Play it Forward: Say YES to Coach Appreciation Week!
Target:
House of Representatives
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Youth sports is more than a game; it's a course in life's most valuable lessons. Kids who play sports are more likely to attend college, often land jobs with more responsibility and greater pay, and less apt to engage in gangs or drug or alcohol abuse. Yet, 20 million young Americans don't reap this benefit because without coaches there are no youth sports. It's time we recognize those who Play It Forward and encourage more to do the same so we can bring real change to our communities.
We need 100 representatives between now and August to co-sponsor the resolution to bring it to a vote. ONE MINUTE of your time can make a huge difference -- urge your Representative to sponsor National Coach Appreciation Week and let children realize their full potential now!
We need 100 representatives between now and August to co-sponsor the resolution to bring it to a vote. ONE MINUTE of your time can make a huge difference -- urge your Representative to sponsor National Coach Appreciation Week and let children realize their full potential now!
Youth sports is more than a game; it's a course in life's most valuable lessons. Kids who play sports are more likely to attend college, often land jobs with more responsibility and greater pay, and less apt to engage in gangs or drug or alcohol abuse. Yet, 20 million young Americans don't reap this benefit because without coaches there are no youth sports. It's time we recognize those who Play It Forward and encourage more to do the same so we can bring real change to our communities.
We need 100 representatives between now and August to co-sponsor the resolution to bring it to a vote. ONE MINUTE of your time can make a huge difference -- urge your Representative to sponsor National Coach Appreciation Week and let children realize their full potential now!
We need 100 representatives between now and August to co-sponsor the resolution to bring it to a vote. ONE MINUTE of your time can make a huge difference -- urge your Representative to sponsor National Coach Appreciation Week and let children realize their full potential now!
Dear Representative,
I urge you to sponsor HRES 6 IH and observe September 13-19, 2009 as National Coach Appreciation Week.
Studies prove that children who participate in organized sports are higher achievers with better grades and lower school dropout rates; they are more likely to attend college and land jobs with more responsibility and greater pay.
Yet for the nearly 42 million American children who participate in organized sports each year and reap this benefit, there are another 20 million children who lack the opportunity due in part to a lack of coaches.
With school dropout rates approaching 50 percent in many urban school districts and a reported one million youth involved in gang activity, we cannot afford to stand by. We know organized youth sports can help curb these figures.
We need to honor our nation's coaches and encourage more adults to step up and volunteer.
[Your comment here]
Please support HRES 6 IH and help children realize their full potential.
Sincerely,
[Your name here]
I urge you to sponsor HRES 6 IH and observe September 13-19, 2009 as National Coach Appreciation Week.
Studies prove that children who participate in organized sports are higher achievers with better grades and lower school dropout rates; they are more likely to attend college and land jobs with more responsibility and greater pay.
Yet for the nearly 42 million American children who participate in organized sports each year and reap this benefit, there are another 20 million children who lack the opportunity due in part to a lack of coaches.
With school dropout rates approaching 50 percent in many urban school districts and a reported one million youth involved in gang activity, we cannot afford to stand by. We know organized youth sports can help curb these figures.
We need to honor our nation's coaches and encourage more adults to step up and volunteer.
[Your comment here]
Please support HRES 6 IH and help children realize their full potential.
Sincerely,
[Your name here]
We signed the "Play it Forward: Say YES to Coach Appreciation Week!" petition!
# 134:
9:36 am PDT, Sep 25,
Kelli Kerecman, Utah
My son has had so many wonderful coaches, Thank you for making this an important issue
My son has had so many wonderful coaches, Thank you for making this an important issue
# 133:
2:01 am PDT, Sep 11,
Name not displayed, Armed Forces Europe
# 132:
12:24 pm PDT, Aug 27,
Stephanie Gentile, Florida
# 131:
1:10 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Jared Hart, Illinois
Coaches often make extra effort for athletes by going beyond what they are paid (if at all), time alloted, and resources given! Please honor them for their positive efforts.
Coaches often make extra effort for athletes by going beyond what they are paid (if at all), time alloted, and resources given! Please honor them for their positive efforts.
