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21 Certified GoKids Youth Sports™ Skills Trainers 

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 2025 Certified GKYS™ Skills Trainers 

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2024 Windsor, CT

Pat Ryan, Kaylin Hadley, Abby Mayuri, Billie-Jean, David Lee and Karolina Wytrykowska
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2024 Plano, Texas 

Kristin Pearson, Alex Guzman, ​Taylor Anderson, Michelle Jimenez Re-certification: Stephanie Lu, 
​David DeLozier & Provisional Nilmary Vellegas
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2023 San Antonio, TX

Kristi Arrington, Jacqueline Foreman, Alva Amaker, Shelly Thibodaux, Feliciana McClain, Lindsay Price,
James Jackson, Kinsey Palmer, Mattie Nickelatti

Former BYOP® Player, Jayden Hisel interviews Founder Ruth N. Nelson on the value of becoming a GKYS™ Skills Trainer
Check out our GoKids Youth Sports™ Certification Sizzle 
BONUS: Email Founder Ruth N. Nelson  when your friend registers for the 5-year GoKids Youth Sports™  Skills Trainer Certification Course
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2018-2024 GKYS™ CERTIFIED SKILLS TRAINERS

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PURPOSE
1.     Provide training and certification of the GoKids Youth Sports™ program to parents, elementary school teachers, recreational coaches and youth club coaches.
2.     Provide sports skills training, clinics and camps for kids and youth ages 7 and under (Level 1) and ages 8 and up (Level 2).
 
GoKids Youth Sports™ (GKYS) was created and founded by Hall of Famer Ruth N. Nelson, who has over 40+ years of experience in volleyball.  She has emphasized training kids and youth 12 and under over the past 24 years. She has also created an instructor/trainer certification for the Bring Your Own Parent (BYOP®) Program, working with children ages 10 and under and their parents. Most recently, she has created a 24/7 website and virtual gym for accessing information, including training videos, at www.rnnsportsgym.com
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Level 1 (Ages 7 and under): Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced
Level 2 (Ages 8 and up): Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced ​
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brvc, LLC CEO and BYOP® Founder Ruth N. Nelson have created opportunities for you to receive your In-Person
​GoKids Youth Sports™ Skills Trainer Certification and online courses powered by Art of Coaching 
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2025-2026 
Dates coming for Oklahoma (June 2025) and Nebraska (2025)

GKYS™ Skills Trianer Certification Courses for Level 2 and Level 1 



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 Level 1 and 2 available

Coming Spring 2025: Level 3 (in-person) and Winter 2025 Provisional (online)
​see details below

LEVEL 3:   5 YEAR Certification ​(Tactical and Strategic preparing for competition as well as organizing an 8-week program with on court experience with kidz ages 12 and under)

All details and requirements will be available on 1/1/2025. You are required to have an active Level 2 certification as well as PD VIP membership as part of the Level 3 requirements.
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  • ​In-person training (practical and classroom) 
  • GKYS™ Certified Skills Trainer Level 3 Certificate

Application fee: $100.00
Promotional Certification Rate: 
(available January 1, 2025)


Re-certification online in 5th year for an additional 5-years fee: TBA (additional course requirements)


LEVEL 2:  5 YEAR Certification  (fundamental skills and physical elements of performance and teaching kids on-court)

​In-Person Certification Course for becoming a Certified GoKids Youth Sports™ Skills Trainer
Complete and pay the non-refundable application fee and make FULL payment online for the certification course, receive your discount for VIP RNN Sports Gym™ membership status (first year only), take online BYOP® 101 and HTPS™ courses utilizing the VIP discount code, email both online course completion certificates to [email protected] prior to the certification course event, and a signed participant waiver and photo release must be on file with brvc, LLC, ​as well as signing an NDA and Enduser website agreement ..

Includes:
  • ​5-6 hours of in-person training (practical and classroom) [Value $600]
  • Application fee [$100 non-refundable]
  • 8-week GoKids Youth Sports™ training plan for Level 1 and Level 2 (via email and/or download) 
  • GoKids Youth Sports™ t-shirt  
  • GoKids Youth Sports™ tote bag 
  • Level 2 50-page GKYS™ Skills Trainer Guide (step by step progressions time-coded with key words)  
  • One year (first year only) 50% VIP Membership status at rnnsportsgym.com; benefits include those listed for specific membership level (zoom, videos and materials) [$199] Discount on yearly renewal for VIP status in order to receive special discounts​
  • GKYS™ Certified Skills Trainer Level 2 Certificate
  • Re-certification online in 5th year for an additional 5-years fee: $250 (additional course requirements)
 
Application fee: $100.00
Promotional Certification Rate: 
$500.00


A minimum of 10-12 teachers, coaches, or parents is required to host the GKYS™ certification. The host is also responsible for covering all travel expenses for the GKYS™ Trainer. Please coordinate with the trainer to schedule a convenient time. Additionally, the host must provide access to a gym and a classroom, as well as 8–12 kidz (ages 10 and under) for the training session. An agreement outlining all the necessary responsibilities of the host will need to be signed prior to the event.  (Minimum number of coaches  may vary if hosting a Level 2 & Level 3 together)​


LEVEL 1 – 3 YEAR Certification  (fundamental skills and physical elements of performance) 
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In-Person Certification Course: Certified GoKids Youth Sports™ Skills Trainer
Complete and pay the non-refundable application fee and make FULL payment online for the certification course, receive your discount for GO RNN Sports Gym™ membership status (first year only), take online BYOP® 101 and HTPS™ courses utilizing with GO discount code, email both online course completion certificates to [email protected] prior to the certification course event, and a signed participant waiver and photo release must be on file with brvc, LLC as well as signing an NDA and Enduser website agreement .

