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- One-to-One Basketball and Wellbeing Sessions - Guardian Ballers
- Organisation fact sheet
- https://uat.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/8241/factsheet---gb-2025-26
- Organisation Logo
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- Address for Course Delivery
- Bethel Church, 3-9 Spon End, Coventry. CV1 3HB
- Lead Contact for Course
- Scott Neely
- Lead Contact Number
- 07855 340722
- Lead Contact Email
- Scott.Neely@guardianballers.org
- Course Name
- One-to-One Basketball and Wellbeing Sessions
- Course Outline
- required
- Course Modules
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These sessions would best suit individuals who might have sensory preferences and would be unable to cope with a group set-up, or who require bespoke sessions to allow them space to explore their emotional and wellbeing needs.
Example Content, which can be adapted dependent on individual needs:
Session 1: Introduction to Well-being
Introduction to the concept of "BEING" in mental health. Baseline self-assessment (including Edinburgh Mental WellBeing Scale) and individualised goal setting. Each session incorporates physical “ball” activities
Session 2: Identity and Emotional Intelligence
Exploring identity and personality types and creating personal identity maps. Physical “Ball” activities.
Session 3: Foundations of Well-being
Understanding multi-faceted nature of wellbeing, and identifying personal well-being factors.
Introducing evidence-based strategies for well-being improvement. Physical “ball” activities.
Session 4: Authenticity (Mid-point Reflection)
Using the concept of "wearing masks" to introduce vulnerability, and how it relates to mental health. Reflection on personal growth and challenges and physical “Ball” activities.
Session 5: Building Resilience
Introducing resilience theory, and incorporating personalized resilience strategies into individual resilience action plans. Physical “Ball” activities.
Session 6: Self-Empowerment, Social Connections, Celebrating Achievements
May include a combination of the following:
• Exploring positive self-talk and affirmations, developing strategies for self-advocacy and writing personal empowerment statements.
• Understanding the impact of social connections on mental health, reflections on healthy relationships.
• Reflecting on, and celebrating, achievements. Creating personal well-being maintenance plans. End of programme measures.
• Physical “Ball” Activities.
These will comprise of weekly hour-long sessions, or a lesser number of morning/afternoon sessions (to be agreed through discussion). Please contact us for a discussion if you are unsure whether the individual you wish to refer would benefit from attending a group or 1:1 session (see “group” listing for Guardian Ballers).
Following on from our programmes, there are many opportunities for individuals to progress their associations with Guardian Ballers, either by: attending the Council HAF sessions; contributing to, or attending community outreach events; volunteering or developing leadership skills through the Re-present programme. - Awarding Body
- N/A
- Student Expected Outcomes
- That the programme will: - increase individuals’ self-awareness - Improve mental and emotional health - Develop a greater sense of safety and belonging within the community - Enhance individuals’ self-confidence and aspirations
- Key Stage course delivered to
- KS2;KS3;KS4;KS5
- Admissions Criteria
- These sessions would best suit individuals who might have sensory preferences and would be unable to cope with a group set-up, or who require bespoke sessions to allow them space to explore their emotional and wellbeing needs.
- Staff Experience
- Our organisation is led by Kieran Joseph BSc MEd, an experienced and qualified secondary PE teacher. Scott Neely BSc, Head of Delivery, is a Former Basketball Professional and Level 3 Basketball Coach with 20+ years' experience and Andy Ransberry BEd is a former Teacher with 20+ years’ teaching and basketball coaching experience, including working with individuals with SEN
- Delivery Area
- Small Hall with Basketball Hoop and using digital and other sports equipment, as required
- Programme length
- Termly
- Transport Provided
- No
- Days Of Delivery
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Times of Delivery
- 9:30am - 2:30pm
- Well-being assessment tools
- Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales (WEMWBS)
- Staff Ratio
- 1:1
- Additional Notes
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These will comprise of weekly hour-long sessions, or a lesser number of morning/afternoon sessions (to be agreed through discussion). Please contact us for a discussion if you are unsure whether the individual you wish to refer would benefit from attending a group or 1:1 session (see “group” listing for Guardian Ballers).
Programmes can be delivered between 6-12 weeks - Cost of Course
- £48/hour, or £120 per half day (2.5 hours)
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