Club Discipline

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Club Discipline

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The Definition of Discipline

• To disciple
• To teach
• To mold

How does discipline differ from punishment?
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Discipline That Teaches

• The word discipline has the same root meaning as
  disciple which means learner or follower.
• Discipline does not punish it teaches acceptable
  behavior.

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Discipline That Teaches

• Discipline that teaches uses positive
  re-enforcement to promote and encourage proper
  and acceptable behavior.
• Discipline is the process of teaching them how to
  behave properly.

So what works?
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Discipline That Teaches

• Set the standards.
• Children cannot meet your expectations for
  behavior if they do not know what they are.
• You will need to determine a set of club rules
  and present copies to all your clubbers and their
  parents.
• Send copies home to the parents. (see example.)

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Sample Club Rules
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Discipline That Teaches

• Determine the rewards for proper behavior.
• You have to give the kids a reason for following
  the rules.
• A bribe is something paid for illicit behavior.
• A reward is something given for proper behavior.
• The rewards they can expect should be both
  tangible and esteem building.
• Points given for their team should be for
  behaving properly and desirable actions.

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Discipline That Teaches

• Other positive re-enforcement ideas
• Awana shares -
• Individual rewards for Handbook sections recited
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• Other Awards - Uniform Inspection, Clubber of the
  month, bring-a-friend treats, etc.
• Praise - Always praise good behavior,
  achievements, good manners, etc. Be deliberate
  and look for things to praise your clubbers
  about. (see handout 10 Ways to Praise)

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Discipline That Teaches

• Determine the consequences for improper behavior
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• Use the 3 count!
• Removal from just one part of club night.
• No uniform - no awards.

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Discipline That Teaches

• Start off right -
• Try to give out as many "counts" as possible the
  first four weeks of club.
• You can always lighten up but you can never
  tighten up.
• Set the standard and level of expectation right
  from the beginning.

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Discipline That Teaches

• Be consistent -
• Don't be harder on one child because he or she is
  more difficult. Don't be lenient with a child be
  cause they are high achievers.
• Show them that you really do love them by doing
  what you said you were going to do.

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Discipline That Teaches

• Special needs children - Talk to their parents.
  Make special provisions if possible.
• What if none of this works? - Find out why.
• Were you inconsistent? Did they not understand?
  Did you set your expectations too low or too
  high? Maybe it would be best if this child stays
  home?
• Let them make that choice.

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Positive Discipline

• Emphasize punishment for misbehavior?

• Encourage good behavior through rewards?

• Verbal praise
• Positive points
• Special recognition

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The Fantastic 5-Count
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The Fantastic 5-Count
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Discipline Methods
Whistle
To start end games
5-Count
To control group attention
Positive Points
To encourage proper behavior
3-Count
Individual misbehavior
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What Do You Give Points For?
Passing Sections
Athletic Shoes
Bringing Visitors
Whatever You Want Them to Do
Winning Games
Bringing Bibles
Club Attendance
S.S. Attendance
Paying Dues
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The Point System

• Keep these tips in mind when awarding points

• The most important things
• receive the most points.
• The team that wins each
• night should win because
• of sections or behavior.

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The Path To Good Discipline

• The director is the primary disciplinarian.
• Stay on schedule.
• Plan thoroughly and prepare well.
• Keep the meeting moving.
• Meet clubbers needs.

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Lets Review

• What is the definition of discipline?
• Name 3 rewards that encourage good behavior.
• What are some behaviors that can earn points?
• Who is responsible for discipline in your club?