Trying to get something serious going with Citiparks -- my city, my toys

More info with extra links at the blog, https://blog.swimisca.org/pushing-my-city-to-re-establish-swim-lessons-swim-teams-and-an-all-city-sports-camp/

Thinking again on a few issues with Pittsburgh Public Schools

Fwd: Million Coaches Challenge Impact: Training School-Based Coaches in Youth Development

From: Aspen Institute Project Play <sportsandsociety@aspeninstitute.org>
Date: October 17, 2024 at 1:06:17 PM EDT
To: mark@rauterkus.com
Subject: Million Coaches Challenge Impact: Training School-Based Coaches in Youth Development
Reply-To: sportsandsociety@aspeninstitute.org



Oct. 31: How have state leaders approached the training of school-based coaches in youth development? 

Million Coaches Challenge Impact: Training School-Based Coaches in Youth Development REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL EVENT There are hundreds of thousands high school coaches employed in the United States with thousands of others serving as coaches in formal and informal ways. The organizations of the Million Coaches Challenge are committed to equipping a generation of coaches with the knowledge and tools to help young people thrive on and off the playing field. Many partners of Million Coaches Challenge are working in the school space and seeing the impact of training of youth development on school-based coaches. As more states adopt policies that require training in areas of youth development for school-based coaches, what has been the impact on sports programs and how have leaders made decisions and balancing requirements for coaches. Hear from leaders who have seen the impact of these trainings at the national, state, district and building level. Speakers include: Kevin Connors, Susan Crown Exchange Dawn Anderson-Butcher, LiFEsports at the Ohio State University Doug Ute, Ohio High School Athletic Association Jennifer Peterson, UW Center for Leadership in Athletics Bill Faflick, Kansas State High School Athletic Association Moderator: Vincent Minjares, Aspen Institute Project Play REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL EVENT Project Play, the signature initiative of the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, develops, applies, and shares knowledge that builds healthy communities through sports. As articulated in its 8 Plays, Project Play is also committed to Train All Coaches. Project Play is facilitating learning opportunities across the organizations of the Million Coaches Challenge in partnership with American Institutes for Research and Collaborative Communications. ABOUT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE SPORTS & SOCIETY PROGRAM The mission of the Sports & Society Program is to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue, and inspire solutions that help sports serve the public interest. The program provides a venue for thought leadership where knowledge can be deepened and breakthrough strategies explored on a range of issues. SportsandSociety.org ProjectPlay.org #ProjectPlay

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Plans for the community's counter plan for Pittsburgh Public Schools are swirling

It was posted via email....

Hi everyone,

Obviously, we did not get time tonight to present.  

We will plan to do a community presentation this upcoming Tuesday, Oct 22nd at 6:30pm at Smithfield United Church of Christ Community Hall.  

Location: 

620 Smithfield St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

There is a public parking garage very close, and this location is accessible via PRT.  

Light dinner will be provided. 

 

Specific needs for that night: 

We are looking for a few folks to be there as staff to provide childcare - I have a lead on a few childcare providers. 

We would like an ASL interpreter if anyone has a connection to someone who is available to donate services. 

We need a way to stream the presentation live and also to record it for distribution.  

We need to borrow or rent a projector. 

We need to compose an official invitation to be sent out via email to board members, local elected leaders, superintendent and school administration, and community members. 

We will be accepting donations for anyone that would like to contribute to offset the costs of renting the church space, providing dinner, and paying anyone who we hire to provide childcare.  Please do not feel obligated, but if you feel like you are able to contribute a small amount - please send to @Sarah-Zangle (venmo) or zelle (717-395-4975; sarahzangle@gmail.com)

Thanks so much for all the amazing community support thus far.  I'm so impressed by our outreach.  

Thanks!

Sarah

News of the hiring of Erik Rauterkus

See the press release:

https://www.pnc.com/content/dam/pnc-com/pdf/corporateandinstitutional/riverarch/press-release/erik-rauterkus-pvc-announcement.pdf