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I am very passionate about teaching the sport of Disc Golf and encouraging everyone to try it. As an educator, DiscNS board member and CanDiscGolf education committee member, I am eager to help those wanting to introduce Disc Golf to their students and children.
Please contact me at jlegate@discns.ca if you have any questions or want to borrow equipment for your school or group.
What is Disc Golf
What is Disc Golf
A very brief video explaining the basics of disc golf
Presentation: Why Teach Disc Golf?
Teaching Disc Golf Links
https://udisc.com/blog/post/how-to-teach-disc-golf-to-kids
Here is a great basic guide to teaching/introducing disc golf by the folks from UPlay who train teachers, coaches and run clinics for kids.
I follow this lesson plan with my classes when I teach them disc golf.
https://udisc.com/blog/post/5-great-videos-how-to-throw-in-disc-golf-beginners
A collection of videos that are great for beginners to the sport.
https://discgolfnow.com/best-disc-golf-tips-for-kids/
Some great tips for introducing kids to the sport of disc golf the right way.
https://bestdiscgolfers.com/disc-golf-for-kids/
Another great list of tips for teaching kids. I like the section for parents ;)
Research Paper: Improving Sport Participation Through Teaching Disc Golf (Click Below)
Community-Coach-Study-Guide-DRAFT-oct-2022.pdfCanDiscGolf NCCP Coaching Certification Study Guide
Please contact me at jlegate@discns.ca if interested in getting your NCCP Level 1 Disc Golf Coaching Certification
The History of Disc Golf - About Ed Headrick
https://discgolf.com/disc-golf-education-development/ed-headrick-father-disc-golf/
Disc Golf/Disc Sports Presentation
Disc Golf/Disc Sports Presentation
A bit more detail on the sport, history and benefits from a presentation by Canadian educator and world record holder "Frisbee Rob" McLeod.
Disc Golf Matters
Disc Golf Matters
A mini documentary including some history of the sport, and why people play and obsess over it.
Throw Canada
Throw Canada
A great mini documentary on disc golf in Canada, with a focus on the Maritimes and our local "Disc Golf Pioneer" Ben Smith. Filmed at the Canadian Nationals in 2019 in Prince Edward Island.
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