JustSOFTBALL

Foundation

OPENING UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR

YOUNG WOMEN IN SOFTBALL

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You could be the difference in a young girls life!

The JustSOFTBALL Foundation’s mission is to empower young women in underrepresented communities. We will help them lay the foundation for their future by correlating lessons learned in softball to the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in their community.

The Challenge

Youth ages 6-18 from low-income homes quit sports because of the financial costs at six times the rate of kids from high-income homes, according to a national survey of parents by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative and Utah State University’s Families in Sport Lab.

Six Pillars for Success

The Foundation’s six areas of focus have been identified as the key areas for building female leaders

Creating Leaders

  • Encouragement

  • Vocal & listening skills

  • Problem solving

  • Inclusivity

  • Proactive

  • Integrity & Character

  • Passion for the game

  • Optimism

  • Work Ethic

  • Responsibility

  • Influencing positive outcomes

  • Cohesion

Creating a Team Player

  • Be a “we” player and not a “me” player

  • Work hard and lead others positively

  • Work towards a common goal

  • Sacrifice for the team

  • Encourage your team-mates

  • Look inward, not outward

Foster Healthy Life Choices

  • Promote physical Activity

  • Encourage healthy Nutrition

  • Getting Adequate Sleep

  • Learning to Control Stress

  • Limited Screen Time

  • Avoidance of substance abuse

Create Accountable Athletes

  • Follow Through: goals, commitment to yourself and team

  • Responsible: Punctuality, practice, skills, actions, effort and attitude

  • Communicate: Clear, concise and confidently

  • Attention to Detail: Personal, team, equipment, effort, skills, and focus

Develop Goals

  • What do you want to accomplish?

  • Why do you want to do this?

  • What will you do to get there?

  • What are your obstacles?

  • Commit to the goals

  • Keep goals in view

Education

  • Educate on college admission’s A-G requirements

  • Connect student-athletes to their high school’s EOP program

  • Student-athletes will tie in education and career goals into overall goal-setting

  • The mentor program will include current and previous D1 college student-athletes

It starts with YOU

YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE

IN A YOUNG GIRL’S LIFE

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