Abstract
While the physical benefits of sport participation are clear, the psychosocial outcomes of participation are not as well established. Positive youth development (PYD) has advanced the idea that youth are resources to be cultivated; the development of young people involves fostering positive outcomes rather than simply reducing problem behaviors (Benson et al., 2006). Research points to the potential of youth sport as an avenue to support the growth of particular assets and outcomes (MacDonald et al., 2011; Strachan et al., 2009). A recurring theme in this line of research, however, is the need to establish deliberate delivery so that positive outcomes are more likely. The purpose of the project is to design and deliver an innovative, technology-based PYD program. The SCORE! (Sport COnnect and REspect) program has been established to deliver a PYD program that supplements participation in an organized sport setting (www.projectscore.ca). Five coaches followed a 10-lesson program with a variety of youth sport teams and were interviewed upon completion. Feedback from the coaches indicated that the lessons were appropriate. Constructive comments regarding the ease of the website and specific sessions (i.e., "Your turn") were noted. Information will be used to evaluate and/or modify the program prior to its implementation in the larger study. Results will have a direct impact on youth and coaches alike; young people will learn valuable psychosocial skills while enhancing sport competence and participation while coaches will gain knowledge that will assist with their coaching development and create positive sport contexts for children and youth.Acknowledgments: SSHRC