real-Life skills connection
Think First Global applies real-world skill development through application of lessons from each of the chapters within Founder, Travis Garrison's Book, The Crossover: A Bridge From the Court to Life there is a connection from a basketball fundamental skill to real and everyday life.
Examples:
Shooting
- Strong Base: Just like you need a strong base in your legs before you go into your shot so you're not easily knocked off balance, you need a strong base in your life. Surround yourself with a strong base of friends who are doing positive things, engaged in school, curious about learning and growing. Keep your legs and roots strong to set you up for success in your life.
- Repetition and Perseverance: Even if you miss a shot, in life or on the court, don't give up. Try again. The more you try and practice, the more confident you become.
Dribbling
- Forward Progress: No matter what, continue to move forward, even while the defense (those who may be negative, trying to knock us off our path/ focus) will challenge you.
- Crossing Over: When the defense (negativity) is present, be able to change directions (avoid the negativity). Those negative friends, people, you need to ignore them and focus on the positive instead. Those who love and care about you.
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Think First Global offers 1-2 day workshops for 2-3 hours a day.
Students learn 2-3 fundamental basketball skills that are tied to life skills. These workshops focus on 2-3 core chapters of the book each day,
Programs can be tailored depending on the communities’ needs.
Camps
Workshops
Workshops
Winter, Spring, or Summer Camp; 5 days a week; 3 hours a day
8 Week Program; 2 days a week; 2 hours a day
These extended camps provide a greater in depth time for youth to review lessons, discussion, and deeply learn critical skills.
Programs can be tailored depending on the communities’ needs.
Individual or Small Group Mentorship
Individual or Small Group Mentorship
Individual or Small Group Mentorship
Founder, Travis Garrison, will connect either One on One, or in small groups, with high school and college athletes to support them on their athletic and academic journeys.
Particularly focusing on student athletes facing extreme pressures of performance, failure, and mental health issues - Garrison provides a safe sounding board to help student athletes navigate through difficult situations and to "Think First."
Team Huddles
Individual or Small Group Mentorship
Individual or Small Group Mentorship
Founder, Travis Garrison, will come in and speak to student athlete teams about how to "Think First" on and off the court.
As a motivational speaker, Garrison weaves real life examples of teamwork, basketball, and life on and off the court to give student athletes fresh perspectives and inspiration.
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