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Active Project: “Character Development through Sport (Tennis)”

Period: January 1, 2021 - present

Implemented in collaboration with Raluca Ciulei Tennis School, the project uses tennis as a primary educational tool for character development, while fostering motor, social, emotional, and cognitive skills in children, with a particular focus on executive functions. For dedicated and perseverant children who aspire to performance, the project provides a structured pathway toward the top of world tennis.

Results

Progress in Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Standardized DESSA and Yellow-Red assessments showed a significant correlation between participation in the “Character Development through Sport (Tennis)” project and improvements in 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-specific competencies.

Progress in Attitude and Mindset

Children’s attitudes on the court, in competition, and during training sessions are marked by maturity and determination. The knowledge and skills they acquire enable them to effectively manage challenging situations and emotional states, maintaining a champion’s mindset.

Progress in Academic Performance

Feedback from teachers indicates excellent school performance, with children standing out especially through the discipline and work ethic developed through sport. This evolution shows that high-performance sport and education, when supported by proper guidance, do not conflict, but rather reinforce one another.

Testimonials and Observations from Parents and Educators

• Increased self-confidence
• Improved communication (speaking with peers, asking for clarification, expressing opinions)
• Better attention and concentration
• Greater interest in learning
• Increased persistence when tasks become challenging
• Higher tolerance for effort
• Ability to request and accept feedback
• Respect for rules and internalization of values
• Improved emotional expression (e.g., joy when receiving positive feedback)
• Stronger self-esteem
• More courage to step outside their comfort zone
• A mindset focused on doing things well
• Development of a healthy competitive spirit
• Stronger intrinsic motivation
• Very good motor skills and coordination
• Correct tennis technique and movement on court
• Greater willingness to engage in physical activity outside training
• Reduced fear of competition
• Visibly improved social skills
• Mutual support and cooperation between older and younger children
• Curiosity and reflective thinking (“why?” questions)
• Self-observation and reflection through journaling
• Greater responsibility and autonomy
• Professional behavior
• Improved self-discipline and self-control
• A mindset of doing better today than yesterday
• Determination, perseverance, and a strong willingness to work and improve