Friday, March 20, 2015: 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
Convention Center: 618-620
Sport: Organization and Administration
Intended Audience: K-12, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
| Speakers: | Jennifer M. Jacobs, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; and Jinhong Jung, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL |
This presentation describes the Belizean Sport Youth Coalition, a three-year training program funded by the U.S. State Department to promote youth development and social change through sport in Belize. The presentation will focus on project mission, aims and milestones; development of training content; and, lessons learned, including the importance of flexible planning, dynamic trainer responses, relationship-building and awareness of cultural context. Strategies for overcoming barriers and strengthening program sustainability will be shared.
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