Start A Team

Ready to inspire the next generation to be joyful, healthy and confident? Explore this page to learn how you can start a team at a nearby school or community facility.

Site Recruitment Packet

Checklist

Start a Team checklist

Starting a team refers to offering the program to a group of 8-15 girls at a location or site near you. This team will be part of Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio.
First check to see if there is an existing team at your desired location in your community.
Review the Site Recruitment Packet, which has information about our program and what it takes to start a team at your desired location.
Gain support from location administrators, such as a school principal or director of the community center.
Designate a site liaison to serve as the program location contact (see the responsibilities of a site liaison below).
Complete a Site Application.
Recruit three volunteer coaches, who must attend and complete GOTR coach training.
The location must provide a safe, dedicated outdoor and indoor space, where the program can be facilitated to the team at the dates/times determined for the season.
Identify a consistent practice schedule (same days/times each week) based on the program offered at your location.