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Organizational Case Study This case study allows a look into The First Tee of Aiken. Through detailed description of the goals, framework, activities and resources, this study examines what makes this organization so successful while also analyzing areas of weakness. Recommendations for improvements were also noted.The successes from this organization can be used as learning and guiding tools for improvements within the organizations I work.	Effective Coaching Effective coaches ensure positive physical and psychological outcomes for their athletes. Knowledge gained has helped me to adjust my coaching techniques to better adapt to the wide age range of students that I currently work with. I know that the seven year olds are going to learn differently than the 18 year olds. I can also use what I have learned and pass it on to the older students so that they can assist with younger students and work to become great leaders themselves.
Nutrition & Conditioning Program This logic model was created to develop a nutrition and conditioning Summer program at Burns Dance Studio in Aiken, SC. Using the steps outlined in the model Youth Development Leaders can create a structured and well organized program. A focus on objectives, inputs, outputs and outcomes can allow for successful development of a program.	SWOT-The First Tee of Aiken This paper provides an analysis of the volunteer program at The First Tee of Aiken; a golf centered youth serving organization in Aiken County South Carolina. A SWOT analysis allows Youth Development Leaders to take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the volunteer program and how those directly relate to opportunities for recruitment, training, and retention, as well as threats to the previously mentioned areas.
Tackling a Family Issue This document is intended to describe a youth who has positively developed,the negative impact that parental pressure can place on youth sport and how coaches can help create a positive relationship between athletes and parents. Research shows that children who are positively encouraged are more coachable. As a Youth Development Leader I can utilize the suggestions for improvement and be a resource for fellow coaches and the parents of my athletes.	Diversity Investigation In this paper I investigated the diversity/cultural competencies of the Youth Shelter Services organization. As a Youth Development Leader it is important that I work to create an inclusive environment, one where everyone feels welcomed. Taking a look at the competencies of another organization as they related to diversity helped open my eyes to what the organizations I now work with should be striving for and through also analyzing weak areas what should be improved upon.
Sport Participation Summary This summary describes the relationship between participation in sports, out of school time activities and positive youth development. The study was conducted by Zarrett, Fay, Li, Yibing, Carrano, Phelps, and Lerner (2009). Understanding an example of a statistical assessment of an existing organization is a valuable tool to have as Youth Development Leader and can help with future evaluation of programs that I am currently involved with.	Evaluation of Performing Company This document is a comprehensive plan for the evaluation of the Burns Dance Studio Performing Company. Evaluation of this program will allow for identification of the positive aspects as well as identity necessary changes needed in order to continue to positively impact the lives of the youth involved. This evaluation plan can be used as a guiding framework for future program assessment and evaluation.
Buddy Golf Grant Proposal The Buddy Golf Grant Proposal is a sample grant written for the newest First Tee of Aiken program. The proposal was created to seek stakeholders and funding for the development and implementation of the program. This sample grant can be used as a guiding resource when future grant writing may be needed.	**CYD Plan This document is a community development plan for the fictional city Granite Station. Multiple aspects are required when working to develop a plan for improving an area that impacts youth, such as finding stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, and conducting a SWOT analysis. Through experience developing this plan and applying course knowledge about these subjects I could be a valuable asset to future development teams.
**After School Activity Program Developed with fellow Youth Development Leaders, this paper describes the implementation of an after school fitness and education program for children in grades 1-8. Focusing on areas such as needs assessment, budgeting, and overall program development and modeling future programs after this one can assist in the development of a structured and well thought out youth development program.	**Motivation Paper Youth Development Leaders came together to research what motivated volunteers to work with the organization Upward Bound. I personally enjoyed this assignment because Upward Bound is an organization that I have always admired and would love to work or volunteer for. Information gained through researching for this paper can help organizations to better understand how to best serve their volunteers and improve areas such as retention and recruitment.
**Leadership Styles The DiSC Profile and True Colors Assessment allowed me to take a look at my personal leadership and personality styles and how they accurately fit into the line of work that I am currently in. These assessments are beneficial to Youth Development Leaders because they can make you aware of your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. If Youth Development Leaders worker together take assessments such as these they can help colleagues to better understand, relate and work harmoniously.	**Perception is Reality Different cultures may not always perceived things the same way. What is seen as a normal gesture in one country might be insulting to another. This group presentation outlined such areas and provided valuable examples.
**Needs Assessment Presentation Fellow Youth Development Leaders worked together to provide a concise recap of a topic related to program assessment and evaluation. This recap helped to summarize information provided during classroom time. These weekly recaps were beneficial for review of important information that was needed for the creation of an evaluation plan. These weekly recaps were valuable resources to look back to while developing a final program evaluation plan.	**Social Media in Sport Computers have become mainstream technology and with their use comes the popularity of social media internet sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This presentation outlines social media sites and their relation and impact on youth, specially youth involved in sport. Being used as a valuable resource for coaches and those involved in youth sports can make coaches more aware and vigilant of internet use; help foster more positive environments for athletes.