BCTA Sports Health, Wellness and Nutrition Program

The BCTA philosophy, regarding health, forms the foundation of our programs and activities. Our mission is to nurture and support the "whole" person:

Physically

Through the availability of nutritional consultations and parent-workshops about the Nutritional Needs of Young Athletes and the BCTA Training and Fitness Activities, our goal is to increase the strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility and endurance of our participants.

Mentally

A willingness to learn, clarity of thought, and efficient problem solving abilities are essential to intellectual development. The BCTA programs and activities encourage such "mental toughness" through: (1) requiring participants to learn the rules and regulations of tennis, (2) setting up relevant motivational and educational activities for members of The Team, and (3) learning how to strategize tennis matches as a problem solving exercise

Emotionally

The ability to express feelings and needs in a positive manner is a major challenge for people of all ages. By insisting that our participants observe BCTA Tennis Etiquette, we gently promote the development of healthy emotional restraint. The BCTA etiquette requirements, along with a children's book on suggested court behavior and the rules of tennis, are given to each child who enters the BCTA. BCTA is fortunate to have as one of our sponsors, MINDSOURCE®, with its stress management system for helping families understand and resolve personal and family stress.

Socially

Learning how to get along with others -- family, peers, teachers and other authority figures -- is one of the major "jobs" of young people growing up. The BCTA is a healthy social environment in which children can refine their social skills. Through our monthly articles, the BCTA shares information with parents about how to support the developmental needs of children, who are involved in competitive sports.

Spiritually

She is the outreach consultant into schools for New Frontiers Natural Marketplace. She is presently working with New Frontiers to design and a multi-media schools nutrition education program that can be used by all. This is one of New Frontiers' many community services. New Frontiers is also providing Healthy Athlete gift packets and a Sports Nutrition table for the BCTA Jr. Championships.

The BCTA considers the teaching of spiritual values to children the responsibility and privilege of their parents. The BCTA recognizes that each child is a precious spirit, to be nurtured and motivated to their highest good.

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This holistic approach to youth athletic development is the creation of founder/director Beverly Coleman, who brings a highly educated background -- rich in health science, education, research and child development.

Because of their commitment to the life long wellness of youth, they have chosen to be one of the primary sponsors of the BCTA and work together with Beverly to provide health education to participating families. BCTA families may benefit further from this relationship by taking advantage of the informative New Frontiers "Smart Shopping" store tours conducted by Beverly two Wednesday mornings each month (click here).
Below are some of Beverly Coleman's credentials in these areas of expertise:

• Masters in Public Health specializing in nutrition at UCLA.



• At the UCLA Tennis Center, coaches from all over California.



• Appointed the director of special research in medicine/healing for the UCLA/'Charles Drew Medical School.



• Licensed Acupuncturist by the state of Arizona.



• She is trained in first aid, including CPR.



• She is a California State licensed herbalist and expert on the safe use of herbs to enhance wellness and sports performance. Click Here to learn more about Beverly's book called, "The Safe Use of Herbs," used by many doctors, nurses and the general public.



• Her degrees in nutrition education and vast experience have made her a renowned, expert nutritionist.



• She is credentialed to teach Nutrition and Health Sciences by the Arizona Department of Education.



• Taught nutrition at Yavapai College.



• Taught nutrition at Choices Health Foundation.



• Was nutritionist and herbalist for the CenterPath program at the Sedona Medical Center



• Contracted by The California Department of Education to design and deliver a pilot innovative nutrition program to 16 preschools.



• Contracted by the Federal Department of Agriculture to provide nutrition and diet planning education to dieticians at 6 preschools.



• Currently on the Northern Arizona University - Elderhostel staff, conducting courses on Body/Mind/Spirit.

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