We discussed challenges they face on the yard mentoring to their peers while assuming a leadership role. We also talked about the difficulty of dealing with students who may disagree with a referee and how to effectively manage emotionally charged conflicts.

Most of our Junior Coaches said that the most difficult part of their job was explaining to their peers during a fast-paced and energetic game that they had made a mistake and needed to rotate to the end of the line. Many of them experienced disagreements at this stage and found that their problem solving skills were strongly tested. Despite this, most agreed that the yard is much more fun and well organized when they are active.

All in all, they said, there are fewer fights and conflicts as a result of their presence in games. Great work Junior Coaches! -- Coach Drew

Name: Giselle

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The junior coach program is about junior coaches helping recess be more fun.

Why are you a Junior Coach? I am a junior coach because I am responsible, helpful,and I had the experience in 4th grade.

What are some strengths you bring to your job as a Junior Coach?

Three strenghs I have are:

1. Responsiblity
2. Experience
3. Honesty

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

A challenge I had experienced had been when people scream and yell at me. Another is when everyone cheats and no one does anything about it. But what I hate the most is when people tell people that they are out and tell things that are not true to get them out.

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

I want the other students to know how to play games and also to play fair.

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community of teachers to know about the Junior Coach program?

I want the teachers to know how the junior coach program works. what we do and also all the games.

Name: Kaila

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The junior coach program is about helping people be a better person, problem solver,and a better you.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I am a junior coach because I am a responsible, helpful, active, honest person.

What are some strengths you bring to your job as a Junior Coach?

I bring a special quality to junior coaching. I am a really good problem solver.I also have really good experience from 4th grade.

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

I don't like it when people don't rotate in games when their supposed to and don't listen!!!!!

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

I want them to know that when their out it's no biggie. Just try again.

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

I want the teachers to know that I'm a good person and I am safe.

Name: Keman

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The J.C. program is about these people who help out games.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I want to help out games and solve programs.

What are some strengths you bring to your job as a Junior Coach?

One of my strengths is helping out games and having fun.

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

The thing that challenges me is people who get angry when they get out.

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

I want other kids to play new games.

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

I want teachers to know that they get extra help on the yard. (from the Junior Coaches)

Name: Hina

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The JC program is a program that has kids being a leader of a game and helps solving problems.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I am a JC because I am responsible, respectful, kind to others and solves problems.

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

Some challenges as a JC is when people argue or talk back to me . Sometimes I have trouble getting them together to play games .

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

Some things that I want people to know is that trying a new game is very fun.

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

I want the teachers to know that the JC are working very hard and [others] want to be like them.

Name: Paige

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The JC program is a program that teaches kids to be coaches to other kids.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I am a JC because I am, respectful, responsible, and like to help others.

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

As a JC, challenges that I face are: trying to get kids to play games, kids disagreeing, and kids arguing with me.

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

I want kids to know, that at recess to just have fun!

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

I want teachers to know that JC work very hard and try to do their best.

Name: Nathan

What is the Junior Coach Program?

Junior Coaches are leaders in games.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I like to help people.

What are some strengths you bring to your job as a Junior Coach?

My strength is helpfulness

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

people screaming at me

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

play safely

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

Name: Daisy

What is the Junior Coach Program?

The JC program is for help other people and make the school better.

Why are you a Junior Coach?

I am a JC because I like to help people.

What are some strengths you bring to your job as a Junior Coach?

l help them to solve problems I also help them make the game better.

What is a challenge you face as a Junior Coach?

I faced people who agree and disagree.

What is one thing you want other students at Peabody to know about morning and lunch recess?

I want them to know that just have a fun time.

What is one thing you want the George Peabody community to know about the Junior Coach program?

I do not know.

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