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Eastport-South Manor to launch 'Athletes For All' and 'Life Club' programs for students
Summary
Board members discussed two new extracurricular programs: 'Athletes For All,' a roughly 10-week multisport program run by athletics staff and adapted PE teachers, and 'Life Club,' a season-long weekly curriculum for varsity athletes focused on life skills; district staff said participation will be required for team members.
During the Aug. 14 special meeting, a board member asked for details about two new student programs listed in the agenda. District staff described 'Athletes For All' and a separate 'Life Club' designed for varsity athletes.
"It's not just a basketball league," said Speaker 4, an unidentified district administrator, describing Athletes For All as a roughly 10-week program during the school year in which students from some middle- and high-school grades travel to other schools to take part in different sports and games. Speaker 4 said the program will be run by the athletic director, an advisor and adapted physical-education teachers.
Speaker 4 also outlined the Life Club: "They'll be meeting once a week after school, before practice with an advisor who's following a life club type of curriculum that's provided for us," the speaker said, adding that the curriculum focuses on identifying influences, coping with challenging situations and building self-worth. The district plans to run the Life Club in fall, winter and spring and is developing accommodations for multi-sport athletes who participate across seasons.
Board members clarified participation rules: when asked if the Life Club was optional, board member Speaker 3 was told the program will be a required component for athletes on teams and that coaches will be involved in implementation. Staff said the district will share a link with more information for families.
The transcript does not provide launch dates, specific eligibility by grade beyond broad references, or funding details for the programs.
