What is our vision?
A "team" (coaches, parents, and athletes) that unites and educates a community in and through sports activities.
Following intentional meetings I had in January - February 2024, with the coaches in the community, listening to each of them individually, I came to know the problems they face. I attached a document in the appendix, representing the problem tree (causes and effects), but also the solution tree (means and results).
Next, we present the vision, purpose, strategy, and goals of our project as we conceived/developed them a few years ago. We have seen that the system bears "fruit" and we want to implement/expand it in the community.
Iulian Vasile
President of Călărași Warriors Sports Club
How do we bring this vision to life?
1. We develop an Integrated Educational program: 3Dimensional coaching (body – mind – soul)
2. We Include All Age Categories and Skill Levels
3. We come into partnerships with Schools/High Schools/City Hall/Church/Police and other Organizations with a common goal
4. We Plan/Organize Regular Sports Events
5. Communication and Participation Platforms
6. Recognizing and Rewarding Involvement
7. We Request Constant Feedback and Adapt to the needs and demands of the community
What is the purpose?
We, the team (coaches, parents, and athletes) of the "Elevate your Life" project - Sports and Education for the Călărași Community, are committed to building a stronger and more united community through sports and education.
Our main goal is to bring coaches, parents, and athletes together in a common project dedicated to the Călărași community, based on sports values and commitment to education.
Călărași Warriors Team
Coaches, parents, and athletes
Starting from 2025, we want to expand this project at the city level and beyond. When you see something working, it's good to share it with others, especially when it comes to the community we live in.
From the experience and results over all these years, we have seen how the lives of many children have been changed through education and sports. Some children/youth returned to school, some got rid of vices, others revised their behavior towards parents, others towards teachers, others towards their classmates.
So we launched this project at the community level, proposing to other coaches to form a partnership in which we make a beneficial difference in our community.
Călărași Warriors Team
Coaches, parents, and athletes
Educational program
We develop an educational program that integrates fundamental values and principles into sports activities. We include training sessions covering topics such as fair play, teamwork and personal development, prevention and combating of juvenile delinquency, etc. A program for coaches, parents, athletes, students, and the community alike.
Counseling and personal development
We organize counseling and personal development sessions for coaches, parents, athletes, students, teachers, and members of the Călărași community.
Community values through sports
We promote community values through sports. We encourage coaches, parents, and athletes to promote community-specific values through sports activities.
Adapting sports activities
We ensure that sports activities are adapted for all age categories and skill levels. We create special programs for children, teenagers, adults, and even seniors, so that the entire community feels included. This creates a strong bond between generations and can stimulate personal and sports development.
Collaborating with state institutions
We collaborate with schools, high schools, the city hall, the church, the police, and other organizations with a common goal to integrate sports activities into educational youth development programs. We stand with the community in its projects, promoting volunteering! This can increase impact and participation. In this way, we can complement each other and help each other for the good of the community.
Organizing regular sports events
We plan/organize regular sports events at the community level to bring people together. These can include competitions, friendly games, exercise series, or even sports-themed volunteer projects. These events can be organized for each sports discipline category, but also in partnership with other sports disciplines.
Communication and participation platforms
We create online platforms (radio, television, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) or offline platforms to facilitate community communication and participation. Within sports activities, parents in the community will be better informed regarding the choice of a sports discipline for their children.
Recognizing and rewarding involvement
We implement recognition and reward systems for community members actively involved in sports activities. This can increase motivation and involvement.
Constant feedback
We request regular feedback from community members and adjust our program accordingly. Thus, we will be able to adapt sports activities to meet the changing needs and expectations of the community.