Follow Up Resources from our program with John O'Sullivan
Changing the Game:
Making Youth Sports
a Positive, Character Building,
and Growth Experience
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"When we do sports intentionally and focus on growth and character development - not just performance but moral character - beautiful things happen.”
-John O'Sullivan
Thank you for registering for our program with John O'Sullivan! Thank you also to our event Spotlight Sponsor Partners, Natick Soccer Club and the Redhawk Foundation, and to SPARK's program leaders, volunteer coaches and parents of active kids, Matt Teja, Rachel Saks Aronis, Amy Biegel, and Ken Boggis who all helped make this event possible.
We hope you were able to join us live, but if you missed the program or simply want to revisit all the inspiring content, please scroll down to see a link to the recording. And, please share your feedback to help us plan future programs, and better serve our community. Here is a link to a short program evaluation.
In kindness,
~The SPARK Team
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We are so excited to be able to share a video of our program!
If you missed the program or if you want to revisit some of the
helpful insights and strategies shared, please click below.
Whenever you watch the program, we would love your feedback!
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Here are some great additional resources from John O'Sullivan:
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The following are additional resources recommended by John O'Sullivan and the coaches who planned this event:
Videos:
Articles:
Book:
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Thanks to our Spotlight Community Partners:
Natick Soccer Club & Redhawk Foundation
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The purpose of the Natick Soccer Club (website HERE) is to promote and enhance the game of soccer for the youth of the Town of Natick. The club offers a variety of programs, including Kinderkicks, intramural and town travel programs. These programs provide opportunities for participants to develop sportsmanship, learn about soccer and team play, and create a foundation for a lifelong enjoyment of athletics.
The club provides soccer training and recreation for approximately 1,600 players, ages 5 to 18. In addition, over 250 adult volunteers are actively involved with the club as coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, or referees! The club is managed by a Board of Directors who are elected at the annual meeting of these coaches in June.
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The Redhawk Foundation is a fund of the Foundation for Metrowest. Their mission is to ensure equitable access to quality youth programs in Natick, MA by providing financial support for registration fees, equipment upgrades, and the improvement of facilities and fields.
You can learn more about The Redhawk Foundation, the amazing work they do, and offer support for their programs by visiting their website: www.redhawkfoundation.org
SPARK Kindness is deeply grateful to be one of their inaugural grant recipients. The Foundation's support, as well as support from Natick Soccer Club and other generous donors, helps to make possible this - and all of SPARK's free educational programs possible!
Reach out to Keri Clark, President, at keri@redhawkfoundation.org to learn more!
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SPARK's 5th Annual Kindness Week is Nov. 12 - 18! #KindnessConnectsUs! |
Kindness has never been more important and Kindness Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the good that happens every day in our communities, and to inspire people to SPARK Kindness through simple but powerful actions. We invite community members, organizations, and businesses to all come together to help us celebrate this week, and beyond! Learn more HERE!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors + Partners
Who Make ALL Our Free Programs Possible!
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Your Support Makes A Difference! |
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We Are Grateful for You!
As a small nonprofit, financial support is critical. We are grateful for all donations to help us sustain our work as we continue to provide free programming and resources to the community.
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Every time we do something that helps our community grow more kind, resilient and welcoming, we SPARK Kindness. Together as families, schools, organizations, coaches, artists, faith and community leaders, we can make sure that no one feels alone, bullied, unsupported or unconnected.
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SPARK Kindness is a community convener, educator, resource, and friend—and the biggest fan of our shared strengths. Join us today!
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