North Melbourne’s community arm, The Huddle, has launched an innovative new on-line program, 'True North', which can be accessed during this time.
The concept is an interactive online tool designed to assist youth to find their internal compass and help them discover who they are. True North features the club’s sporting stars, all sharing their personal stories of self-discovery, while encouraging others to do the same.
It is a useful tool for youth, parents, teachers and junior clubs during this time to assist with engagement beyond the football field but also value add to education and clubs football leadership programs offering a lens on topics beyond the boundary.
In its launch episode, North defender, Jasper Pittard speaks openly about the importance of compassion.
“I was brought up in my family to always be wary of other people and their feelings and trying to pick up when people are feeling up or down,” Pittard said.
“For me it’s really important to be aware of other people in the world and what they’re going through, and showing that you care. And it also just takes your mind of yourself as well so that's pretty important to me.”
For Pittard, it’s about understanding different views and opinions.
“You’re not always going to agree with people and certainly there’s some things I don’t agree with," he said.
“But just trying to understand why they think like that and just because you think a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the right or wrong way, they’re just different.
“I think being in a footy club has allowed me to really work on collaborating with people and you’re not to going to be able to collaborate with the same type of people all the time; you want to be with your mates and like-minded people, but sometimes you’re just not going to be and you've still got to make that work.
“We’re all trying to work towards a common goal at the footy club and that’s a premiership, so sometimes you’re going to have to work with people that your values might not align, but how do you find common ground?
“I think it’s been beneficial for myself to be in an environment like the AFL to learn those kinds of things.”
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TRUE NORTH PORTAL
Trent Baumeler
Game and Market Development Coordinator
North Melbourne Football Club
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E: Trent.Baumeler@nmfc.com.au | W: NMFC.com.au
Last Modified on 20/04/2020 14:16