The TMDF counselor polo is much more than just a shirt. It symbolizes leadership both on and off the courts. We wear it every monday when the guest speakers come and every friday when we go on the field trips. Every week we have a leadership/lifeskill theme and as counselors we lead discussions about it with the kids. Themes vary from teamwork, to eating healthy, to race. We strive to reinforce the themes through different activities and drills on and off the court throughout the week. Often the Field trip at the end of the week ties into the theme for example going to the Arab American Museum during the week centered around race. These polos show us counselors in a light of leadership allowing us to lead these discussions and help the kids grow and develop important leadership and life skills.