Who Dat Wants to Be Successful with Teens?

Laura Brumbaugh & Kori MyersLAE4-HA Convention

August 2010

Penalties & Flags

• Brainstorm challenges you face with your teen program

Hall of Fame Coaches Say....

• Retention is higher among programs that: -Develop strong positive relationships between young people and program volunteers and staff

-Allow youth to experience a common identity”

(Anderson-Butcher, D. (2005).

Hall of Fame Coaches Say....

• Youth stay in the program because:

-Adults gave them freedom to try new things-Adults trusted youth -Were provided opportunities to learn life skills-Had FUN

(Ferrari, T.M., & Turner, C.L. (2006).).

Hall of Fame Coaches Say....

• When looking at retaining youth:-Develop programming that is hands-on -Goes beyond traditional leadership experiences-Think outside the box

(Bruce, J.A., Nicola, S., Menke, T. (2006).)

Winning the Game

• Youth Voice• Youth/Adult Partnerships• Planning• Recruitment • Meeting Format• Service Learning Project• FUN!

MVPs

MVP’s

Get a Game Plan

• Solution Discussion

Playbooks

• Teambuilding Resources• Game/Ice Breaker Resources • Leadership Curriculum• Service Learning Resources• YouTube Inspirational Videos• Monthly Newsletter

TXT Blaster

Wishing you a super bowl victory with your teens!