Kickball Chaos Playbook Week 1: Kickball
KICKBALL CHAOS
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Leaders Focus: Teamwork & Norms
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: Name-Game Circle Kick 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Gather youth in a circle, play active names game, run a joint dynamic stretch. Set safe field boundaries.
2. Skill Drill Challenge: Base-Running Relay & Rapid Field 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Split into 2 groups. Group A practices aggressive base-running; Group B practices quick catch-and-throw.
3. Main Game: Home Run Derby Kickball 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
The main event. High scoring, continuous running game. Teen-led scripts for explaining rules in 2 mins!
4. Teen Choice / Finale: Crazy Crossing 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
High-energy tag variation. Entire team tries to cross from 3rd base to 1st base without getting hit by ball.
5. Reflection Huddle: Peer-Led Connection 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Sit in circle. Teen leads positive shout-outs and prompts reflecting on teamwork and group norms.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Hey team! Welcome to the Arena! I’m [Your Name], your captain. We are kicking off Week 1 with Kickball Chaos! First, circle up. When I kick the ball to you, shout your name and your favorite movie. Then kick it to someone new. Keep it moving!"
Engagement Cue: Use high-fives and shout "Awesome!" for quiet kids to boost comfort.
Skill Drill Script
"Let’s build that leg speed! Line up. When I yell 'GO!', run to 1st base, turn, and throw your arms up! If you're fielding, eyes on the ball, squeeze it in both hands, and fire a clean pass back to the pitcher. Quick hands, fast feet!"
Coaching Tip: Watch for kids running past bases without touching. Correct with positive humor.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Behavior Management
The 3-Second Clap: To get attention, clap three times loudly and wait for kids to match and freeze. No shouting needed.High Energy Intro: Change your voice tone! Speak like a legendary sports commentator to get them pumped.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 1
HOME RUN DERBY
Pitch Map & Field Setup
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1B
2B
3B
Pitch Mound
T1
T2
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Teen Leader (T)
Camper (K/F)
Run/Kick Path
Rules: Home Run Derby
The Kicker: Gets 3 pitches thrown by Teen Pitcher.The Hit: Kicks the ball and must run through 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and back home.The Fielders: Field the ball and must pass it to every outfielder before throwing to Home Base to get the runner out.Points: 1 point for every base touched before the ball reaches home base!
Engagement Variations
For Younger Kids (8-10):
Give 5 pitches, use a larger, softer kickball, and let fielders run instead of pass.
For Older Kids (11-13):
Introduce "Crazy Crossing" runner blocks where the outfielders can tag runners with the ball directly.
Peer-Led Reflection Huddle Card
Debrief Prompts (Led by Teen Leader)
Gather the kids in a circle, sit together, and pass the ball around to answer:
💡 Reflection Q1
"What was one way you helped a teammate score a run or field the ball today?"
🤝 Reflection Q2
"What rule should we set as a team to make sure everyone gets a turn and feels supported?"
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Soccer Showdown Playbook Week 2: Soccer
SOCCER SHOWDOWN
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Leaders Focus: Foot-Eye & Spacing
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: Pac-Man Dribble 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Dribbling in a boundary area, keeping control while dodging tags from the Teen Leaders. Sets dynamic athletic foundations.
2. Skill Drill Challenge: Gate Passer Duel 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Pairs pass the soccer ball through randomly placed mini-cone gates. Promotes visual communication and accuracy.
3. Main Game: Power Goal Soccer 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
High-energy soccer match on a mini pitch. Multiplier zones (shooting from deep scores double) encourage brave shots.
4. Teen Choice / Finale: Rapid Dribble Derby 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
Dribble relay with a speed challenge. Players must complete a loop then sprint back to tag the next teammate.
5. Reflection Huddle: Positive Reinforcement 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Huddle up. Celebrate high-fives and discuss the value of supportive shouting over angry blaming during mistakes.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Awesome huddle, guys! Grab a soccer ball and stay in the gray box. You are Pac-Man! Keep your ball glued to your foot. If I tag you, freeze on one leg, balance, and do 3 toe taps to unfreeze! Let's see some quick feet!"
Engagement Cue: Play fun music if you have a phone, or count aloud the "longest survivors" to raise energy!
Skill Drill Script
"Find a partner. Look around—there are 8 color gates made of cones. Your job: pass the ball through a gate to your partner. If they control it, you earn 1 point! You can't use the same gate twice in a row. Go score!"
Coaching Tip: Encourage campers to call out their partner's name loudly BEFORE they pass. No blind kicks!
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Keep 'Em Engaged
The Whistle Secret: Blew your whistle? Raise your hand and point straight up. Tell kids: 'When hand goes up, eyes go up!'Differentiate on the Fly: If a camper is highly skilled, make them play with non-dominant foot only! Keeps it hard and fun.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 2
POWER GOAL SOCCER
Field Map & Multiplier Zones
POWER ZONE (2 PTS)
POWER ZONE (2 PTS)
GOAL
Gridiron Greats Playbook Week 3: Flag Football
GRIDIRON GREATS
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Leaders Focus: Agility & Routing
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: Tail Snatchers 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Campers tuck flags into waistbands and try to pull others' flags while protecting their own. Promotes active dodging.
