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How are athletes invited to participate in the program?
Athletes may be invited to be Sports Ambassadors in any of the following ways:
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Former Sports Ambassadors and
their parents can nominate athletes
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Area coaches involved with People
to People can recommend athletes
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People to People works with
national sports governing bodies to introduce the program to families. There
are a variety of coordinating organizations for the individual sports, such
as:
Soccer - American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO),
Cal South
Bowling - United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
Tennis - United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Swimming - USA Swimming
Volleyball - USA Volleyball and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Baseball/Basketball - Amateur Athletic Union
Wrestling - USA Wrestling
How much does the program cost?
Tuition varies by program, and includes accommodations, most meals and much
more. Because of the variety of our programs, we do not provide tuition details
on this site. For a full explanation of your program and the tuition, please
attend your local information meeting.
How do I reserve my spot at a meeting?
Go to the
reserve area of this site. Once you log in with your name and Personal
Identification Number, information about your meeting location, time and date
will appear, and you will receive a confirmation of your meeting reservation.
What can I expect at the meeting?
At your information meeting, you will hear all about the programs we offer, meet
alumni and their families as well as coaches, learn tuition details and get all
your other questions answered. You will also receive application materials.
Meetings last about one hour.
Who should go to the meeting?
While we encourage the entire family to attend and learn about this
life-changing opportunity, it is not necessary. We do highly recommend the
invited student attend with at least one parent or guardian.
How can I enroll?
The first step is to attend an information meeting, where you and your family
will learn all about your program and obtain application materials. Then you can
submit an application online, along with three recommendations. Your area
leaders will review your application materials and contact you to set up an
interview.
After your interview, we will notify you about your
acceptance as a Sports Ambassador. If accepted into the program, you will attend
three orientation
meetings that will provide all the details you'll need to embark on your
journey.
Where is my meeting?
You can find the details of your meeting by logging in to the reserve area with
your name and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN is located in your
invitation letter.
Can I attend a different meeting?
While we encourage you to attend the meeting to which you were invited, we
understand other time commitments. We will be happy to find an alternate meeting
for you. Please call us at 888.556.8897 or 509.534.0431, or e-mail
info@sportsambassadors.org.
Who is People to People?
People to People Ambassador Programs bridge cultural and political borders
through education and exchange, making the world a better place for future
generations. Through our programs, each Ambassador develops self-awareness, a
sense of belonging, and a greater awareness of their significance in the global
community. Learn more about us.
What is the sport leader to
athlete ratio?
Each team is assigned a head coach. Including additional program staff, the
adult to athlete ratio is 1 to 10.
Who are the sports leaders?
Area Sports Administrator
Prior to travel, the Area Sports Administrator (ASA) is responsible for
communications, scheduling and paperwork.
Athletic Directors
Athletic directors serve as liaisons between event organizers, coaches, team
leaders and on-site
program staff.
Coaches
Coaches conduct interviews and orientation meetings and help you prepare for
travel. They work with athletes before departure and throughout the travel
experience.
Delegation Managers
The delegation manager is an English-speaking guide familiar with the
destination countries. This person will act as the facilitator for your journey,
coordinating your schedule and ensuring that our program specifications are met.
Team Leaders
Team leaders help to conduct your interview and orientation meetings.
They also work with student-athletes throughout the travel experience and
supervise activities.
How do you choose the leaders?
Many coaches and team leaders are recommended to us by Sports Ambassadors and
their families, or by current leaders on the program. People to People also
works with a selected team of athletic advisors from across the country to
identify potential coaching candidates.
All potential leaders complete an application process similar to that of the
athlete. We interview all potential leaders and require them to submit
professional and personal recommendations. Preference is given to
individuals with professional coaching experience and/or teaching experience.
Background checks: All athletic directors, area sports administrators,
coaches and team leaders go through a formal background check.
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