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Hoodlinks is a sporting programme focused on the development of Olympic values that is run in two of Guatemala City’s most violent zones.

A total of 116 (80 males; 36 females) athletes (average age = 13 yrs.) participated in this study along with five coaches. Using a mixed-methods longitudinal design, athletes completed a series of questionnaires six months apart that assessed their level of aggressive and caring behaviours, use of life skills both in and outside the Hoodlinks programme, and their overall quality of experience within the programme. Interviews with athletes, their parents/guardians, and the programme’s coaches also took place at both time periods. Results showed high positive experiences in the Hoodlinks programme at both time periods, significant increases in the use of life skills within the Hoodlinks programme as assessed by their coaches, and significant increases in overall communication skills. Interviews with the participants highlighted the importance of running the programme directly in high risk areas and the positive impact that the programme had on the development of life skills for the athletes, the positive changes within the communities where Hoodlinks took place, and the additional levels of support that the Hoodlinks programme had provided to athletes and their families. Recommendations for helping athletes transfer the life skills learnt within the programme to their everyday lives are provided.

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Guatemala
Latin America and the Caribbean
Running
Badminton
Boxing
Judo
Gymnastics
Other
4 – Quality education
16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions.
Youth
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Journal Articles
2018
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Country
Guatemala
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Sport
Running
Badminton
Boxing
Judo
Gymnastics
Other
Sustainable Development Goals
4 – Quality education
16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions.
Target Group
Youth