VIP Instructor Course
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Prerequisites:
Current Volunteer Application Form
Introduction to Instruction
VIP Volunteer Training
The Need for Training
and Certification
Prepares volunteers for their jobs
Protects volunteers
Reduces likelihood of player abuse
Reduces likelihood of volunteers being
accused
Provides personal achievement
Purpose:
This course is designed to teach AYSO
Instructors how to deliver the VIP Volunteer
Training Course to a myriad of participants:
coaches, referees, buddies, family
members, Region and Area administrators.
Objectives:
Understanding the AYSO culture and
philosophies
Strategies to support VIP families
Understanding and presenting the
VIP Volunteer Training lesson plan
AYSO’s Vision Statement
To provide world class youth soccer programs
that enrich children’s lives.
The vision of the AYSO VIP Program is to create
VIP teams in every AYSO Region wherever
possible and to maximize opportunities for VIP
player participation where VIP teams are not
available.
AYSO’s Mission Statement
To develop and deliver quality youth
soccer programs which promote a fun,
family environment based on AYSO’s
philosophies.
AYSO’s VIP Mission Statement
The Mission of the AYSO VIP Program is to
provide a quality soccer experience for
individuals whose physical or mental disabilities
make it difficult for them to successfully
participate on mainstream soccer teams. What
is successful participation? It should be
defined by the player’s enjoyment and the
safety of all team members.
AYSO’s Six Philosophies
Everyone Plays®
Balanced Teams
Open Registration
Positive Coaching
Good Sportsmanship
Player Development
Practicum - Comfort level
To help you feel comfortable standing in
front of a group, you will give two
presentations today: One personal minipresentation and the other is a 15 – 20
minute presentation from the VIP Volunteer
Training course.
Comfort level
No need to panic! You will have time
to prepare for your longer presentation
and the materials to help you succeed!
Personal Presentation
2 minute maximum
Time for your first “presentation”, a
mini-personal presentation. Please include:
– Name
– Section/Area/Region (Unsure? Just ask!)
– AYSO position(s)
– VIP experience
– Which philosophy means the most to you
and why
Easy enough?
Now you know more about your fellow
volunteers and feel more comfortable
speaking in front of a group, right?
Function of Culture
Culture holds people together
Culture provides continuity
Culture creates community
Elements That Sustain Culture
Common values
Code of conventions
Identified purpose
Unified plan
Common language
Atmosphere of trust and respect
AYSO Culture
National Office of AYSO
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Philosophies
Kids Zone/AYSO Team
National coach/referee/management/special
programs
Unified instructor program
VIP Families –
Special Families, Special Needs
May feel they are “different”
Must deal with many agencies and
professionals
May not ask for help to join a soccer group
Respond better to personal contact
Siblings may feel isolated
VIP Families –
Special Families, Special Needs
Most families “shop around” for sports
organizations their children want to
participate in. Most VIP families don’t,
especially with soccer, because they think
it is too much of a contact sport and not
safe for their children.
So personal outreach (face to face, word
of mouth, phone) is key.
Parents Work With:
Social Services
Social Security
Many agencies:
Mental health
Physical health
Parents Work With:
Special Education professionals
Speech therapist
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Medical professionals
Specialists
Psychiatrist
Be Aware/Be an Advocate
Medical/financial needs
Daily care of child
Field accessibility needs
Scheduling needs – “same” works best
Same day, same time, same field
Make Personal Contacts
Attend parent meetings or support groups to learn
Build relationship with one parent who can reach others
Accepting and Inviting
Emphasize participation on any level player is
capable of
Show interest in child and disability
Involve the family in VIP
Be flexible
Test 1
Methods of Teaching
I listen – I hear
I see – I understand
I do – I know
I teach and I learn
Take away something new
every time you teach!
Why do a practicum?
Doing or practicing brings confidence and
better presentation, therefore better learning
The more practice, the easier it becomes
“Teaching what you know” increases the
likelihood of success
Test 2
Thank you