Sport and Movement Development Specialists

All learning begins with movement!

The aim of Playball is to expose young children to constructive and enjoyable movement through a multi-activity programme.  We, at Playball, believe that creating a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity at an early age is the key to lifelong participation.

The programme follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the child.  Playball takes advantage of developmental windows of opportunity by providing a wide range of suitable movement skills and physical activities in a safe and secure environment - perfect for optimal learning!

At Playball, we help children develop fundamental building blocks of sport, agility balance and coordination, as well as the three key elements of physical fitness - endurance, strength and flexibility.

Children are also exposed to a range of different sports skills for tennis, cricket, hockey, rugby, football, basketball, baseball and volleyball. 

 

What do the experts say?

“In addition to the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle the physical and emotional challenges that a typical day presents - be that running to catch a bus, bending down to tie a shoe, or studying for a test.” (www.kidshealth.org)

“At the most basic level, providing children with many experiences involving fundamental motor skills is important. Fundamental skills include locomotor skills such as running, jumping, hopping; manipulation skills, such as throwing, catching, striking and kicking. Experience with these fundamental skills is essential for the later development of more specific sport skills.” (R. Magill, D. Anderson, 1996)

“No child should be expected to successfully compete in a sport without first achieving a certain level of competence in the components of that sport.” (R. Magill, D. Anderson, 1996)

“For children under eight, the emphasis in organized programs should be exclusively on individual skill development. Competition is generally irrelevant to the experiences of participants this age.” (Jay Coakley, 1988 – When Should Children Begin Competing? A Sociological Perspective)

 

 

Playball Coaches 

This is because our Playball coaches are “cool” (says Nathan, age 6)!  They are enthusiastic, coach positively, and are committed to seeing children grow and develop.  All our coaches are proficient in sport and have been trained according to Playball Head office requirements. 

Furthermore, children’s safety is a top priority, and our coaches have a full police check (Enhanced Disclosure), and adhere to our strict child protection policy and guidelines (a copy of which is available upon request). Our coaches also have current insurance and first-aid certificates.