Includes:
  • 2-3 hours of in-person training (practical and classroom) [Value $250]
  • Application fee [$100 non-refundable]
  • 8-week GoKids Youth Sports™ training plan for Level 1 and Level 2 (via email and/or download) 
  • GoKids Youth Sports™ t-shirt  
  • GoKids Youth Sports™ tote bag  
  • Level 1 GKYS™ Skills Trainer Guide (step-by-step progressions time-coded with key words)  
  • One year (first year only) and remaining 2 years  with a 50% GO Membership status at rnnsportsgym.com; benefits include those listed for specific membership level (zoom, videos and materials) [$99] Discount on yearly renewal for VIP status in order to receive special discounts​
  • GKYS™ Certified Skills Trainer Level 1 Certificate
  • Re-certification in person ( (additional course requirements)
 
Application fee: $100.00
Promotional Certification Rate: 
$250.00


A minimum of 18-20 teachers, coaches, or parents is required to host the GKYS™ certification. The host is also responsible for covering all travel expenses for the GKYS™ Trainer. Please coordinate with the trainer to schedule a convenient time. Additionally, the host must provide access to a gym and a classroom, as well as 8–12 kidz (ages 10 and under) for the training session. An agreement outlining all the necessary responsibilities of the host will need to be signed prior to the event.  (Minimum number of coaches  may vary if hosting a Level 2 & Level 3 together.)


Provisional: 3 Year Certification (coming Winter 2025)
On-
Line ONLY Certification :  Provisional GoKids Youth Sports™ Skills Trainer
Complete the application and pay the non-refundable application fee, and make FULL payment online for the online course, receive your discount for SET RNN Sports Gym™ membership status (first year only), take online BYOP® 101 and HTPS™ courses utilizing the SET discount code, email both online course completion certificates to [email protected] prior to receiving the link for the provisional pre-recorded online course, as well as signing an NDA and Enduser website agreement.
 
Includes:
  • Online Recorded PowerPoint presentation by Founder Ruth N. Nelson
  • Application fee [$100 non-refundable]
  • One year (first year only) and remaining 2-years with a 25% discount off SET Membership status at rnnsportsgym.com; benefits include those listed for specific membership level (zoom, videos and materials) [$49.00] Discount on yearly renewal for VIP status in order to receive special discounts 
  • GKYS™ Certified Provisional Skills Trainer Certificate  (additional course requirements)​
 
Application fee: $100.00
Promotional Certification Rate: $100.00 - $50.00 (rate will vary) 


This is strictly an online presentation course designed for registered participants who want to learn more about teaching kids and developing an 8-week training program, and learning about the basic fundamental skills of volleyball.


6 EASY STEPS 

Register TODAY for In-Person GKYS™ Certification Course 
​by click on the nearest 2024-2025 Course or complete application to HOST
STEP 1: Click to  Complete the GoKids Youth Sports™ Certified Skills Trainer Application. (please click on the following sites to register for 2025-2026) certification courses or hosting or attending other locations: ​
Hosting your own course or wanting to attend another location
​Application  (minimum 8-20 coaches plus all travel expenses for GKYS™ Trainer and / or Founder


Hosting your own course or interested in other locations

STEP 2:  Make non-refundable application fee and full payment online by clicking the payment link (select level of certification)   ​
MAKE PAYMENT for Application & Certification
Attention: You must make FULL payment in order to receive a discount on RNN Sports Gym™ VIP membership link.  Only 8-20 coaches will be accepted for this specific certification course.

STEP 3:  ​You will receive an email from RNN Sports Gym™ asking you to complete your website registration for your one-year VIP Membership by adding your email, creating a username and password (www.rnnsportsgym.com)​

 STEP 4:  ​Once you are registered, go to the VIP court and go under tab for discounts.  You will receive a promotional discount for both online courses that are part of your certification requirements.  You will need to register for BOTH Courses at the same time to get your discount and complete both online courses (BYOP® 101 and Home Training Program Series™ powered by Art of Coaching) 30 days prior to taking the online provisional course or in-person course.   Once you have completed both courses, download  BYOP® 101 and Home Training Program Series™ certificates and email them to [email protected].

HTPS™ Overview and link for registration. click here 

BYOP® 101  click here
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STEP 5:  ​Downlaod brvc, LLC participant waiver and photo release and sign, date and return to brvc, LLC [email protected] before your certification course.  If you are receiving your certification at Net Results please complete their waiver.​
3_v4_participant_agreement_brvcllcgkysnart_6.25.22.pdf
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This waiver is needed if your course is hosted at Net Results Sports
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STEP 6:  You will receive final confirmation from brvc, LLC Founder Ruth N. Nelson ([email protected]) once we have received application and fee, waivers (2), full payment and certificates of completion for online courses (2).  Any final changes in the schedule  will be emailed to your email that you have submitted on your application.  ​

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2025-2030 - Dallas/Ft Worth, Edmond, OK, Nebraska, Montana, Boston, Maryland/ DC /Virginia, & Seattle 


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NOTE: Skills Trainer's fee (application and membership)  and length of certification may vary from year to year so check rates and length of certification that apply to the year that you receive your certification.  Some promotional rates may apply when attending approved clinics and/or events. Credits can be applied after paying the full Skills Trainer's fee for In-Person Certification, completing all necessary applications and forms (application, application fee, signed End User Agreement, participant waiver, photo release online or hard copy), providing both BYOP® 101 and HTPS™ Certificate of Completion, and paying FULL membership fees (provisional or certified).  Revised 10.15.2024
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Application fees and yearly requirements will be updated on a regular basis;
​ please check for most recent update for Certification.

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