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Coaching
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Coaching
What it means to be a Girls on the Run coach from Alex Taylor
Being a coach for Girls on the Run was so much more than I ever thought it would be. My first thought was that I would be able to assist the girls in increasing/maintaining a good physical regimen that would make them feel good or better about themselves, feel a part of a committed group and have fun all at the same time. For myself, I thought GOTR was an opportunity to give some of my time back to the youth in our community, learn about what girls that age are up to and maybe get in better physical shape.
What it really was….
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Coaching
What it means to be a Girls on the Run coach from Amber Larna
Last year was my first time coaching GOTR. There was a girl that struggled with the running part and yet she worked sooo hard. Every session she was the one struggling. During the 5k she still struggled. As I approached her in the race, I patted her on the back, ran with her for a bit, and encouraged her. She told me how excited she was. Her smile extended from ear to ear. At that moment I knew it was okay to pass. As I did I started crying… finishing the whole 5k with tears in my eyes. It is so hard for me to put into words the feelings I went through that day, but being a GOTR coach is probably one of the MOST rewarding things I have done. It is an amazing program, the things it does not only for the young girls but for their coaches. ~ Amber, Mother of two handsome little boys, Wife of ten years, Accounting guru at Blaine County Recreation, and GOTR coach.
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Coaching
What it means to be a Girls on the Run coach from Kathy Oliver
“Although I am a woman, now unbelievably to me—approaching 60(!) I am a busy, active teacher who, after attending a talk by Kristin Armstrong in our area felt the “call” to serve the very needy (but so wonderful) students at our school. Recently I have had to face some unexpected losses in my life and being able to fill my cup by GIVING in this very small way these past two weeks in GOTR has brought me incredible JOY, almost beyond words.”
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Coaching
Help us see girls grow up to be strong, confident women!
In the words of one coach…
Last year was my first time coaching GOTR. There was a girl that struggled with the running part and yet she worked sooo hard. Every session she was the one struggling. During the 5k she still struggled. As I approached her in the race, I patted her on the back, […] -
Coaching
The consistant challenge to movitivate
Levels of energy and motivation can very from session to session, and from girl to girl on any given day. And there is always the grab bag of suggestions that I can give coaches, and the curriculum steps through some differing activities, to help in keeping the girls motivated in their laps. But I think […]
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Coaching, Inspiration
National Volunteer Week, April 19-25
Like so many non-profits in the Wood River Valley, we value our volunteers and are honored to celebrate their contribution to making our community an enriched place to live. National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) is a time to celebrate our volunteers, and this year’s theme is appropriately “Celebrating People in Action” — honoring people […]
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Coaching
Come Coach with Girls on the Run
Come make a difference! You will be amazed and what you can do and the rewards you will receive!Help girls uncover their potential and challenge themselves to achieve their goals. After-school programs meet twice a week for six weeks while training to complete a 5k event. Coaches receive training to facilitate the self-esteem building […]
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Coaching, General
Come Coach with us!
Do you believe in girlpower… that every girl is special, every girl is strong, every girl is a winner? With Fall just around the corner, Girls on the Run is busy getting ready to fly once again, and we need your help!
Come make a difference! You will be amazed and what you can do and the […]
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