Patron: Chris Walker
Affiliates:
www.aussienicksquash.com
Sport and
Health Clubs
SquashEmpower
Contact Information
Telephone
(301) 807 9905
Postal address
Po Box 341922
Bethesda
MD 20817
Electronic Mail
General Information:
conniebarnes
@squashempower.org
Creator:
davidelder
@squashempower.org
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Program Goals
- to support disadvantaged school students in their personal and
academic growth
- to promote diversity in the squash community by reaching an
otherwise inaccessible population
- to provide community outreach to adults and students to act as
volunteers for the program
- Squash
After a brief warm-up and stretch, students are paired with
a volunteer coach who teaches them about a particular aspect of the game
in
a lesson. The instruction ends with the opportunity for each player to
apply
their learning to an actual game situation. Sessions include a circuit
fitness program to improve general fitness level.
- Tutoring - Academics
Twice a week, SquashEmpower students receive one and a half hours of
tutoring that focuses on homework completion, conceptual understanding,
concentration, preparation, organization, and time management. There is
a
very low ratio of students to teachers.
- Mentoring
Mentors complement the program by providing
additional individual attention to a student. Students meet with their
mentors twice per month for one year and participate in a range of
activities including rollerblading, playing sport, and getting to know
Washington DC.
- Community Service
Community Service - The goal of Community Service is to have the kids
experience the positive feelings and inspiration that goes with serving
others and working as a team. Through community service, students will
develop pro-activeness and self-esteem.
For More Information Contact:
Internet:
conniebarnes@squashempower.org
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