OUR PROGRAMS
HERO Kids Sports is a non-competitive sports enrichment program teaching the fundamentals of sports and the values of teamwork, all while having FUN! Our HERO Programs have been curated for all skill and play levels, building our confidence in learning and having fun through a variety of sports activities from our 11-sport curriculum!
THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT ALL
NEUROCOGNITIVE BENEFITS of an ACTIVE LIFESTYLE:
THE EVIDENCE
The evidence supporting the neurocognitive benefits of an active lifestyle in childhood is well established. The research demonstrates that aerobic exercise positively affects areas of the brain that are responsible for thinking, memory and problem solving. Scientists investigating this relationship in children found behavioral differences in higher versus lower aerobically fit children for tasks measuring these brain abilities.
THE BRAIN
We now know the brain responds to positive and negative experiences. The implications of this research are that when children actively learn how to navigate down a soccer field or chase a fly ball they are building their brain’s memory capacity to learn efficiently and quickly. The actions of supportive parents, teachers and coaches make the retrieval and consolidation of information and memories a more fluid, safe and efficient process.
THE ALGORITHM
Exercise + Learning Skills + Supportive Coaches =
Better Problem Solving, Improved Memory and Efficient Learning.
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​​Learning sports at a young age positively effects a child's development of their gross motor skills including Balancing, Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching & Kicking
THE HERO EXPERIENCE
INSPIRING THE HERO INSIDE
TEAM HERO
HEROES ARE BRAVE, SKILLED and POSITIVE LEADERS!
HERO prioritizes a culturally inclusive, Social and Emotional aspects of Learning (SEAL) rich environment for all youth and our HERO coaches by preparing them with skills needed to model social and emotional intelligence through sport. Our approach is to hire, train, develop and support our staff through exemplifying positive leadership, cultivating an encouraging environment based on responsibility and respect. Through a unique child-focused introduction to learning sports, we provide exceptional education in an inspiring atmosphere!
