Coaches Complete Training in S.E.N.S.I. Project for Youth Inclusion

Staffolo has concluded a specialized training program for 15 coaches and educators focused on the Conative Methodology, a pedagogical approach designed to enhance inclusion and personal development within youth sports. The final session took place on October 3 at the local municipal gymnasium, marking the completion of a series of workshops within the S.E.N.S.I. project.

Project S.E.N.S.I. and the Conative Approach

The S.E.N.S.I. initiative—an acronym for Sport, Education, New Roads for Inclusion and individual growth—is promoted by the ASD Judo Samurai Jesi-Chiaravalle. The project is funded by Fondazione Cariverona as part of the 2025 “Sport and Culture to Include” grant. According to project documentation, the primary goal of the initiative is to combat educational poverty and promote social inclusion among adolescents through non-formal education and the establishment of positive social relationships.

The training centered on the Conative Methodology, which emphasizes a participant’s motivation, autonomy, and self-awareness. By using this approach, educators are trained to adjust their interventions to meet the specific psychological and physical needs of individual youths. The program aims to move beyond standard coaching by providing technical staff with the tools to recognize different stages of a minor’s development and tailor their sporting and educational guidance accordingly.

Training Sessions in Staffolo

The final day of the course was led by Riccardo Coppari, a judo instructor and expert in the Conative Methodology, and Roberto Paniccià, a physical education teacher specializing in the same approach. The curriculum combined theoretical study with practical exercises conducted on-site.

During the session, coaches and operators worked directly with children and teenagers, allowing them to apply observation techniques and educational instruments in real-time. This practical application was intended to bridge the gap between classroom theory and field operations. The training in Staffolo represented a foundational milestone for the project, establishing the necessary pedagogical framework before the next phase of direct work with participants begins.

Next Steps for Youth Participants

Following the conclusion of this staff training, the project is moving toward its direct implementation phase. The S.E.N.S.I. program is scheduled to engage 50 young people, aged 11 to 17, through a series of sport-educational pathways. These activities will include structured workshops, individual tutoring sessions, and social meetings.

These initiatives are designed to culminate in the final “S.E.N.S.I. in Movement” camp. While the staff training has now concluded, the project remains active as it transitions to the scheduled interactions with the youth participants, which will continue throughout the duration of the grant period.