scoops academy

PART 1: INTRO TO the class

  • The intro to your class sets the tone. This is where you establish a connection.

  • Bring the energy and get them kids good and loud!!

  • Getting the kids laughing is key!!

  • Use command and response (clap once, clap twice) to get them listening

  • Cover the 4 rules!

  • Don’t forget stickers!

Key Takeaways

PART 2: transitions

Key Takeaways

  • Try to focus on quick water breaks! See if you can keep it to 60 seconds!

  • Direct your Jr helpers. You need to use that minute to get the next game set up correctly

  • Keep an eye out for kids who might need a little extra help

  • KEEP THE MUSIC BUMPING!!!!

PART 3: scooping

  • Introduce Mr. Knuckles

  • Mr. Knuckles loves to smell the ball!!

  • Who made this mess?

  • If kids are struggling, use your foot or stick to help them out. We want them all to feel really good!!

Key Takeaways

PART 4: games

  • Make sure you have noodles! If your noodles are worn out let us know!!

  • To become a goblin the kids have to try really really hard and play by the rules! Thats a great incentive for them!

  • Really get them hyped up! “Are you readyyyyyy?”

  • Use music strategically! When the games start have a super high energy song queued up, it really sets the tone.

  • Use fun team names!

Key Takeaways

PART 5: music & class prep

  • Music is a part of Scoops DNA

  • When in doubt, you can’t miss with 80s rock and 90s rap

  • Make sure you review the curriculum the night before and have some backup games planned for class

Key Takeaways

PART 6: throwing

  • Aim, Extend, Fire!!

  • Remember to make it fun!! A popular target is always a funny looking coach!

  • If kids are struggling and it looks like they are pushing with both hands, help them by describing it as a push/pull motion (top hand pushes and bottom hand pulls).

Key Takeaways

PART 7: the closing

  • The dance party is part of our DNA and is so important!

  • Coaches should be dancing!!

  • Keep your eye out for kids who may be shy and need a little encouragement. Sometimes it helps to have a Jr. Helper dance with them

  • For gratitude, turning the music down to something chill really sets the mood

  • Reasons we had fun: Our parents, awesome coaches, each other.

Key Takeaways

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