The Importance of Youth Programs (Or Why Track & Field Matters) discusses the fact that age group programs are the most consequential aspect of track & field. The DVD reviews the evolution of community-based youth developmental programs, particularly track & field. The DVD details what track & field coaches can do at the grass roots level to help ensure that kids are able to achieve the numerous potential benefits of youth programs. The DVD outlines the five characteristics of an effective youth program, as well as points out the most common criticisms of youth programs in general. The DVD also covers what coaches can do to address burnout rates in track & field.
Among the topics covered:
• The evolution of community programs
• Potential benefits of youth programs
• Effective youth programs
• Track and field as a youth program
• Track and field
• Criticisms of youth programs
• When #1 becomes no fun
• Coaching for success
