Results

Progress in Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Standardized DESSA and Yellow-Red assessments showed a significant correlation between participation in the “Developing Character through Sport (Tennis)” project and children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development (executive functions – the brain’s “command center”).

Progress in Motor Development and Tennis Skills

Periodic evaluations indicate consistent improvements in motor skills, coordination, and tennis competencies.

Progress in Attitude

Children’s attitudes on court, in competitions, and during training sessions inspire through maturity and determination. The knowledge and skills acquired enable them to effectively manage challenging situations and emotions while maintaining a champion’s mindset.

Progress in School Performance

Teachers’ feedback indicates excellent school performance, with children standing out especially through the discipline and work ethic developed through sport. This progress shows that high-performance sport and school, when supported by proper guidance, do not exclude each other but rather reinforce one another.

Testimonials and Observations from Parents and Educators

• Increased self-confidence
• Improved communication (talking to peers, asking for clarification, expressing opinions)
• Better attention and concentration on tasks
• Greater interest in learning
• Increased persistence – continuing to work even when tasks become challenging
• Higher tolerance for effort
• Requests and accepts feedback
• Respects and internalizes rules
• Expresses emotions more easily – e.g., joy when receiving positive feedback
• Improved self-esteem
• Greater courage to step outside the comfort zone
• Adopting an attitude of doing things well
• Development of a healthy competitive spirit
• Stronger intrinsic motivation (children come willingly to train and improve)
• Very good motor skills and coordination
• Correct tennis technique and court movement
• Greater desire to be physically active outside training sessions
• No longer intimidated by competition
• Noticeably improved social skills
• We play and support each other – from older to younger children
• Asking questions about what they learn – curious and seeking meaning (“why?”)
• Observing and reflecting on their own behavior – journaling feelings and lessons learned
• Greater responsibility and autonomy
• Demonstrating professionalism
• Developed self-discipline and self-control
• Adopting the mindset of doing better today than yesterday
• Showing determination, perseverance, and willingness to put in the effort to learn and progress