bitty ball
Bitty Ball is a two-level program that allows older youth to develop leadership skills while younger kids engage in a variety of skill-building athletic activities.
leadership development (high school & up)
Older youth take a greater role during Bitty Ball. They serve as coaches for the kids involved in the program. This involves planning, organizing, and running each session. They are forced to be vocal leaders as they lead group exercises, and learn how to teach one-on-one as they guide kids in specialized drills. As this generation becomes known as "Coach" by the younger kids, they realize how they are being watched, become more mindful of the example they set, and create a bond with the community.
athletic skill training (K-3rd grade students)
Basketball and soccer sessions have been run at multiple elementary schools in our target neighborhoods, as well as at Westlawn Gospel Chapel. Targeting such a young age allows kids to get involved with beyond the ball early, increasing the likelihood of future involvement. The participants are gaining physical skills right now, but seeds are being planted for leadership skills to be obtained in the future.