RiseUp and Grow is a 24-week, developmentally appropriate mini-lesson series that teaches character attributes through a “Be” theme. Each week is currently designed in a five-day format, which includes an explanation of the theme, follow-up questions, coach prompts, and Team Affirmation. The lessons are designed to integrate with a sport program—to be delivered in a “Check-In,” “Check-Up,” and “Check-Out” format, which allows the coaches and students to learn, apply, and reinforce the concepts in real time. The curriculum can be paired with any sport program but is ideally integrated with the RiseUp and Train Sport Program. Below is a sample of the combined program in a 24-week format—6 cycles of 4 weeks (12 weeks in Fall semester and 12 in Spring). Tailored formats are also available.
The curriculum is delivered through an online Learning Management System where all program leaders, teachers, and coaches can access to prepare for the day, week, or module. RiseUp staff provide training and support for all aspects.
RiseUp and Inspire is a 24-week Bible study series teaching character lessons through a “Be” theme. Each week is currently structured as a two-day format, with a Bible verse, a short Bible passage, an explanation of the theme, and follow-up questions. The lessons are designed to last about 20 minutes and are best delivered in a small-group (10-20 students) format. The curriculum can exist as a stand-alone or be paired with the RiseUp and Train Sport Program. Below is a sample of the combined program in a 24-week format—6 cycles of 4 weeks (12 weeks in Fall semester and 12 in Spring). Tailored formats are also available.
The curriculum is delivered through an online Learning Management System where all program leaders, teachers, and coaches can access to prepare for the day, week, or module. RiseUp staff provide training and support for all aspects.
Gather the students for “Check-in.” Explain that “power” includes courage (facing challenges), kindness (supporting others), and self-control (staying composed).
Help the students see that powerful doesn’t mean being super strong and muscular, but about being able to influence your own situation and behavior.
Help them see that being powerful doesn’t mean controlling other people, but rather influencing them to be their best.
After a quick water break, gather the students for Check-Up.
Quick Huddle: Ask players if they’ve seen teammates demonstrating bravery, kindness, or self-control.
Coach Encouragement: Offer a quick positive example if you’ve noticed something specific.
Pose a question like, “What does being ‘powerful’ mean for our team?” What’s a situation outside of our practice where you might need to be powerful? (Examples: facing a tough problem at school, standing up for a friend, etc.)
Team Affirmation: Have teammates provide affirmations for each other. These are short statements that recognize something positive in others related to the theme of the week. Students will likely start out pretty general/vague, which is fine. Work to help them be more specific as they learn how to do it. Also, work on having the giver and receiver make eye contact, and for the receiver to simply say, “thank you” as they hear the affirmation. You can have them affirm the person to their right or left as a way to start, and to be sure everyone is included. Some examples for this week might include:
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“I saw you step up with courage today, and it motivated me.”
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“Your kindness in helping _______ really stood out to me.”
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“Thank you for keeping your cool under pressure—it helped the whole team.”