# 130:
7:00 pm PDT, Jul 24,
JUSTINE LOGAN, Wyoming
My father was a football, softball, basketball, golf, and tennis coach for 30 years at the high school and then the college level. I am constantly approached by his former students who tell me what a significant and positive impact my father had in their lives as their coach.
My father was a football, softball, basketball, golf, and tennis coach for 30 years at the high school and then the college level. I am constantly approached by his former students who tell me what a significant and positive impact my father had in their lives as their coach.
# 129:
1:55 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 128:
7:22 am PDT, Jul 23,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 127:
11:10 am PDT, Jul 21,
Love Ishie, South Carolina
Volunteer coaches are definately the backbone of our youth athletic programs. They have so much influence on each youth they encounter in our program.
Volunteer coaches are definately the backbone of our youth athletic programs. They have so much influence on each youth they encounter in our program.
# 126:
9:37 am PDT, Jul 21,
Clarence Gaines, California
Volunteer youth coaches who are properly trained can have a tremendous impact on the youth they interact with. Leagues cannot exist without dedicated coaches who lead and guide children and their parents.
Volunteer youth coaches who are properly trained can have a tremendous impact on the youth they interact with. Leagues cannot exist without dedicated coaches who lead and guide children and their parents.
# 125:
9:22 am PDT, Jul 21,
Christopher Waters, Georgia
I have been caching for 7 or 8 years in various sports and I know how important our role is in a kids life. Sometimes as coaches we dont always get the thank you or we appreciate you and it can be very discouraging. Maybe something this will help people understand what kind of part we play and make other coaches step up to the next level.
I have been caching for 7 or 8 years in various sports and I know how important our role is in a kids life. Sometimes as coaches we dont always get the thank you or we appreciate you and it can be very discouraging. Maybe something this will help people understand what kind of part we play and make other coaches step up to the next level.
# 124:
8:08 am PDT, Jul 21,
LANCE Hinton, Virginia
# 123:
5:24 am PDT, Jul 21,
Nicole Baker, Florida
I have been coaching for many years and as volunteers we never get any recognition! So I think this will be a great way to acknowledge all the effortless work being done by all volunteers.
I have been coaching for many years and as volunteers we never get any recognition! So I think this will be a great way to acknowledge all the effortless work being done by all volunteers.
# 122:
5:33 am PDT, Jul 20,
Shauna Lewis, Florida
# 121:
7:05 am PDT, Jul 19,
Name not displayed, New York
Please lets not underestimate the importance of good mentoring and coaching to our youth.
Please lets not underestimate the importance of good mentoring and coaching to our youth.
# 120:
2:47 pm PDT, Jul 14,
Murray Webb, California
There are emotional barriers that make it difficult for a parent to do what a great coach can do. Case and point Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is regarded as one of the best to ever play his position in the history of the NFL. Joe's son has a quarterback coach. Why? Someone outside of the immidiate family structure can communicate on a different level with their athletes. Thanks to all the coaches who care!
There are emotional barriers that make it difficult for a parent to do what a great coach can do. Case and point Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is regarded as one of the best to ever play his position in the history of the NFL. Joe's son has a quarterback coach. Why? Someone outside of the immidiate family structure can communicate on a different level with their athletes. Thanks to all the coaches who care!
# 119:
7:40 am PDT, Jul 14,
MICHAEL NORRIS, North Carolina
if we have ever needed youth leaders in this country it is now . these faithful men and women sacrifice alot to mentor the youth and i feel it is time for recognition
if we have ever needed youth leaders in this country it is now . these faithful men and women sacrifice alot to mentor the youth and i feel it is time for recognition
# 118:
1:02 pm PDT, Jul 13,
Debra Rossi, New York
# 117:
11:04 am PDT, Jul 13,
Name not displayed, New York
Now that I am an adult and a parent, I realize how difficult it is to find the time to devote to coaching. It is that much more difficult to find someone who has the passion to become a good developmental coach for kids, let alone a great one. In looking back on my experience growing up and playing youth sports, its no understatement to say that all my coaches changed my life for the better. Its important to give recognition to past coaches for all the good we gained from them, which we can now pass on to our kids... and recognition for everything that our children will gain from their coaches to keep the cycle of personal and community growth going.
