Youth-led exercises

13–15 år

Young people are given the responsibility to plan and lead portions of the training session. They select an exercise, explain the purpose, and oversee its execution.

How it works:

  • On a rotating basis, a few young people at a time are tasked with preparing 10–15 minutes of the training session.
  • They plan in advance, with support from the coach/leader. They talk through the purpose and how it will be carried out. It’s a good idea to plan ahead who will say what and to prepare for any potential challenges.
  • During the session, they lead the exercise themselves, while the coach/leader can either participate actively or observe from the sidelines.
  • Afterward, you reflect together on what went well and what they can take away for future consideration.

Tip: Remind them that we process information in different ways, so they should plan to accommodate as many people as possible and to allow for any questions.

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