Leadership

Objective:

The objective of the program is to train high school students to mentor 5th and 6th grade elementary school students in making proper lifestyle choices. This training includes Group Work, Public Speaking, Developing Motivational Messages and Learning to Take the Positive Approach.

Participants:

High profile male and female high school students who:

• Want to participate
• Maintain good academic standing
• Are positive role models
• Exhibit good behavior on and off the field
• Show good communication skills or desire communication skills training

Conferences and School Visits:

High schools implementing the Heroes and Cool Kids program in their district attend three training conferences annually. These are the training grounds that prepare them for their three visits to the elementary schools.

Each conference attended by the high school students includes interactive breakout sessions that allow students to work with former professional athletes and students from other area high schools. A follow-up visit to refine the training is scheduled at each high school prior to the elementary school visit.

The first visit to the elementary school is dedicated to getting acquainted with their high school mentors and dispelling myths and fears about high school.

The second visit is geared towards bully prevention as well as conflict resolution on and off the field.

The third visit is about making positive lifestyle choices highlighting drug, alcohol, and tobacco use prevention.