What do we do?
We deliver multi-sports programs and INSPIRE every child’s potential to THINK DEEPLY and grow into a well-rounded, CURIOUS YOUNG ADULT.
We ensure that every child is given opportunities to discover their interests and talents while playing the sports they love. We prepare students to be the idea creators of the future, effort driven individuals who learn from mistakes and move ahead with confidence in their choices.
About Us
Who are we?
We are a community in which students, parents and coaches work together to create a learning environment which is intellectually exciting, sports engaging and creatively stimulating.
How do we develop your child's cognition?
Through intentional reflection we inspire students to construct meaning, ask thoughtful questions and apply what they learn in order to problem solve creatively.
Where are we going?
Our Vision is to inspire and empower a community of lifelong learners.
Where meaning and change are created with curiosity and consciousness.
Where members are a creative workforce that solves real life problems.
What will our students learn
Our students learn how to co-create meaning, collaborate and practice team learning. They learn how their minds work and understand the value of having learning partners as an essential and integral part of their everyday lives.
Some of the science behind our program?
Because sport provides an equilibrium between:
1. group demands & individual demands,
2. aggressive behaviors and self-control.
Sport fosters a sense of belonging to a group, and teaches coping with both victory and defeat.
Regular moderate to vigorous exercise improves teens' academic performance:
The findings are based on a representative sample of almost 5000 children who were all part of the Children of the 90s study, also known as the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). This is tracking the long term health of around 14,000 children born ine the UK between 1991 and 1992 in the South West of England.
Children who are active in Sports & Physical Activity have shown higher levels of Cognitive Development in 4 areas:
1. Attention - focus,
2. Thinking - planning,
3. Language - executive function,
4. Learning & Memory - retention.
Regular physical activity leads to:
1. Better circulation and oxygen supply to the brain,
2. An increase in bone and muscle density,
3. Greater tolerance of stress.
Our Courses
Age Groups and Curriculum
Our challange is to create a program which maximises the benefits of PA and develops cognitive abilities in a structured way
3-5 Yr Old
Young learners are encouraged to learn through engaging sports hand-on experiences designed to challenge their thinking and develop who they are. During this stage we focus on Character Development.
- Cooperation - Teamwork;
- Responsibility - Consequences;
- Discipline - Steps to follow;
- Active listening - Other people's view.
6-8 Yr Old
At the heart of our though creators curriculum is the learners profile which puts the student at the centre of everything we do and offers them opportunities to:
- Inquire - develop natural and systematic curiosity, by developing the skills of inquiring;
- Think - be creative, critical and reflective thinkers who are able to apply their thinking to new situations;
- Communicate - be effective communicators, conversant and open minded;
- Take risks - be prepared to experiment and take calculated risks, to explore new ideas both independently and in collaboration with others;
- Know - become more knowledgeable, and be able to explore new ideas and issues;
- Care - be caring, with respect empathy for diversity in opinions;
- Be open minded - valuing the language, culture and beliefs of others;
- Be balanced - be well balanced individuals, resilient in the face of difficulties;
- Reflect - be reflective learners, developing an awareness of their own strengths and areas that need improving;
- Be principled - develop principles that reflect the values of community and respect of individuality.
9-12 Yr Old
Our deep thinkers curriculum incorporates five essential elements - Knowledge, Concepts, Skills, Attitudes and Action. Students are given the opportunity to:
- Gain knowledge that is relevant to what they try to achieve;
- Develop an understanding of concepts, which allows them to make connections throughout their learning;
- Acquire transdisciplinary and disciplinary skills;
- Develop attitudes that will lead to international - mindedness;
- Take actions as a consequence of their learning.
- The programme supports students efforts to construct meaning from the world around them by:
- Drawing on their prior knowledge;
- Providing provocation through new experiences or questioning and:
- Providing opportunities for reflection and consolidation.
- Our approach respects students' ideas and thoughts and encourages them to question, consider and refine their understanding of the social and natural world.
Parents
Gain In-depth understanding of PTTS coaching system, practices, concepts and tools.
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- Develop children's ability to give meaning, reason and make associations in order to produce their own learning;
- Understand the Coaching model and the parent’s role as a coach;
- Assess children's performance by their ability to respond and improve their cognitive skills;
- Close the gaps between current and desired performance levels by confidently providing performance feedback, developing individuals and appropriately following up.
Fundamentals
Testimonials
Leo (11 y.o) was a bright and curious child with a lot of potential, however he lacked focus, confidence and was prone to emotional outbursts.
After 3+ years of attending PTTS, Leo has developed self confidence, found a sport he loves, he is now able focus well, strategize and work hard despite challenges and has evolved in to a happy and balanced kid. As Parents, we have learned more about coaching kids through positive support and constructive inquiries.
Ms M. Lee, Leo’s
Before joining Ptts basketball programme Clement (6 yr) was a passive boy who did not like taking risks. He didn’t want to try new things due to the lack of confidence. He was quite stubborn and liked to do things in his own way.
After 2+ years of attending PTTS, Through fun physical activity and games, he has learned important building blocks to becoming a better person, how to face failure & recover from mistakes, Cooperate with teammates & show respect, and lastly to forgive others and show empathy. As a parent, I have learned a great deal from PTTS in dealing with Clement.
Sandra, Clement’s mom
Max (8y.o.) was always shy and slightly timid. According to feedback from both teachers and coaches, this projected in both class and sports which potentially could impact his development.
After attending PTTS for 2 years, He has not only rediscovered his love for basketball and other organised sports, ...But just as important, found a confidence in class to communicate his ideas and thoughts more confidently, which has positively impacted his progress according to Teacher reports.
Amy & Brandon, Max’s parents
Caleb (6 y.o.) is very intelligent and a quick and highly motivated learner, but he was always very impatient and sometimes could not control his emotions.
After attending PTTS for 2 years, Caleb has developed much better control through seeing things from more perspectives and learning techniques of calming himself down. He is also building teamwork skills through really enjoying him in his basketball lessons!
Karen Lee, Caleb’s mother