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OUR 5 STEP APPROACH TO DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN KIDS THROUGH SPORTS.

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What is Character Literacy (CL)?

Character Literacy is a concept that was coined by Pete Paciorek, along with the chair of the Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Management at the University of Florida, Dr. Michael Sagas. Character Literacy is demonstrable proof that one has learned the requisite character values in order to understand how to morally and ethically respond to a given situation. More importantly, an advanced level of Character Literacy will assure that one’s actions are in accordance with the learned character values.

The Problem with Youth Sports Today

There are the two major vices that are currently holding youth sports hostage and keeping our kids from rising to their full potential as positive leaders and people of character. Find out more about the of these problems and how you can partner with Character Loves Company to be part of the solution. Sign up to received proven solutions and steps that CLC has effectively taken to combat these problems.

More than 50% of youth and amateur coaches in America are volunteers. Though the intentions of many of these unpaid coaches are good and noble, they are often uninformed on effective coaching practices, and more importantly, how to develop strong character in their teams. Character Loves Company provides a starting point to bring awareness to the need for coaches to “own their role” as mentors for the student-athletes with whom they have the fortune of coaching. How can Character Loves Company help?

Some of the Character Values of Emphasis

Respect for ParentsWork Ethic/Sense of Accomplishment
SportspersonshipLeadership
Understanding how to CompeteBody Language Awareness
Concept of TeamworkSacrifice
DisciplineLegacy

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DEFINING THE “TEACHABLE MOMENTS” IN SPORTS

This guidebook is designed for facilitating a building block approach for promoting and assessing character growth through athletics. The content provides a unique blend of the theoretical studies on youth and amateur sport, my own University of Florida research projects and surveys, and 25 powerful contributions from the likes of Olympic Gold Medalists, World and National Champions, and 40+ year veteran youth coaches.

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"Character Loves Company: Defining the "Teachable Moments" in Sports by Pete Paciorek is the best book on the market for teaching our youth character values through sports. This book not only provides great advice, but unfolds character values in different tiered levels that corresponds with how we should be teaching our youth as they develop. This book not only teaches basic fundamentals of sportspersonship in our youth, but also how to respect parents, players, and coaches. This book draws on experiences from many famous athletes, and does a great job at quoting them through interviews on the character fundamentals that led them to where they are today in sports. The book touches on the "win-at-all-costs" mentality that is in youth sports now, and shows how there are other aspects of sports that you can be "winning" in aside from the scoreboard. This book is a must read for any coach, athletic director, or parent who has interest in building character in youth through sports."

Andrew Goldberg
Character Loves Company
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2018-09-25T15:07:15-05:00
Andrew Goldberg
"Character Loves Company: Defining the "Teachable Moments" in Sports by Pete Paciorek is the best book on the market for teaching our youth character values through sports. This book not only provides great advice, but unfolds character values in different tiered levels that corresponds with how we should be teaching our youth as they develop. This book not only teaches basic fundamentals of sportspersonship in our youth, but also how to respect parents, players, and coaches. This book draws on experiences from many famous athletes, and does a great job at quoting them through interviews on the character fundamentals that led them to where they are today in sports. The book touches on the "win-at-all-costs" mentality that is in youth sports now, and shows how there are other aspects of sports that you can be "winning" in aside from the scoreboard. This book is a must read for any coach, athletic director, or parent who has interest in building character in youth through sports."
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OUR 5 STEP APPROACH TO DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN KIDS THROUGH SPORTS.

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