We feel passionate about the impact that Girls on the Run has on both the girls and their coaches. Here’s what some are saying about our program:
“Dear GOTR”-
One of the girls from our team earned the May Principal Award for her overall behavior. Her teacher approached me and said that up until GOTR started, this girl had issues with friends and kids in the class. She noted that once the Girls on the Run practices started she noticed a big change. She saw her applying all the skills on a daily basis and saw friendships greatly improve. I thought that was the best compliment for the GOTR program! It goes to show the power of the program for our young girls! -“Mom coach” and PTO member
“To GOTR”-
Christine (mom of “Kate”) stopped at the Welcome Center tonight. Kate was wearing her GOTR medal and t-shirt! She was so proud to share with me how excited, and happy and wet she was during the 5K, but her mom said it was wonderful and to please let all of the people involved in making GOTR an opportunity for young ladies such as her daughter- that they are awesome!! She just really wanted you guys to know that the program had a profound positive impact on her daughter and entire family. Her sons were happy to each receive sunglasses to show their support for their sister as she crossed the finish line, too. GO GOTR!! -YMCA staff member
To GOTR-
I was a coach for the Fall 2016 GOTR girls and I loved it!The program is amazing for young girls. I began seeing a change in the girls’ confidence very quickly and they still talk about the lessons they learned in GOTR. I think that the lessons we teach are vital for every young girl to hear! I think that (by) using this program we can hope to help our girls grow into strong, confident and loving young women! -GOTR coach
