{"id":4093,"date":"2026-11-10T17:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T23:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/?p=4093"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T23:30:20","slug":"how-two-junior-coaches-took-their-stories-beyond-recess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/2026\/11\/10\/how-two-junior-coaches-took-their-stories-beyond-recess\/","title":{"rendered":"How Two Junior Coaches Took Their Stories Beyond Recess"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the summer of 2026, Ty, a recent fifth grader at Castle Elementary, stood before a judge at the Washington County Fair to present a project on his year as a Playworks Junior Coach. He had spent weeks preparing, but the story behind his presentation had taken a full school year to unfold. Through leading games and helping younger students at recess, Ty had his first chance to take on a leadership role. Now, he was sharing what he had learned.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other side of the Twin Cities at the Carver County Fair, Arthur presented a project of his own. He talked about leading games at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School and why the third graders he coached became his favorite group.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boys had never met. But when each had the chance to choose a 4-H project that demonstrated leadership, both picked\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their experience as a Playworks Junior Coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both earned top recognition at their county fairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their projects looked back on a year of teaching games, working with younger students, and learning to lead. They also gave each boy a chance to explain why the experience mattered to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is a Junior Coach?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761.jpg 2045w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-1536x926.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-1791x1080.jpg 1791w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-1194x720.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-796x480.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-995x600.jpg 995w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/DSC_2167-scaled-e1794352713761-552x333.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program gives older elementary students, usually fourth- and fifth-graders, a leadership role during recess. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior Coaches learn games in weekly training, then lead them for younger kids. They explain the rules, keep play fair, help settle disagreements, and invite in kids who are standing on the sidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role comes with a shift schedule and real responsibility, and the younger kids can easily spot Junior Coaches on the playground by their signature purple t-shirts or vests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ty: From Looking Up to Leading Others<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ty first became interested in Junior Coaching by watching older students at Castle Elementary lead games at recess. He thought it looked cool and wanted to be one of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-810x1080.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-540x720.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/IMG_9209-250x333.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI looked up to the kids who came out and taught us games, and I thought I wanted to be one,\u201d Ty said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Junior Coach, Ty got the opportunity to lead games and act as a role model on the playground, just like the Junior Coaches he had admired when he was younger.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt was my first leadership opportunity,\u201d Ty said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior Coaching meant more than teaching the rules of a game. Ty also had to help younger students work through disagreements, include others, and keep the game fun, even when someone got out. Angie, his Junior Coach program lead and a science teacher at Castle Elementary, said Ty understood that part of the role. He was good at connecting with younger students and helping them feel comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His mom, Amber, noticed changes outside of school, especially during his rec soccer games. Ty became more willing to encourage teammates, include others, and step into a leadership role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For his 4-H project, Ty put together a slideshow about his experience as a Junior Coach. He presented it at the Washington County Fair and earned a Champion ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project gave him a chance to reflect on how far he had come. He had started out watching older students lead. Now, he could talk about what it was like to take on that role himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Arthur: Building Confidence One Game at a Time<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthur was nervous when he first became a Junior Coach. His mom, Holly, describes him as shy and quiet, and leading younger students pushed him outside his comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot.png 1588w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-197x300.png 197w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-671x1024.png 671w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-768x1171.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-1007x1536.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-1343x2048.png 1343w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-708x1080.png 708w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-472x720.png 472w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-315x480.png 315w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-393x600.png 393w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/minnesota\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/Arthur-Full-Body-Shot-218x333.png 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As he got to know the kids, he grew more comfortable. He began teaching games, helping keep play fair, and making sure everyone had a chance to join in. Junior Coach meetings gave him time to learn new games and practice teaching them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holly noticed a difference beyond recess, too. Arthur became more aware of kids who were left out and more likely to invite them to join an activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJust that confidence is really fun to see with him and see him challenge himself,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Arthur chose his 4-H project, he wanted to show what he had learned about leadership. His presentation covered his responsibilities as a Junior Coach, the training and activities he took part in, and the program\u2019s impact at his school. He also described how he could use those skills in 4-H and student council.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenting to a judge made him nervous, but he persevered and shared what he learned as a leader on the playground. The project earned top recognition in his category, and he went home with his first ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Holly, seeing Arthur explain his experience to a judge was a point of pride. He took on something that once made him uncomfortable and found a way to share what he learned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Leadership Beyond Recess<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthur and Ty\u2019s stories show what can happen when kids get the chance to lead. As Junior Coaches, they learned to teach games, work with younger students, and make sure others had a chance to play. They also gained experience they could carry into 4-H, rec sports, student council, and other parts of their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But opportunities like these don\u2019t happen on their own. Junior Coach gives students a chance to practice leadership in a place they know: the playground. They learn by doing, with younger students counting on them and a school community cheering them on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.playworks.org\/campaign\/playworks-2026-end-of-year-appeal\/c846923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Playworks<\/a><\/strong> helps make those opportunities possible for more kids. Every student deserves the chance to find their voice, build confidence, and discover what they can do when given the opportunity to lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the summer of 2026, Ty, a recent fifth grader at Castle Elementary, stood before a judge at the Washington County Fair to present a project on his year as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":112,"featured_media":4095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"region":[],"class_list":["post-4093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Two Junior Coaches Took Their Stories Beyond Recess - 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