While scholarships help remove financial barriers to participation, the Goals 4 the Kids program focuses on helping athletes build the habits and skills needed to succeed both on and off the field.
What Athletes Will Learn
The Goals 4 the Kids program focuses on several important areas that help young athletes build healthy habits and develop skills that extend beyond sports.
Exercise
Athletes learn proper conditioning techniques and warm-up routines that help prevent injuries and improve athletic performance. The program also emphasizes balancing workouts with rest, recovery, and stretching while encouraging athletes to stay active throughout the year, even during the off-season.
Nutrition
Athletes learn practical ways to fuel their bodies with healthy foods that support energy and performance. The program highlights affordable nutrition options and encourages athletes to develop habits that support both athletic performance and long-term health.
Education
Academic success plays an important role in the program. Athletes learn how to build strong study habits, balance schoolwork with sports commitments, and develop time management and organization skills that help them succeed in the classroom.
Mental Health
The program helps athletes build focus, resilience, and confidence. Participants learn how to handle challenges and setbacks, maintain a positive mindset, and recognize when it is important to ask for support.
Sportsmanship
Athletes are encouraged to lead by example on and off the field. The program reinforces the importance of respecting coaches, teammates, and officials while promoting teamwork, encouragement, and pride in representing their team.
Program Requirements
To ensure a positive and productive experience for all athletes, participants are asked to complete the following steps before attending the program.
Requirement List
- RSVP to the event
- Wear your S4TK DriFit shirt if you registered early
- Complete the program waiver before arrival
- Wear athletic sneakers
- Bring a filled water bottle
- Participate in the parent workshop during the event
- Take part in all activities and discussions
- Show respectful behavior and a positive attitude
- No soliciting or recruiting during the event
- Work toward achieving personal wellness goals
- Complete the follow-up progress form after the program
Program Participation
To qualify for a Sports 4 the Kids scholarship or participate as a Sports 4 the Kids program provider team, the Goals 4 the Kids Program must be active and monitored by the athlete’s parent or guardian, team coach, and program supervisor.
If in-person participation is not possible due to scheduling, transportation, or distance, athletes may complete a virtual version of the Goals 4 the Kids program. In these cases, the athlete follows a personal plan for two weeks and submits a results form documenting their progress.
Submit G4TK ResultsProgram Location
The Seminole County Goals 4 the Kids program takes place at:
Seminole State College – Raider Center
DIRECTIONS
- Follow the signs to Parking Lot #3
- Walk along the path to the left toward the entrance
- Check in at the front desk upon arrival
- Check in at the front desk upon arrival