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Imagine the thrill of traveling to the site of the NCAA Mens Water Polo championship, meeting coaches and student-athletes who have spent the season competing for the title and learning from them how to excel both in and out of the pool. Thats what the NCAAs Youth Education through Sports (YES) clinics are all about. If you love the game and aim to improve, YES Clinics are for you. And the best part is...they are available to you at no cost. Sign up today.
Brochure & Application (pdf)
What, when & where
NCAA Mens Water Polo National Collegiate Championship YES Clinic
Saturday, December 1, 2001 8-11:30 a.m.
Avery Aquatic Center
Boys and girls ages 10 to 18
No cost to participants
Registration deadline is November 16th (Registration has been extended)
Parent session on youth sports issues
Registration
Registration is limited to ensure that group instruction sessions are small; therefore, early enrollment is strongly suggested. You must be 10 to 18 years old to participate. All applications must be postmarked by November 16 and signed by a parent or guardian to be eligible for selection in the program. Selections will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and confirmation letters will follow. Clinic sessions will include skill instruction, conditioning and life skills.
For more information, contact Susie Campion 650/723-4610.
Introduction
Since its inception in 1985, the NCAA's Youth Education through Sports (YES) program has reached an unprecedented level of popularity. Each year, YES clinics, held at selected NCAA championships serve nearly 10,000 youth ages 10 to 18 who engage in fun and challenging sports-skill, life skill and conditioning sessions conducted by top collegiate coaches and student-athletes. Parents have the opportunity to discuss with clinic staff issues regarding youth sports such as nutrition, sportsmanship, college recruiting, compliance and eligibility and injury prevention.
YES clinics annually attract the best and brightest coaches and student-athletes who are dedicated to teaching and caring for youth. YES is another way that coaches and student-athletes share the NCAA's commitment to challenging young people to strive for higher levels of achievement in both athletics and academics.
The YES program began during the 1985-86 season with clinics at the Women's Final Four and the NCAA track and field championships. Each year, YES clinics have grown in number and participation by youth. Clinics are slated annually at championship sites that include football, softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, track and field, volleyball and field hockey. Several clinics offer participants the chance to also attend the NCAA championship at the clinic site at no cost to the participants.
The Connection
YES clinics succeed because of teamwork. Collegiate coaches and student-athletes from around the country are brought in to help participants learn and practice sports and mental skills development. In addition, local high school/club coaches and other individuals from the community assist in reinforcing YES objectives and the overall operation of the clinic.
Through hands-on sport-specific sessions that cater to the developmental level of each participant, coaches and student-athletes provide young people with the fundamental tools they need to practice their sport. Through a focus on elements of sports such as discipline, confidence and commitment, these youths will be able to apply what they learn in athletics to other areas of their lives. Participants also will have the chance to practice the skills that encourage them to make the right choices in sports, as well as the right choices in life. Coaches and student-athletes, because of their visibility and success on the fields and courts, are held in high esteem by youth aspiring to improve their sports and life skills. Coaches provide the respected leadership and skill expertise that each participant needs. In turn, student-athletes strengthen their leadership abilities, reaffirm values, reflect on their athletics experiences and enjoy participating in a program that challenges them to communicate with others. Thus, coaches and student-athletes become a vital link in the YES equation.
Bringing it all together
The NCAA corporate partner program represents a commitment by selected national corporations and others toward supporting intercollegiate athletics and NCAA promotional activities. Corporate partners provide the resources for instructional equipment, T-shirts, printed materials and promotional items thus enabling the NCAA to offer YES clinics to participants at no cost. In addition, they are dedicated to assisting the NCAA in showcasing the positive aspects of participation in collegiate athletics and providing young people with the opportunity to experience a variety of sports activities and develop the skills and knowledge that can afford them a healthy lifestyle.
The NCAA also recognizes the importance of reaching parents and youth coaches. During each YES clinic parents and coaches have opportunity to discuss with clinic staff issues regarding youth sports such as coaching, nutrition, sportsmanship and injury prevention. Additional topics relative to recruiting and admission requirements for collegiate student-athletes are also discussed.
Get Involved
More clinics are being added each year which result in larger numbers of participants. A YES clinic may be scheduled for your community. Registration is limited and reserved for youth ages 10 to 18. A parent or guardian's signature is required for insurance purposes; therefore, enroll early to guarantee participation. Interested individuals can also volunteer to serve as local event planners or clinic day workers. Volunteerism is an essential element of the YES program. Don't pass up a golden opportunity to join the NCAA in reaching out to our future collegians.
For more information, contact the YES staff, National Youth Sports Corporation, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 170, Indianapolis, IN 46225.
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