2. Skill Drill Challenge: Agility Route Runner 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Two lines of campers. Speed-run through agility cones, then make a rapid cut to catch a pass thrown by the Teen Leader.
3. Main Game: Ultimate Football Fusion 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
No running with the ball! Quick, tactical passes up field to catch the football inside the opponent's endzone.
4. Teen Choice / Finale: Flag-Guard Relay 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
A defensive lateral footwork race. High-paced sprint around three flags without touching them, then tag next player.
5. Reflection Huddle: Trust & Body Safety 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Decompress in a circle. Reflection on keeping movements safe and avoiding aggressive push/shoves on catches.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Gather around, champions! Grab a flag belt. If you don't have a belt, tuck this bright pinnie in your waistband. When I blow the whistle, you have 2 minutes to grab as many tails as you can! Keep your eyes up and protect yours!"
Engagement Cue: Count down the last 10 seconds of the round with massive stadium-like countdown energy!
Skill Drill Script
"We need quick cuts! Stand behind the orange cone. You'll run through these 3 agility rings, cut hard to your right, and I'll throw you a soft spiral! Catch with your hands, tuck it in, and run past the goal line. Let's see it!"
Coaching Tip: Make sure they catch with "diamond hands" (thumbs and index fingers touching) rather than using their chest.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Physical Safety
No Contact Policy: Make it a major norm: 'We tag the flags, not the bodies!' Give safety points to teams who play clean.Inclusive Passing: If one kid is dominating, require that every team member must touch the ball before scoring.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 3
ULTIMATE FOOTBALL
Court/Field Setup & Safety Zones
END ZONE
END ZONE
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Hoop Heroes Playbook Week 4: Basketball
HOOP HEROES
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Leaders Focus: Hand-Eye & Rebounds
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: Lightning Dribble Tag 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Campers dribble within a half-court boundary and try to swipe others' balls or tag them while protecting their own dribble.
2. Skill Drill Challenge: Around the World Speed Pass 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Rapid passing around a circle of campers with 2 balls circulating simultaneously. Focuses on chest passes and target catching.
3. Main Game: Hot-Shot Showdown 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
High-paced shooting team duel. Marked cones offer different points. Teammates must grab rebounds and feed shooters fast!
4. Teen Choice / Finale: Rapid Layup Relay 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
High-speed dribble loop, shoot a layup (making it is bonus), then speed sprint back to tag the next player.
5. Reflection Huddle: Dealing with Mistakes 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Sit in a circle. Reflection on how missing a basket is part of basketball and how team hype can wash away frustration.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Gather round, ballers! Dribble inside the green court boundary. Use your fingertips, not your palms, and keep the ball waist-high! While you dribble, try to gently tap someone else's ball away. Guard your ball, look up, and smile!"
Engagement Cue: Yell out dribbling challenges like "Left hand only!" or "Dribble on your knees!" to make kids laugh.
Skill Drill Script
"We need crisp chest passes! Spread out into a large circle. We'll pass the ball across the circle. You must yell 'Ball [Name]!' before you throw, and they must hold up their hands in a W to receive. Let's see how fast we can make 20 passes!"
Coaching Tip: If a pass flies out of bounds, yell "Reset!" in a positive voice. Do not let children argue about whose fault it was.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Building Inclusivity
The Golden Pass Rule: During games, a player who has already scored cannot shoot again until they make a pass to a teammate.Encouraging Quiet Kids: Give quiet kids special assignments, like "Captain of Rebounds" or "Playmaker," to make them feel essential.
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Visual Action Card
GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 4
HOT-SHOT SHOWDOWN
Half-Court Map & Hot-Spot Setup
Hybrid Hustle Playbook Week 5: Hybrid Fusion
HYBRID HUSTLE
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Leaders Focus: Adaptability & Vision
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up: Multi-Ball Dodgeball Tag 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Scatter soccer, football, and basket balls. Kids can run or pass any ball. Soft-tagging rules build high athletic reflexes.
2. Skill Drill: Hand-Foot Agility Switch 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Camper runs to Cone 1, catches football, throws it back, then immediately drops to foot-dribble a soccer ball to Cone 2.
3. Main Game: Fusion Bowl 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
Combined rules of football, basketball, and soccer. Kick or pass. Score 1 Pt in the net or 3 Pts in the hoop!
4. Teen Choice / Finale: Crazy Cross-Court Dash 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
Campers must sprint cross-court. Halfway across, they must swap their basketball with an outfield teammate's soccer ball.
5. Reflection Huddle: Adaptability & Open Minds 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Sit in huddle. Debrief on how switching between rules can be tricky, and how a flexible mindset is a champion trait.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Alright crew! Today is all about shifting gears. We have 3 different sports balls scattered. You can run or pass, but if you get tagged by a ball, you have to shout the sport of the ball that tagged you, then do 3 jumping jacks!"
Engagement Cue: Use active, funny vocal sound effects when kids get tagged to keep the mood light and playful!
