| Communication | • | Social Skills | • | Self Confidence | game on is the undisputed leader in creative communication and social skills training for all ages and all athletic abilities. Our innovative program focuses on building self-confidence and effective communication while developing invaluable skills for life. game on presents: "Does This Sound Familiar?"
(a reality based tragic-comedy in one act)
created by: video games, facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Text Messages, iPods, etc.
ACT I : SCENE I
Concerned Parent (excited, on the phone): How was your day today?
“Normal” Teenager (indifferent, on the phone): Fine.
Concerned Parent: Did you have a good practice?
“Normal” Teenager: Yeah.
Concerned Parent (exhausted): What else did you do today?
“Normal” Teenager (still indifferent): Nothin’.
Editor’s Note:
If the above scene sounds familiar… you are not alone! The bad news is our children have lost the art of communication, social acclimation and general conversation skills…
The good news is… game on can help! Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: One hour… Once a week… 8-10 students per group… Same age, but not necessarily same sport… Does not interfere with the sport or school schedule… All ages and abilities… No homework… Communication Workout Themes: Self-Awareness: Understand how you see yourself and the impression you make on others and take control of the way you present yourself, in sport and in life.
Body Language: Learn the power of non-verbal communication as you build strong eye contact, confident body language and active facial expressions.
Teamwork: Find your voice in a team environment while learning to lead, follow, and adapt to the various personalities in your group.
Appropriate Humor: Laugh “with” instead of “at” while developing a positive sense of humor that’s appropriate for all ages and all audiences.
Social Confidence: Improve your social interaction by learning to think quickly on your feet and adapt to each new situation through improvisation and role playing.
Conversation Skills: Practice dynamic conversations that transcend one-word answers and/or the obvious sports related topics.
Public Speaking: Speak with ease, flow, and humor while commanding the attention of your audience, whether one-on-one or in front of a group.
Creative Thinking: Trust your instincts and take positive risks to join in the conversation by sharing creative stories that also exemplify your positive qualities.
Leadership: Develop your own unique style of leadership and practice the skills to motivate people through actions, and when necessary, words. What Parents Are Saying... "I can honestly say that since Zak started with you, we’ve seen him actually approach people and speak to individuals he didn’t know! game on is working- he’s not the same young man who came to you initially."
Father of 16 year old, Baseball
"Nick said after just two sessions he can already tell a difference in his comfort and confidence levels. Thank you so much for teaching these skills and providing this opportunity to the student-athletes."
Mother of 13 year old, Golf | |
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