YES Skate Coach Manual Slideshow

Skoach Training
Manual
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SKOACH
PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND EXPECTATIONS
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH KIDS
What is our mission as Skoaches?
Skate Like A Girl Mission:
Create an inclusive community by promoting confidence,
leadership, and social justice through the sport of skateboarding.
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We model respect, courage, understanding, responsibility and fun.
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We use our own knowledge and skills to put our mission into action.
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We make sure our skaters are safe, having fun and learning new skills.
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We follow Skate Like A Girl and YES program rules and expectations.
Program Structure
Program Prep
Instruction Time
Wrap Up
Program Prep
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Please arrive 15 minutes early
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On time is late! Early is on time!
Help out with all set up!
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Set up of gear to proper location
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Getting skaters padded up as they come in
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Knee, elbow & wrist
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Make sure all pads fit properly
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Check out the Skatepark – move obstacles, etc. if needed
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Supervising kids during free skate – hold hands if needed
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Greeting the skaters
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Greeting parents
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Staff Huddle prior to program start
Pre-Instruction Structure
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The Circle (5 – 10 Minutes)
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Stretching & Warming Up
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Introductions / Ice Breakers
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General rules & Expectations
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Breaking out into small groups w/ instructors
Lesson Structure
Small Groups
Small groups will be broken up into different areas of the park
and with different levels of ability.
When working with your group:
Ø Keep them focused on tricks within their ability.
(Remember our goals are 1.Safety 2.Fun 3.Learning)
Ø Set up a goal for the day (Ex. A new trick)
Ø Teach your student Skate park etiquette as you go
Ø Example: yell “BOARD” when your board gets away
Ø Create appropriate challenges and activities according to
your group size or ability. Remember to be flexible.
Ø Follow the Skate Like a Girl mission by being a role model
Wrapping Things Up
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Second Circle
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Ladies Night
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Give Shout outs to other skaters !
Showcase
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12 & Under / Skate Teams
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Encourage your skaters to participate!
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Cheer loudly for every skater!
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“One more try!”
Wrap-Up – Continued engagement
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Round up the pads
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Praise the skaters
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Check in with parents
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Skoach huddle to debrief
Tips for working with younger children
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The “Teachable Moment”
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1. Identify the behavior/what happened
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2. Give a reason why
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3. Give them an alternative (the teaching part)
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4. Ask if there are any questions
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Remember, YOU are the SKOACH!
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Don’t be afraid to give instructions and set boundaries.
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Keep Instructions Simple (3 steps or less)
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Get on their level
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Give them options
Trick Progression Guide
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Think: basics
Think: Tricks
Think: Next level
Pushing
Ollie!
Kick Flip
Cruising
Shuv Its
180
Stopping!
Drop In’s
Boardslide
Rolling on Transitions
Ramp to Grinds
50-50 Stall
Tic-Tac
Body varials
Early Grab
Kick-Turns
Rock to Fakie
Nose Manuals
Find their Stance
Manuals
Skatepark Etiquette Ideas
Safety
Respect
Yell ‘BOARD!’
Pick up Trash
No Snaking - Watch
out for other skaters’
lines
Be friendly
Drop In Safety – No
“diving boards”
Give Props
No fighting
QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? COMMENTS?
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Any questions about 12 & Under, skoach manual, etc?
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Debrief Questions:
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What is 1 “take away” that you will remember
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What are you nervous about for today’s 12 & Under?