Who are the Overtime Athletics Instructors?

The Overtime Athletics instructors come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Most are students at the local colleges or universities that are perusing degrees in childcare, youth empowerment, general education, coaching and/or sports management. We also have other instructors that are school teachers, personal trainers and/or nutritionist. OTA looks for qualified instructors that can carry out the mission of what’s most important to us; fun through sports and safety. We want Overtime Athletics to be the premier afterschool sport enrichment program known for their consistently fun activities and quality instructors that take safety seriously. We know that this can only be achieved through the instructors we call our own.

The process to become an OTA instructor starts from the initial interest. We screen potential instructors looking for how professional they are, what their demeanor says, if they were on time and how well they communicate. As an extension of OTA, we want each instructor on staff to uphold each of the values OTA holds true. We are only as strong as the instructor we have on staff.

Each potential instructor will go through an interview where he/she will be screened and questioned on what brought them to OTA, what is their background in childcare, and how they feel they can make an impact with OTA. We look for qualities that set others apart, qualities such as politeness, communication, enthusiasm, desire, drive, punctuality and consideration. We, at OTA, know that these are qualities that cannot be taught so therefore it is vital that each instructor that becomes a part of the OTA team, have these trademark qualities and characteristics.

During training, the instructors will be given the tools they are needed to run safe and successful OTA sports classes. They are taught how to set up their lesson plans, how to create games and activities for various sports for various age groups, as well as how to keep all the kids moving and focused on the activity at hand. This lesson is vital because idle hands is where mischievous children get into trouble. Empowering each instructor with techniques to keep the kids, active, moving and happy, we decrease the need for discipline and increase the want for more fun.

Each instructor is responsible for catapulting OTA above all of our competitors. We work to try to improve our standard of service each chance we get. It is through the training, quality and standards of our instructors that we can continue to provide leading services in afterschool programs.

Overtime Athletics Summer Camps 14 years Strong!!!

Looking for the best summer camp in town? Look no further than OTA! Overtime Athletics has been running camps nationwide for over 14 years. You have tried the rest…this summer enroll your child in a local OTA summer camp to experience why we are the best around.

What makes a great summer camp?

Safety

• Safety is the number one priority at all OTA Camps.

• Campers are separated by age and ability.

• On-site staff members are CPR & First Aid trained. (Diabetes, epi-pen and inhalers where necessary!)

• Age-Appropriate sports equipment.

• Maintained playing areas and fields.

Staff

• All OTA employees have been submitted to an extensive background check.

• Each employee must go through a rigorous hiring and training process geared specifically towards summer camps.

• OTA staffs camps with a strict 10:1 ratio.

• Most coaches run OTA after-school programs throughout the year.

• OTA does not hire high school students to work their camps.

Affordable

• OTA’s summer camps have the best prices around. Compare and see for yourself!

• Steal Deal and Pop-Up discounts throughout the year.

• Before and After-Care available at most day camp sites!

Curriculum:

• OTA has built a tried and true curriculum with the best games and activities over their 14-year existence.

• Traditional sports, gym-games, playground games, arts and crafts and MORE.

• No camp day is the same to ensure your children have a new experience week after week.

Customer Service

• OTA employees are on-site all summer long to assist you with any questions or concerns.

• Offices are open all summer to help with payment options.

• OTA is there for you – need anything – ask us.

Kids NEED Fresh Air!

Why fresh air is important for the development of ANY child:

Overtime Athletics prides itself on providing quality after-school activities for kids. Although Overtime Athletics tries to focus on activities outdoors, sometimes this is not possible because a large portion of the U.S. sees snow or mud for a sizeable part of the year. However, not only should children have the proper amount of exercise each day or week, they should also participate in rigorous, heart-pumping sports and games in the great outdoors for a variety of reasons.

1. Fresh air promotes a healthy lifestyle and decreases risk of disease and cancer in children. Childhood obesity is an epidemic in America, and heart disease and failure seen in many U.S. adults should be combatted starting at a young age.

2. Kids who participate in after-school school or other activities outside are more likely to socialize with other children. These healthy activities are then more likely to be carried into late childhood and early adulthood, where individuals make better choices when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.

3. With exercise, hyperactive children who have trouble focusing in school become calmer and more relaxed in class and at night during homework sessions.

4. Fresh air stimulates eyesight. In coordination with activities such as tennis, golf, and baseball, eyesight and focus in children improves through practice and repetition.

5. Fresh air relieves stress in children just as much as it does in adults. Children exercising in fresh air are less likely to have bad attitudes or poor behavior both inside the classroom and in the household.

So the next time your children refuse to put down the remote or video game and play outside, just give them a few simple reasons why exposure to fresh air is actually for their own benefit! Exercising in fresh air and maintaining proper blood flow is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.