BASEBALL VICTORIA - COACHING ACCREDITATION July 2014 | Page 6

Balancing Act Maximising Participation Maintaining the Integrity of the Sport How to maintain the integrity of an activity: How to maximise participation: Know the goals of the program and stick to them Modify activities in keeping with the goals of the program Encourage all the participants to value difference. Focus on the abilities of the participants Select appropriate activities Provide supportive learning environment. Challenge all participants with the activity, not just the newly engaged participant “The journey around the bases is different for everyone”