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Junior Coach Crystal leading an attention getter for 3rd-grade recess.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Junior Coach Crystal is a 4th grader at the Tobin K\u20138 School in Roxbury. Although Crystal isn\u2019t the most loud or outgoing Junior Coach at the Tobin, she stands out as a leader by always showing respect, excelling in the classroom, and pushing herself to learn new skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of the school year, Playworks AmeriCorps Coach Sam reported that \u201cCrystal was very shy and uncomfortable speaking in front of large groups of people.\u201d<\/strong> Sam encouraged Crystal to lead attention getters to quiet down the 3rd graders at recess before they went back inside. She was nervous at first, but Sam has seen Crystal\u2019s confidence grow every day. Now, Crystal can close recess and get students to focus and quiet down all by herself.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Coach Sam, \u201cCrystal is the perfect example of someone doing something out of her comfort zone, being vulnerable, and succeeding. She serves as a role model by showing students how to be brave.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

But Junior Coach Crystal doesn\u2019t only excel on the Playground. Every week, Coach Sam continues to get reports from Crystal\u2019s teacher that she is an excellent student and joy to have in the classroom. <\/span><\/p>\n

We are proud to have Crystal on our Playworks team at the Tobin. We know she will continue to grow as a leader every day and set a positive example for her peers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Coach<\/b><\/p>\n

Q & A with Junior Coach Crystal<\/b><\/h3>\n

Q: What\u2019s your favorite part about being a Junior Coach?<\/b><\/h3>\n

My favorite part of being a Junior Coach would be helping out with the kids at recess, like by doing attention getters to get everyone quiet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What have you learned from Coach Sam at Junior Coach Training?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Coach Sam taught us to use an \u2018assertive voice,\u2019 like not being mean but being loud enough for everyone to hear you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is a piece of advice you would give to other Junior Coaches who want to be successful?<\/b><\/h3>\n

I would tell them not to be afraid to talk in front of the kids at recess and to be confident!<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Q: What is your favorite game to play at recess?<\/b><\/h3>\n

At indoor recess, four square. But when we\u2019re outside, kickball.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Junior Coach Crystal is a 4th grader at the Tobin K\u20138 School in Roxbury. 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