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Powered by Joy (PBJ)

The Powered by Joy (PBJ) Model is rooted in developmental science and best-practice delivery methods. It incorporates innovative training techniques, small-sided games, the Power of Play, low-anxiety environments, futsal, differential learning, and a constraints-led approach. Blending these elements with ample variable play and guided by Andrei Gotsmanov, the PBJ Model creates optimal and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
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The Powered By Joy Model is building interest from around the world as a new, healthy, and refreshing delivery of sport.
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Our Theories
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Self-determination theory​
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Dr. Marianne Torbert - Expansion, Equalization, Interactive challenge
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Mosston's slanty-line theory
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Flow State theory - Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Wolfgang Shullhorn - Differential learning theory - overload and underload theory
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Constraints-Led approach & Non-linear Pedagogy theory
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Implicit vs. Explicit learning theory
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System 1 and System 2 thinking theory
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Self-organized theory - "learn how to learn"
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Stephen Krashen's Acquisition-Learning theory
PHILOSOPHY
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Person. The Person comes first, sportsmanship, character.
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Player. Next come the player and all the amazing things they can do with the ball.
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Team. Playing well with others. Social skills.
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DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY
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Competition (games) are important.
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Practice (training) is more important than games.
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Play (pick-up) is more important than practice.
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Longterm (Joy) approach is the most important
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY​
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Age appropriate activities
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Technique is more important than physical (speed, strength). Everything is done with a ball
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One step at a time: 1 v 0, 1 v 1, 2 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3,
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Creating fun learning training ENVIRONMENTS
PLAY PRINCIPLES​
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Small sided, futsal
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Differential learning
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Constraints-led approach
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Ball on the ground
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Best pass is a dribble into space
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COMPETITION GOALS
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The best sportsmanship. The best in fair play. The least fouls.
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The first in enjoyment.
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Redefine winning as best effort, skill mastery and love of the game.