Now that I am an adult and a parent, I realize how difficult it is to find the time to devote to coaching. It is that much more difficult to find someone who has the passion to become a good developmental coach for kids, let alone a great one. In looking back on my experience growing up and playing youth sports, its no understatement to say that all my coaches changed my life for the better. Its important to give recognition to past coaches for all the good we gained from them, which we can now pass on to our kids... and recognition for everything that our children will gain from their coaches to keep the cycle of personal and community growth going.
# 116:
10:08 am PDT, Jul 13,
Albert Estwick, Sr., New York
# 115:
8:25 am PDT, Jul 13,
Matthew Williams, Ohio
My appreciate all of youth soccer, basketball, and track coaches for teaching to never give up and to always give my all. I especially appreciate my High School Soccer coach, who was not only a coach, but a friend. He gave me my first coaching job. Thanks Pat.
My appreciate all of youth soccer, basketball, and track coaches for teaching to never give up and to always give my all. I especially appreciate my High School Soccer coach, who was not only a coach, but a friend. He gave me my first coaching job. Thanks Pat.
# 114:
7:55 am PDT, Jul 13,
Anne Strong, Massachusetts
help kids be winners!
help kids be winners!
# 113:
6:04 am PDT, Jul 13,
Name not displayed, New York
# 112:
5:37 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Stephen Montembeau, Maine
This is a great idea considering how many volunteer coaches make up our country's sports programs.
This is a great idea considering how many volunteer coaches make up our country's sports programs.
# 111:
12:27 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Stuart Barish, New York
Coaches can and have made life long impacts on the kids they have coached. Its not just the fundamentals of the game that they teach but it is the fundamentals of life:dealing properly with others, good attitude, doing one's best, confidence building and so much more.
Coaches can and have made life long impacts on the kids they have coached. Its not just the fundamentals of the game that they teach but it is the fundamentals of life:dealing properly with others, good attitude, doing one's best, confidence building and so much more.
# 110:
6:57 am PDT, Jul 11,
Monica Lopez, California
# 109:
5:51 am PDT, Jul 11,
Kim Kelly, New York
# 108:
9:31 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Deb Essel, California
# 107:
8:01 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Marilyn Callwood, Florida
I strongly support HRES6. Coaching is one of the best parts of my life. My entire family has been involved for more than 11 years. It is a challenge to recruit new coaches and HRES6 is one more way to show how much we value those who give their time to help shape a better life for our youth.
I strongly support HRES6. Coaching is one of the best parts of my life. My entire family has been involved for more than 11 years. It is a challenge to recruit new coaches and HRES6 is one more way to show how much we value those who give their time to help shape a better life for our youth.
# 106:
3:34 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Erin K. O'Neill, Washington D.C.
# 105:
2:35 pm PDT, Jul 10,
John Priest, Oklahoma
# 104:
10:32 am PDT, Jul 10,
Name not displayed, New York
From baseball to tennis - my best coaches all encouraged me to embrace the same core principals: concentration, discipline, respect, and hard work. I am eternally grateful for these wonderful skills that I strive to apply to every situation I encounter in my life. Thanks Coach!
From baseball to tennis - my best coaches all encouraged me to embrace the same core principals: concentration, discipline, respect, and hard work. I am eternally grateful for these wonderful skills that I strive to apply to every situation I encounter in my life. Thanks Coach!
# 103:
9:12 am PDT, Jul 10,
Antonio Canery, Massachusetts
I lead an network of coaches/program coordinators, I see the hard work they do and how it betters the lives of their youth. They deserve at least a day.
I lead an network of coaches/program coordinators, I see the hard work they do and how it betters the lives of their youth. They deserve at least a day.
# 102:
6:29 am PDT, Jul 10,
Helen Barahal, New York
# 101:
6:23 am PDT, Jul 10,
Kate Carpenter, Wisconsin
Coaches play an important role is kids' lives. Many do so on a volunteer basis without asking for any kind of recognition. This is a great way to let all coaches know how valued they are in our communities.
Coaches play an important role is kids' lives. Many do so on a volunteer basis without asking for any kind of recognition. This is a great way to let all coaches know how valued they are in our communities.
