And while that might seem backwards to some , it is these foundational roots that allow the coaches to focus on the growth of the individual players as human beings . The importance of building respect , integrity , honesty , confidence and self-worth in children cannot be overstated . Creating trust between players of all ages and using paintball as a tool to learn and develop these skills is exactly why the team came together . The Swamp Monkey vision was to introduce the wonderful sport of paintball to today ’ s youth while actively building better members of society at the same time . As we look to the youth for our futures , so we must begin by investing our time , resources , and energy into those children today . And with these major focuses in mind , the Swamp Monkeys have achieved over and beyond its original expectations .
During practices , the coaches focus on building core paintball skills . From snapshooting and proper form , to stamina and accuracy , hand-swapping abilities and on field communication , the kids are taught fundamentals . It is these fundamental skills that allow the kids to grow into better players , and to better apply certain life skills – trust , communication , and integrity – to the game . If a child communicates with their teammates in a rough battle situation , they are subconsciously learning to communicate with others outside of the sport . If a child is taught to call their hits from an early age , it reinforces good morals and that cheating and lying is wrong . If a child works with a teammate to move up the field and cover each other from bunker to bunker , they are learning to trust their fellow teammates , which translates to placing trust in others . Humans are social beings , and understanding how to productively work together toward a common goal will serve the kids team members for years to come in their future careers and relationships .
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