Youth 1st is a Minnesota Non-Profit, founded in March of 2010.
We put Youth first by connecting Conduct, Character and Community to youth activity programs.
We should do our best to give families an atmosphere where their children have the opportunity to participate in activity programs that encourage them to be active, build relationships and develop into the best version of themselves.
We put Youth first by connecting Conduct, Character and Community to youth activity programs.
We should do our best to give families an atmosphere where their children have the opportunity to participate in activity programs that encourage them to be active, build relationships and develop into the best version of themselves.
Model Best Conduct & Encourage Positive Actions.
How we act as adults, sets the example for our kids. They learn by watching us. The Youth 1st Team Awards program recognizes good sportsmanship and postive conduct from players, coaches, parents and fans. We have recognized over 400 youth teams representing over 100 different communities in Minnesota, eastern Wisconsin and western South Dakota with Youth 1st Team Awards.
- Remember it's about the kids!
- I will keep my competitive energy in check
- I will always treat officials and opponents with respect
At youth levels, coaches, officials and parents should partner to ensure the kids have a positive experience.
How we act as adults, sets the example for our kids. They learn by watching us. The Youth 1st Team Awards program recognizes good sportsmanship and postive conduct from players, coaches, parents and fans. We have recognized over 400 youth teams representing over 100 different communities in Minnesota, eastern Wisconsin and western South Dakota with Youth 1st Team Awards.
- Remember it's about the kids!
- I will keep my competitive energy in check
- I will always treat officials and opponents with respect
At youth levels, coaches, officials and parents should partner to ensure the kids have a positive experience.
Promote a Perspective of Development vs. Performance.
Development is a process. It takes years for kids to develop not just the physical skills to compete, but the mental,
social and emotional aspects as well. Performance can play a role, but it should be viewed as one aspect of the development process.
Hosting Conduct 1st Environments during competitions and integrating Character 1st Presentations into preseason kick off meetings with parents and coaches help prioritize the development perspective. The importance of Conduct and Character is celebrated and reinforced through the Youth 1st Team Award ceremonies and partner experiences.
Partner experiences are provided through the generous support of the MN Twins, MN Timberwolves and MSU Mavericks in Mankato. We have developed tools that include training modules for parents and coaches, Word Play refrigerator magnets, FUN night theme kits and player cards at the professional and collegiate level that include Youth 1st messages.
Development is a process. It takes years for kids to develop not just the physical skills to compete, but the mental,
social and emotional aspects as well. Performance can play a role, but it should be viewed as one aspect of the development process.
Hosting Conduct 1st Environments during competitions and integrating Character 1st Presentations into preseason kick off meetings with parents and coaches help prioritize the development perspective. The importance of Conduct and Character is celebrated and reinforced through the Youth 1st Team Award ceremonies and partner experiences.
Partner experiences are provided through the generous support of the MN Twins, MN Timberwolves and MSU Mavericks in Mankato. We have developed tools that include training modules for parents and coaches, Word Play refrigerator magnets, FUN night theme kits and player cards at the professional and collegiate level that include Youth 1st messages.
Help unify Community Leadership.
We help unify community leadership (facility owners, business leaders, youth leaders) in support of Conduct to Character standards being integrated into all youth activity programs. Community programs have an ethical and moral responsibility to serve all participants in the program. Participation in youth sports and activity programs offer a number of physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits when young people have access and inclusion in quality experiences.
Participation matters!
“It’s all about building healthy communities. If we are going to ensure that all kids have the chance to grow up fit and strong, we must, among other efforts, eliminate the barriers to sports participation. These include: lack of neighborhood recreation spaces, inadequate coaching, rising costs and exclusionary league and team policies, excessive time demands on families, safety concerns, cultural norms and too few sport options to accommodate the interests of all. Indeed, we ignore, push aside, and fail to develop the human (and athletic) potential of most children.”
From the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program – Project Play Report
We help unify community leadership (facility owners, business leaders, youth leaders) in support of Conduct to Character standards being integrated into all youth activity programs. Community programs have an ethical and moral responsibility to serve all participants in the program. Participation in youth sports and activity programs offer a number of physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits when young people have access and inclusion in quality experiences.
Participation matters!
“It’s all about building healthy communities. If we are going to ensure that all kids have the chance to grow up fit and strong, we must, among other efforts, eliminate the barriers to sports participation. These include: lack of neighborhood recreation spaces, inadequate coaching, rising costs and exclusionary league and team policies, excessive time demands on families, safety concerns, cultural norms and too few sport options to accommodate the interests of all. Indeed, we ignore, push aside, and fail to develop the human (and athletic) potential of most children.”
From the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program – Project Play Report
YOUTH 1ST TEAM AWARDS
Improve the atmosphere of your league or tournament by hosting a Conduct 1st Environment.
We provide Youth 1st Team Awards in every sport and activity.
We provide Youth 1st Team Awards in every sport and activity.