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Professional Development Services
In response to an urgent need throughout New York City for well-trained sports coaches and athletic instructors, SASF created the Center for Sports Instruction in 2001. Since then, the center’s mission has remained constant: to properly train the professionals that provide after-school sports programming in NYC public schools.
 
SASF’s faculty of leading sports and fitness instructors have provide expert on-site training, guidance and logistical support to schools teachers and after-school directors city-wide. Using an exciting and detailed skill-based approach to teaching, SASF provides all the necessary knowledge, skill development and programming outlines to ensure the successful high-quality implementation of sports and fitness activities by professional participants.
 
The Center for Sports Instruction offers three instruction models for sports and fitness professional development:
  • Mentorship Programs: SASF specialists provide ongoing on-site support to after-school sports and fitness sessions and assist site directors/educators with coordination and implementation of instruction to students;
  • Residencies: SASF specialists create and implement after-school sports and fitness sessions and provide direct instruction to students;
  • Professional Training Sessions: SASF specialists conduct extensive sport-specific training workshops for educators and after-school professionals.