Join the TUSC365 + Austin Montessori After-School Program!
Spring 2025: Building Confidence in Field Sports
Read on for information and registration details!
WHAT IS IT?
Your child would love to enjoy field sports (like soccer and *ultimate frisbee), but the game's dynamic is often moving faster than they are ready to enter. This ASEP is an opportunity to slow things down and create more space for confidence-building and experience. When some children have this kind of time and practice, they build the confidence to join the faster-paced games later. Our coaches will work closely with Kelly at AMS to introduce and build field sport skills and awareness as well as communication and integrity. Players will rotate between stations with Coaches Tamiya (TUSC365) and Kelly (AMS), creating a fun and engaging afternoon of play! The emphasis will be on soccer and ultimate frisbee.
*Ultimate is a non-contact team-based field sport played with a flying disc, incorporating elements of soccer, basketball, and football. To see a game in action, take a look at the TUSC 2024 Camp Highlight Reels below! While we love the elements of athleticism, teamwork, and competition, TUSC365 is especially proud of Ultimate’s #1 rule: Spirit of the Game, which prioritizes character, respect, and integrity above all else. We feel that this is what makes Ultimate a particularly meaningful opportunity for young athletes.
Our primary goals for the TUSC365 + Austin Montessori After-School Program will be
To introduce a love of ultimate, movement, and field sports awareness to Austin Montessori students
To build community and respect among classmates and friends on the Austin Montessori campus
To provide an athletic outlet AND promote social emotional skills such as self-advocacy, communication, and conflict resolution through Spirit of the Game
We feel that Spirit of the Game is directly aligned with Montessori philosophy, and that Ultimate is an excellent way to extend the skills and traits promoted in the Austin Montessori environment!
Our Spring 2025 session will include 8 practices right after school lets out. Our coaches will all be background checked, SafeSport certified, and TUSC-trained to work with this age level. While there will certainly be ultimate instruction and games, we’ll be prioritizing movement, fun, and a sense of teamwork between players. Note that we’ll be using Discraft Ultrastar discs AS WELL AS J-Stars — which are specially designed to be smaller and softer for younger hands — while still moving and flying the same way as Ultrastar discs!
WHEN IS IT?
Tuesdays, 3:15pm-4:30pm
March 25th-May 13th
WHERE IS IT?
All practices will be held on the Sunset Trail campus of Austin Montessori School.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Austin Montessori Students (Elementary Community)
All genders
All abilities
All experience levels
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
TUSC365 strongly believes in reducing barriers for kids to play ultimate. With that in mind, our payment model has a sliding scale with three different options, so that families may select the price that aligns most closely with their budget.
Consider paying the Regular Price ($160) if this amount would be neither a financial hardship nor sacrifice for you and/or your family. This option ensures that all expenses are covered for our program to function.
Consider using the Pay it Forward Price ($200) to cover the cost of your registration and to directly facilitate opportunities for other players. This option also directly benefits other youth ultimate players in our community by ensuring that all expenses are covered for our program to function, AND that ALL PLAYERS receive the same high-quality experience regardless of their financial circumstances.
Consider paying the discounted Accessibility Price ($120) if the Regular Price or the Pay it Forward Price would lead to a harmful impact on you and/or your family.
Please note that for our sliding scale to be successful, we rely on families that can pay the Regular Price to do so, or to help others participate by paying the Pay it Forward price. We also offer deeper discounted rates and full scholarships, if necessary. Contact tusculti@gmail.com to learn more about these options.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Click the button below to checkout.
Complete payment.
Once payment is complete, you’ll be redirected to a registration form. Be sure to fill out every field on this form and hit “submit” at the end. [Registration is not complete until both payment and the form have been submitted.]
Watch for a confirmation email and more information.
Thank you for joining us! See you on the field!
For more ultimate this spring and summer, stay tuned to our Instagram (@tusculti) and our website (www.tusculti.com). You can also email TUSC365 Director Colleen Kepner at tusculti@gmail.com or our new Elementary School Coordinator Tamiya Smith at tamiyatusc@gmail.com
This event always fills up fast, so sign up today to secure your spot!
Video Credit:
Hoag Kepner - @dreamstudiosatx (Instagram) || Website
Photo Credit:
Matthew Brooks - @matthewbrooksimages on Instagram and @imagesmatthew (Twitter)
Jon Kniss - @austinallstarphoto (Instagram) || Austin All Stars Photography (Facebook)
Tyler Whitman
