YOUTH SPORTS
The following is a sampling of Youth Sports workshops developed and delivered by Dave Bollwinkel:

Coaching Education - "Making Youth Sports A Celebration"
Designed for youth coaches this 1-2 hour workshop helps the youth sports experience be more rewarding for the player, parents, and coaches.
  • Developing Your Philosophy
  • Relevant Objectives
  • Communication Skills (Active Listening, Speaking in Word Pictures)
  • The 3 Fs - Fail Forward, have FUN
  • Dealing With Common Problems (Officials, Parents, Cutting a Player)

"SPORT: It's About Possibilities"
Over the course of an hour parent and child work together exploring the "lessons for life" to be learned through sport, and how to apply them outside of athletics.
  • Parallel Dreams Include Parallel Habits
  • Athletics; often a better teaching venue than the classroom
  • Sport and Character
  • What Parents can do to help open their child's eyes to what he/she is learning through sport and how to apply these skills

"Assisting Your Child In Climbing Onto The Victory Stand"
Parents leave this 90-minute program with more tools to enhance the sports experience for their son/daughter.
  • Recognize where you are coming from
  • Respect your children
  • Research the wealth of the sports experience
  • Role Model
  • Relax

Here is what people have to say about Dave Bollwinkel's "Youth Sports" Workshops:
  • Dennis Murphy, President, National Junior Basketball
    "The best speaker we have ever had in discussing coaching philosophy, organization, and the importance of good communication skills with our volunteer coaches."
  • Julie Pocarro, Sports Program Coordinator, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
    "We first had Dave Bollwinkel speak for us in 1997. The training he provided our youth coaches and parents was so beneficial and well received that we have brought him back every year since. Dave's focus on 'educational athletics' has enhanced the sports experience for all involved."
  • Jerry Johnston, Recreation Supervisor, City of Orinda Parks and Recreation
    "We bring Dave in every year to work with our coaches because he doesn't lecture, but rather involves the audience and makes learning fun."

    CLIENT LIST

    The following is an overview of some of the youth organizations Dave has worked with:
    • National Junior Basketball - Santa Ana, CA
    • Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation Department - Beaverton, OR
    • University of Sports - Rohnert Park, CA
    • Lafayette Moraga Youth Association - Lafayette, CA
    • Pleasanton Recreation Department- Pleasanton, CA
    • Orinda Youth Association- Orinda, CA
    • City of Newark Recreation Department - Newark, CA
    • Alameda Youth Basketball - Alameda, CA
    • Westport Athletic Club Soccer - Westport, CT
    • Scholar Athletes, Inc. - El Sobrante, CA
    • California Association of Independent Schools - Santa Monica, CA
    • Tom Allen Basketball Academy - Chicago, IL
    • St. Paul's Methodist Church - Alameda, CA
    • Student Sports Association - Sacramento, CA
    • St. Monica's Catholic Church - Orinda, CA
    • Catholic Youth Organization - Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, Moraga, San Rafael, Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, CA
 
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