeakSports.com
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.,  -  PatrickCohn@aol.com  888-742-7225  -  407-909-1700
Sports Psychology Tools for Athletes from the Mental Game Expert

Dr. Peter S. Pierro
http://www.PartnersWithKids.com

Speaker, Educational Trainer and Consultant, Partners With Kids
Sports Abuse and Our Children plus other books on sport psychology
P. O. Box 721053
Oklahoma City, OK 73172
405 621-9084  or  partnerswithkids@cox.net

North American Youth Sport Institute . . . est 1979
http://www.NAYSi.com
Jack Hutslar, Ph.D., founder and CEO
Jack@NAYSI.com  -  336-784-4926  -  mobile 336-407-2157  -  fax 336 784-5546
Technical support, training programs and consulting services for youth leaders.

Oncourt Offcourt, Inc.
http://www.OncourtOffcourt.com
Joe Dinoffer, President  -  info@OncourtOffcourt.com
88.TENNIS.11  -  888.366.4711  -  214.823.3078  -  214.823.3082 [fax]
Leaders in Fun and Innovation with an emphasis on Tennis.

NAYSI On-Line Course - - - FREE

For volunteer and school, coaches, teachers, college students, parents, youth leaders, administrators, club staff and youth work professionals. Access it on line through http://www.NAYSi.com. Includes a free downloadable copy of BEYOND X's and O's by Jack Hutslar. Hard copy of BEYOND X's and O's is $10.50 including shipping.

A great course requirement for pre-service professionals

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NAYSI Coaching Clinics in Triad

Any Sport. You select the topic or topics. We will deliver standard presentations with plenty of time for questions.

For youth coaches, school coaches, parents, teachers, youth leaders, students in the 12 County Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. Sponsored in part by the Piedmont Triad Sports Club and Dudley Travel, Inc. Conducted by Jack Hutslar, North American Youth Sport Institute. Contact Jack at 800 767-4916 or Jack@NAYSi.com

NCACE
National Coaching Education Conference

June 17-19, 2004
El Mansion del Rio  -  San Antonio, Texas

NCEC Program:

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NCACE Website: www.NCACEinfo.org

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Make it fun . . . Jack Hutslar

North American Youth Sport Institute

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For a variety of resources for coaches, teachers, youth leaders, administrators, club staff, and youth work professionals, see the award winning www.NAYSI.com. It features Ask Jack, FAQ, Sport Scene, KIDbits, Technical Support, training services, NAYSI On-Line Course, and much more. Click on the media page for biographical information.

The NAYSI On-Line Course is free and can be accessed through www.NAYSI.com. It includes a free downloadable copy of BEYOND X's and O's by Jack Hutslar.

While looking around, be sure to check out our Books etc. Resource List.

Thanks for visiting www.NAYSI.com.

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North American Youth Sport Institute . . . est 1979
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