Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Program
The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) has partnered with Liberty Mutual Insurance to bring the youth softball community Responsible SportsTM, a program dedicated to championing and celebrating responsibility in youth sports. We believe that some of the most influential individuals in young people's lives are parents and youth sports coaches. Responsible Sports provides valuable resources and expert advice to youth sport parents. Visit ResponsibleSports.com to find out how to further improve upon their commitment to being a positive role model in the lives of youth athletes.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe that some of the most influential individuals in young people's lives are parents and youth sports coaches. Responsible Sports provides valuable resources and expert advice to youth sport parents and coaches. Visit www.ResponsibleSports.com to find out how to further improve upon your commitment to being a positive role model in the lives of youth athletes.
The youth softball community, including coaches, parents, administrators and volunteers, is encouraged to visit ResponsibleSports.com, where they will find parenting resources, helpful tips, expert advice and community spaces to share ideas and opinions. Parents can participate in the Responsible Parenting coursework to become recognized as a Responsible Sports All-Star.
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What's New at Responsible Sports
Responsible Sports $2,500 Community Grants
Responsible Coaching Awards
Responsible Coaching Resources
Responsible Sport Parenting Resources
What's New at Responsible Sports
- Responsible Sports Community Grants: Your opportunity to earn $2,500 for your youth softball organization is back! The Fall 2008 Community Grant period will be live through November 30th, 2008!
- The Summer Responsible Coaching Award nomination period closed August 31st. Thank you to everyone who participated! Winners will be announced in October on www.ResponsibleSports.com.
Responsible Sports Community Grants
Looking for ways to help raise money for your youth softball organization? From equipment upgrades and facility repairs to scholarship programs for families in need of assistance, the $100,000 Liberty Mutual has awarded to date has improved the lives of many youth athletes and families. Your league can join the excitement, while learning how to teach valuable lessons and enrich the lives of players through positive role modeling.
Heres what youll need to do:
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Go to ResponsibleSports.com and search for your youth sports organization. If your organization is not listed, alert your administrator to register.
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Complete the Responsible Sport Parenting or Responsible Coaching coursework and pass the ten-question quiz to receive your certification.
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Make sure to credit your certification to your youth sports organization to earn a point toward the grant.
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Rally other parents, coaches and administrators to participate in the program by downloading the promotional materials on the site and spreading the word.
Remember, the more people that participate in the program, the better your chances are of earning a Responsible Sports Community Grant! Learn more. >>
Did you know? Liberty Mutual offers two Responsible Sports Community Grant periods per year. And your certifications are valid for two grant periods. So, if you received your certification last fall and your organization wasnt one of the 20 winners, your certification is still valid for the current Community Grant period. Go to the All-Star Login to view the status of your certifications.
Responsible Coaching Awards
Thank you for participating in the 2008 Summer Responsible Coaching Awards. We received hundreds of worthy softball coaches and are hard at work reviewing the nominations now. Check back in October for the 2008 winner's list!!
Know a responsible coach who has made a difference in your community, but missed the summer award period? The Winter Responsible Coaching Awards will reopen for nominations toward the end of 2008.
The Responsible Coaching Awards aim to recognize and celebrate a youth sport coach in each state and are now being offered twice annually. The Awards celebrate coaches who demonstrate responsibility, integrity, commitment and excellence to youth atheltes, botth on and off the field. View our past winners in the Winner's Circle!
Responsible Coaching Resources
Signup for our Weekly Coaching Tip Emails
Responsible Coaching Bookshelf
Responsible Coaching Toolkit
Key Safety Measures for Responsible Coaches
Introducing ELM Tree of Mastery to Your Team
Coaching For Mastery Tools
Filling a Softball Players' Emotional Tank
Introducing Honoring the Game to Your Team
Responsible Sport Parenting Resources
Signup for our Weekly Parenting Tip Emails
Responsible Sport Parenting Bookshelf
Responsible Sport Parenting Toolkit
Key Safety Measures for Responsible Sports
Mastery Approach Tools for Parents
Responsible Sport Parenting: Kid-Friendly Criticism
You can also sign up to receive Fundamentals the monthly Responsible Sports eNewsletter.