For the Love of the Game Life Skills & Youth Leadership Program

This workbook contains the complete 8-week Life Skills and Youth Leadership Program designed for students ages 13-21. Used in conjunction with the novel For The Love of The Game, this program guides students through critical examination of leadership, accountability, opportunity, and the decisions that shape their futures.

Over eight weeks, students engage with guided writing exercises, reflection prompts, and discussion questions that connect directly to themes from the novel. Each section challenges students to think critically about the systems around them, the paths they choose, and the consequences of their decisions. The program addresses real challenges young people face: navigating college recruitment, recognizing red flags in opportunities, building personal accountability, advocating for themselves in institutional settings, and understanding how their choices today determine their options tomorrow.

This workbook encourages honest reflection, stronger decision-making skills, and the development of personal leadership. It is designed for use in schools, youth organizations, mentorship programs, detention facilities, and community centers. The program can be facilitated in group settings by teachers, counselors, coaches, or youth workers, or completed independently by motivated students.

The 8-week structure provides clear progression through key life skills and leadership concepts while keeping students engaged with the story and characters from For The Love of The Game. By the end of the program, students will have developed practical frameworks for assessing opportunities, recognizing institutional barriers, building discipline, and taking control of their path forward.

Program Format: 8-week structured curriculum

Target Age Range: 13-21

Recommended Use: Group facilitation or independent study

Companion Novel: For The Love of The Game by C. Grooms and Bobby May