Skill Drill Script
"We are testing your brain and body speed! Line up. When you hear the whistle, sprint to Cone 1. I'm throwing you a football—catch it and pass it back. Then drop and kick-dribble this soccer ball around Cone 2 and sprint home!"
Coaching Tip: Make sure campers completely set the balls down instead of tossing them wildly when switching modes.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Managing Brain-Lag
Simplify the Chaos: When rules fuse, kids might get confused and argue. Stop the game, say 'Ref check!' and calmly explain the hybrid rule with a smile.High Five Transition: Every time kids switch drills, make them high-five two peers from the opposing team to reset competitive tempers.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 5
FUSION BOWL
Court/Field Setup & Multi-Targets
NET (1 PT)
Playoff Power Playbook Week 6: Playoffs
PLAYOFF POWER
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Referees Focus: Fair Play & Hype
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: Team Chant Design 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Teens divide youth into 4 stable tournament teams. Teams create a custom 3-second sports chant and a high-five line routine.
2. Strategy Session: Tactical Boarding 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Teens gather their specific assigned team. Discuss strategic positioning: who is defender, midfielder, striker, or kicker.
3. Main Event: Round Robin Playoffs 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
Fast-paced, multi-station playoff matches. Teams face off in 10-minute miniature versions of soccer and kickball.
4. Teen Choice / Finale: The Shootout Duel 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
All teams combine at the main hoop for an exciting rapid-fire shootout game. High energy cheering is mandatory!
5. Reflection Huddle: Win with Class, Lose with Grace 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Gather teams. Hand out sportsmanship points. Discuss why how we play matters much more than the final scoreboard.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Warm-Up Script
"Playoff time, All-Stars! First, huddle up with your teammates. You have exactly 4 minutes to create a crazy, funny, 3-second team chant and a secret handshake. At the whistle, every team will perform theirs. Let's hear some noise!"
Engagement Cue: Award 10 "sportsmanship points" to the team with the loudest or most creative chant!
Playoff Script
"Listen up referees and athletes! The playoffs are officially on. We are playing two 10-minute halves of soccer on Court A and kickball on Court B. Respect the refs, help up players who fall, and shake hands after. Let's play clean!"
Coaching Tip: Teen Leaders should act as referees, enforcing rules fairly but with high positive feedback.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Managing Competition Heat
The Cool-Down Protocol: If a camper gets angry or yells at a referee, call a "1-minute timeout" for them to grab water with you and take deep breaths.Ref Is Final Rule: Before starting, make it clear: 'The Teen Ref makes the call. No arguments.' Teach kids that respecting official calls is a key leadership skill.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 6
PLAYOFF FIELD SETUP
Double-Station Arena Map (Soccer & Kickball)
Victory Lap Playbook Week 7: Finale Celebration
VICTORY LAP
PROGRAM: MATTAHUNT MIXED SPORTS
75 MIN SESSION GUIDE
Ages: 8–13 Years Duration: 75 Minutes Role: Teen Mentors Focus: Celebration & Growth
75-Minute Session Timeline Checklist
1. Warm-Up & Connection: The Arena Hype Tunnel 0:00 - 0:10 (10m)
Teen leaders form a physical tunnel with raised hands. Kids sprint through while getting high-fives and massive, roaring cheers.
2. Skill Routine: Rap-Up Practice Drill 0:10 - 0:25 (15m)
Rapid team-guided shooting and kicking circuits. Campers show off their favorite style to get loose before the big show.
3. Main Event: Teens vs. Campers Showdown 0:25 - 0:55 (30m)
The ultimate match! Teen Leaders combine forces to face the entire youth team in a hilarious, modified multi-sport fusion match.
4. Finale Activity: Victory Lap Celebration Relay 0:55 - 1:10 (15m)
A giant, funny team relay race where kids run backwards, dribble sideways, or run with three balls at once to finish the season.
5. Awards Huddle: Medals & Certificates 1:10 - 1:15 (5m)
Teen leaders hand out customized character-based certificates (e.g. 'Ultimate Hustler', 'Hype Hero') to every camper.
Teen Leader Playbook Scripts & Coaching Tips
Hype Script
"We made it to the final lap, superstars! You have worked so hard over these 7 weeks. First, we are building the legendary Arena Tunnel. When your name is called, sprint through, get those high-fives, and show your victory pose!"
Engagement Cue: Use names! Make sure you scream every kid's name like they are entering a professional stadium.
Showdown Script
"You think you can beat your coaches? It's on! The rules: we can only pass with our eyes closed, and you guys have 20 players on the field! If we get the ball, we have to run backwards. Let's see who takes the Championship!"
Coaching Tip: Let kids win! Ham it up by falling over, acting dramatically exhausted, or losing your shoes for comedic effect.
Teen Leader Pro Hacks: Celebration Magic
No Camper Left Out: Every single camper MUST receive a certificate or shout-out. Avoid generic titles; make them personal and meaningful!Gratitude Circle: Have kids turn to the teen leaders and give a massive cheer of thanks, establishing positive role-modeling connections.
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GAME SETUP & DRILL MAP
WEEK 7
COACHES VS. CAMPERS
Play Field & Fun Handicaps
