03/01/2026
🏆 Coaching Boys Into Men – Week 1 Guide
🎯 Theme: Respect and Non-Violence
- Introduce the idea that being a man means showing respect, not dominance.
- Discuss how words and actions can either build up or tear down relationships.
🗣️ Key Talking Points
- Respect starts with self: valuing your own body, emotions, and goals.
- Respect for others: listening, not pressuring, and treating peers equally.
- Rejecting harmful stereotypes: challenge the idea that “real men” must be aggressive or controlling.
đź“– Sample Discussion Questions
- What does respect look like in everyday life (school, sports, home)?
- How do we show respect when we disagree with someone?
- Why is it important to speak up when we see disrespect?
đź“ť Activity Ideas
- Role-play scenarios: practice responding to peer pressure or disrespectful jokes.
- Respect pledge: each boy writes one commitment (e.g., “I will not use hurtful language”).
- Team reflection: share one example of respect they’ve seen in the past week.
💡 Coach’s Tips
- Keep it conversational, not a lecture.
- Use real-life examples from sports, school, or family.
- Reinforce positive behavior immediately when boys demonstrate respect.
