The Coach Approach

Abstract:
This video contains two sections: one that portrays a boy and his HIV-positive uncle discussing sex, drugs and HIV; and another showing a boy whose coach helps him make decisions. In the first section, the uncle tells his nephew about the dangers of using and sharing needles for drugs. He also mentions that as the boy gets older sex will become an issue, and he needs to know about condoms. The uncle emphasizes that peer pressure will be a factor in the boy's decisions as he gets older, and that the boy will need to resist negative pressure and make good decisions for himself. In the second section, Bobby and his coach (who no one else can see) discuss pressure situations that Bobby needs to think hard about before making decisions. The coach appears to him at the ages of 10, 12 and 16 to run through imaginary situations before Bobby gets into trouble. The coach emphasizes a three-step method to making good decisions: 1. Find out what's going on, 2. Think of other things to do, 3. Leave the door open.


Date Published: 1/1/1991

Comments:
Video Tape

Location Code: 40