Your Language Reflects Your Values (READINGS/VIDEOS/REAX/PLANS)

Welcome to "Your Language Reflects Your Values," a transformative mini-course designed for coaches and educators in middle and high school athletics. This course, created by #TeamsOfMen, aims to instill a deeper understanding and practice of respectful language among young athletes. Over three interactive sessions, coaches are equipped to guide their teams in creating and implementing a language policy that reflects the team's core values and promotes a positive and inclusive environment.

Why This Course?

• Cultivating Respectful Communication: Learn to navigate and shape the language used by your athletes, emphasizing respect, inclusivity, and accountability.
• Engaging and Practical Format: Interactive sessions involving group discussions, technology-assisted activities, and real-time feedback enable a dynamic learning experience.
• Empowering Student Athletes to Take Ownership: Encourages athletes to actively participate in setting the standards for their communication, fostering a sense of responsibility and team unity.

What's Included in This Resource?

• Lesson 1 - "Why This Matters": Coaches lead athletes in understanding the importance of language in setting team culture. Includes group reading and discussion activities.
• Lesson 2 - "How We Do It": Utilizes technology for interactive learning, including a video guide and a Poll Everywhere activity to create a word cloud reflecting the team's language goals.
• Lesson 3 - "How Do We Live It": Focuses on translating the insights gathered into clear, actionable agreements. Discussion prompts help in formulating a language policy and deciding on its enforcement.

Course Features:

• Detailed lesson plans with step-by-step instructions for easy implementation.
• Best practices notes to guide coaches in facilitating effective discussions.
• Editable materials for customization to suit your team's unique needs.

Benefits for Your Team: By completing this course, your athletes will not only improve their communication skills but also develop a deeper sense of empathy and respect for others. The course aims to create a positive team culture where every member feels valued and heard.