Favorites

 Find a partner when the whistle blows and get to know each other.

• Set Up

  Create a boundary with four cones that is big enough for the team to run around safely.

• Equipment

  • 4 Cones

  • Whistle (or attention getter)

• Objective

  To learn at least 3 of your teammates’ names and one of their favorite things.

• Directions

  1. Spread out-Walk around this area. Stay within the cones.

  2. When I blow my whistle (or say attention getter) You will turn to me and respond _________(coach choice)

  3. Practice this 3-4 times. When they get it right have the whole team give 2 good claps together.

  4. Blow Whistle: “Walk around and when I blow my whistle find a partner and tell them your name and your Favorite food.”

     -Players walk, Blow Whistle, and Wait for about 15-30 seconds for students to talk.

  5. Find a New partner and tell them your favorite show/movie, etc.

  6. Repeat until the team has met/talked to at least 5 other people.

• Variations

  • Have students run instead of walk.

  • Stop and ask a pair to share out what they learned.

  • Speed up the whistle blow and movement to challenge students.

• Coaching Points

  • Join the game during the “Favorites” Section so you can get to know players.

  • Choose and Attention Getter that suits your personality/Coaching Style

  • Make sure to follow through with your expectation before you move on “Silent and Listening”

Reflection: Relationship Skills

Relationship building is when we connect with others.

1. Why is learning each other’s names good to build relationships?

-respectful to use someone's name, we feel important, it helps us build friendships

2. Who can tell us one of your teammate's favorite foods? Favorite show/movie? How will that help you be a better teammate?

-we can find out what we have in common, we can learn what they like/dislike