Guest post by Mark Jerome
Finding the right youth sports program for your child can be as complicated and challenging as finding the right school.
UGGHHH! HOW DO I SELECT THE RIGHT PROGRAM?
and...
- Will my child learn?
- Competitive vs recreational?
- Costs?
- Location?
- Ability to provide exposure?
- Will s/he feel safe?
- Will the program be a social match?
and, on and on...
In the end, it would be great to look back and know that your child’s experience was positive. So how does one define a positive program?
There are many innovative ways that coaches and teachers of physical education and fitness can enrich the lives of the athletes with whom they work. To follow are ideas to help them discover and define their digital footprint as well as use technology to update and enhance practices.
Exploring and Creating Your Digital Footprint
How are the athletes making a digital footprint? What happens when you investigate? Here are some places to check out.
Ways athletes can begin creating digital footprints
- Create online profiles
- Social Media - Be deliberate about your words and messages
- See how other athletes use Facebook and Twitter - Fan Page
- Pictures - Use tags on sites like Flickr and Picasa
- Video - Use tags on sites like YouTube
