Dear ISY Community,

Nurturing Student involved in Athletes/Arts/Activities: Growing the Whole Student

Students juggle school, sports, activities, and personal growth—a challenge that requires support from parents, coaches, and communities. Nurturing them goes beyond athletic performance; it’s about fostering well-rounded individuals ready to succeed in life.

1. Academics First  

Education is the foundation for life beyond sports. Emphasize academic success through flexible schedules and strong time-management skills.

2. Mental Resilience 

Help athletes develop a growth mindset, handle challenges, and manage stress. Access to mental health resources can be invaluable.

3. Health and Nutrition

Encourage a balanced diet, proper rest, and injury prevention. Healthy habits fuel peak performance and reduce burnout.

4. Teamwork and Leadership  

Sports teach collaboration and leadership. Coaches should foster camaraderie and offer athletes chances to step into leadership roles.

5. Balanced Identity  

Support student-athletes in exploring interests outside of sports to build a well-rounded sense of self.

6. Strong Support System  

Create a safe, encouraging environment. Celebrate efforts—not just results—and inspire them to learn from every experience.

Supporting student-athletes isn’t just about sports; it’s about shaping confident individuals who can thrive in any arena. When we nurture their potential on and off the field, we invest in their future as champions in life.

Good Luck to Our SEASAC Badminton and Softball Teams!

This weekend marks an exciting opportunity for our talented athletes as they compete in the SEASAC Badminton and Softball tournaments!

To our badminton team—may you showcase your precision, agility, and relentless determination on the court. To our softball team—let your teamwork, strength, and passion shine bright on the field.

We’re incredibly proud of your hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship. Remember, you carry the spirit of our school community with you every step of the way.

Play your hearts out, support one another, and most importantly—enjoy the journey! The entire school is rooting for you. Go make us proud!

Good luck, teams!

MS Badminton Tryouts – Sign Up Now!

Attention Middle School Students!

We are excited to kick off the MS Badminton season and invite all interested players to try out! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is a great opportunity to get involved and challenge yourself.

Tryouts will take place on March 25th, and the season schedule will be shared soon after. To sign up, please use the link below:

MS Badminton Sign Ups

For more details on the schedule, expectations, and other important information, be sure to check out this memo.

Please look below for this weeks game highlights!!

Best regards,

Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator

The International School Yangon

Tuesday, March 25th: HS Badminton Match @ ISY w/ ILBC @ 4:30

Wednesday, March 26th: HS Basketball YAC Semifinals Boys @ ISY w/ ILBC (probably) @ 4:30

Wednesday, March 26th: HS Basketball YAC Semifinals Girls @ YIS (probably) @ 4:30

Thursday, March 28th: HS Basketball YAC Finals @ ISY 4:00-6:00

–Good luck to our Badminton and Softball teams as they head off to compete in SEASAC! We are excited to see their hard work and dedication pay off on this big stage. Go, Chinthes!

Questions or More Information

As always, if you have any questions about what is in this blog or anything else that you may think of related to activities or athletics please feel free to contact me at:

rjensen@isyedu.org

Kindest regards,

Ms. Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

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