The Boomerang Project Podcast

T-Shirts are a major part of any WEB or Link Crew Program. This episode has some tips to make them a strong symbol of your program. Plus, a new resource is now available to help you in the design process.

Words are powerful and that can be magical. As coordinators prep for Spring Play Date and May Development Day, Leader Training and Orientation, keep in mind the impact your words will have.

What do you do if you are not getting as many leaders, or the variety of leaders you need? This pod swoops in to save the day with some strategies to boost application numbers. (This topic came from a listener!)

Alex Swift is interviewed and gives insight on the shift from year two to three of her program, as well as some advice about how to grow and stay on top of the details and logistics.

Drip messaging is a key tool in Leader Development, and this episode goes into detail of when, why and how. The second half is our lead trainers' favorite sayings and phrases to use with Partner lines. Grab a notebook, you want to write these down!

Hints for Link Crew and WEB programs for communicating with their Admin and accepting and rejecting applicants.

#WEB #LinkCREW

Traditions are a key part of culture, what part are they playing in your program.

A Heartfelt thank you to all the educators doing great work with kids in schools, and how to include others, so it isn't a lonely journey, instead it becomes an adventure.

Coordinator Jori H had to get creative in order to find regular time for her leaders to meet with thier kids. We interview her to find out what she did, how she did it and get some insight from a new teacher in her 4th year of Link Crew.

This episode dives into the importance of creating a culture of celebration in your program by celebrating your leaders.

Lynbrook High School has a really clever, cost effective and adorable way to ensure all groups have an amazing tour. This episode outlines how you can do the same for your program.

Excellent WEB and Link Crew programs have commissioners, hand selected student managers who do more so adult coordinators have time to guide and support. They take your program from good to great.

8th grade WEB leaders share their thoughts and feeling immediately following the new student orientation. The kids explain how WEB moved the kids from nervous to new friends.

We interview Link Leaders from multiple schools to hear their perspective just minutes after they completed orientations. Podcasting from the field!

In order to build on the positive momentum you created with orientation, plan for the first few weeks of school now so you can hit the ground running. The new students will love connecting with their leader soon after the first day. This episode helps you plan for a strong start.

It is time to train your leaders, here are some ways to take your leader training from good to great, before they even walk into the gym.

We interview two Link Leaders from Colorado about their experiences as part of Link Crew. They reflect on what they learned, what worked well at their programs and give solid advice to adults running programs. Plus we talk about fast food, lip syncs and going shopping!

We interview three WEB leaders from Oregon and reflect on their year as leaders, their learnings and their advice for adults. Lots of laughs and real insight.

Before you start your summer break, make sure you handle a few key things to set yourself up for success this fall.

Helpful reminders and a few key ideas to make your Spring Play Date / May Development Day special. Plus a really cool full circle moment with former leaders.

When you run into an obstacle or set back in your program, the conversation is not over, it is NEVER over. You simply need to take it North!

Some core truths and a few significant reminders to make sure you choose leaders thoughtfully and intentionally. They are the heart of your program! Gotta get this right.

How and Why you and your team needs to meet with your Admin team to help they COMMIT to helping you and your program.

This episode features an interview with Josh Harris, who runs a WEB program at Copley-Fairlawn MS. He talks about how year 3 is like Jet Fuel getting added to your program, it really takes off.