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Have A Ball

 

PSC’s “Have A Ball” is a mobile “Introduction to Soccer” class for school children, K-8th.  Have A Ball’s fine and gross motor development fitness physical education class is taught by experienced youth soccer instructors. 

“Have A Ball” Rationale:
“Have A Ball” compliments the school’s P.E. educational focus on wellness while developing the physical, mental, and social well being of each student.  Instruction and participation in a variety of experiences enables the student to assess his/her own capabilities and limitations as well as stimulate self-discipline, develop and improve motor skills and physical fitness levels.  Character building traits such as sportsmanship, leadership, cooperation, sociability, creativity, and fair play are emphasized.  “Have A Ball” provides a carefully planned experience that results in knowledge about the value of physical activity, the components of physical fitness, essential motor skills, and the social qualities that make for effective citizenship.

"Have A Ball" class features: 
*Professional instruction from Pike Youth Soccer Club.
*Soccer Fundamentals.
*Clinics offered for each PE class at each school.

"Have A Ball" curriculum:
Warm up/stretching
Fun foot work with the ball.
Play small group games.
Scrimmage game

"Have A Ball" class staff includes:
Dan Kapsalis:  Pike Youth Soccer Club & Indy Burn Soccer Director (40 years of soccer experience, member of Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame).
Rob Jordan:  Pike High School Boys Soccer Head Coach (23 years) and Indy Burn Head Coach.
Theron Smith:  Pike High School Boys Soccer Assistant Coach and Indy Burn Head Coach.
Thomas Geisse: Executive Director, Community Through  Youth Sport Foundation, Pike Youth Soccer Club, Inc.

Elementary and Middle School Physical Education instructors in NW Indianapolis:
Community Through Youth Sport Foundation and Pike Youth Soccer Club provides a free “Have A Ball” program for P.E. classes in northwest Indianapolis.  PSC’s “Have A Ball” is a mobile “Introduction to Soccer” physical education class for children, K-8th.  Have A Ball’s fine and gross motor development fitness class is taught by experienced youth soccer instructors.  As “Have A Ball” takes place during your regularly scheduled P.E. class, the P.E. instructor is also in attendance.  There is no charge to the school and “Have A Ball” supplies all equipment and balls.  Please contact Coach Kapsalis to determine if your school is eligible.  “Have A Ball” provides school children opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun through sport with the mission to “Develop Fine Young Men and Women, One Child at a Time.” Contact Us. 

 

Dear Pike Soccer Club,
Thank you so very much for bringing your expertise to our school! The “Pike Have A Ball” program is wonderful, active, and meaningful. I truly believe that my kids are better sportsmen and sports women because of you.  Thank you for being who you are, and for caring so much about us.

Respectfully and sincerely,
Wellness Instructor

 

Have Ball Fall 2010 Photo Gallery