Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program
Lesson 23 Group Discussion Highlights
This week’s lesson was all about being prepared before the pressure arrives.
We discussed:
- How to spot potential risks before entering a situation
- Practicing what to say when faced with an unhealthy choice
- Knowing which trusted adults they can turn to for help
- Having a plan for safely leaving an uncomfortable situation
- Why teams create a game plan before the match begins
During training, players worked together to create their own game plan, communicating, recognizing challenges, and making smart decisions as a team!
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The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers our youth to make healthy choices on and off the field. Together with the Saipan Soccer School, we are using the power of soccer to promote substance-free lifestyles and reduce the risk factors related to underage drinking and marijuana use.
Every week we will share about our practical lessons, group discussion highlights, and soccer skills we learned to support our players as they Play Smart, Live Strong!
