Our Evening With Joe Ehrmann Has Concluded

Thank you for joining us this evening for this critical first step in an important new direction for youth sports in South Windsor!

So, you ask - what's next?

ECHO - Coaching for Life Training on November 8, 2008 mandatory for all youth basketball coaches with the SWRD - FULL! Multi-year curriculum with future training dates to follow.

ECHO Parents Group - sign up tonight or contact echo@southwindsor.org if you wish to contribute to this focus group to help craft the expectations of local volunteer youth coaches and youth sports organizations.

ECHO Coaches Group - sign up tonight or contact echo@southwindsor.org if you want to mold the implementation plan on and off the field of play

Development of a long-term strategic plan to address improvements to our youth sports programs.

An email address, echo@southwindsor.org has been set up for requesting information, sharing a youth sports experience, both positive and negative - keeping us informed.

Continual follow up with organizational leaders and local stakeholders, many who attended this evening to ensure sustainable commitment to this initiative.

So, you ask - what can I do?

Get involved! Volunteer to coach, offer to serve on a committee or Board of Directors from one of the many sports organizations, mentor other coaches, set examples on and off the court/field.

Parents, please hold your child's coaches and sports league administrators accountable for providing a positive learning experience.

Capitalize on “teachable moments” at home.

Feel free to contact any of the New Youth Sports Committee members below to seek guidance or offer assistance:

“Right here, right now - it means everything”