By

Anthony Austin,   Anderson Elementary School

Play:

After-School Drills and Skills

Topics:

Physical Activity Participation, Student Leadership,  Teamwork

The mission of Anderson Gators Futsal Club is to offer a physically and psychologically safe environment for ALL students to enjoy participating in futsal at various skill levels. Anderson Gators Futsal Club provides student-athletes the opportunity to be active, be engaged, and giving ALL the needed skills to work together as a TEAM, develop cooperation, leadership, sportsmanship, and being READY to learn and implement lifelong skills, through structured and unstructured play. Fitness Futsal Club Goals: 1. Increase personal fitness levels 2. Motivate students and their families to participate in area recreational leagues within the community. 3. Students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan. 4. Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings. The student is expected to: (A) follow rules, procedures, and safe practices; (B) work in a group setting in cooperation with others; and (C) share space and equipment with others.

What improvements have you seen at your school?

There are many benefits to being involved in the Anderson Gators Futsal Club. The personal traits one develops as a student - athlete are: teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, physical endurance, commitment, time management, and personal and emotional health. When a student decides to join our futsal athletic team, a commitment is made to attend all practices and to give 100% effort. The student athlete learns to work well in conjunction with others.