Table 4.

Coach responses: lower-order themes and data units within each higher-order theme.

Lower-order theme:	Data units:
Higher order theme: increased physical activity
Opportunities to be physically active	Physical activity Not only were they active during the lesson, but it continued at home too Able to get outside and exercise More active Being able to do the 5 k Movement Participate in an outdoor activity with friends Exercise and moving their bodies Time to move Ability to be outside exercising with other girls Opportunity to get outside and move Got to be active which they don't do during online learning Opportunity to be active with others Getting exercise Giving them a lot of moving time Keeping girls active Opportunity to enjoy their love for running following the safety guidelines Able to participate in a sport/activity Exercise outdoors Encouraged them to get up and MOVE! Getting outdoors for physical activity A chance to be active Opportunity to have an outlet for activity
Higher-order theme: social development
Socializing with peers	Meaningful social interaction Connecting with teammates Social and peer interaction Need for social and emotional interaction A place to be sociable and silly Opportunity to connect with peers in a fun and safe way Time to socialize with peers Chance to engage with others in a positive manner Building relationships and being able to spend time with peers Created socialization opportunities Fellowship with others Interactions with peers See their friends Make new friends Forming relationships Forming better friendships and getting along well Allowing girls to socialize Connecting through positive experiences
Feeling part of a group/team	Still able to have a team experience A sense of community Feeling like part of a group Awareness that they were not alone Togetherness Belonging to a team Enjoyed the companionship that they received during practice Opportunity to participate in a “group” activity Teamwork and unity Need of togetherness Belonging A sense of connectedness with girls of the same age group
Higher-order theme: psychological growth
Coping with stress	Mental health Managing negative feelings
	Cope with the world at the moment Allowed them to de-stress and focus on things outside the stress of everyday life Learn skills to cope with this stressful, constantly changing time Teaching girls coping skills Discussed coping skills for the stress of virtual school and sadness Strategies to cope with stress Spending time furthering their mental health needs
Building confidence	Reinforcing their confidence Sense of accomplishment after completing the 5 k Building confidence in what their bodies can do Opportunity to put some stress aside and become a stronger and more confident girl A chance to focus on their self-development Watched their confidence grow in expressing themselves
Higher-order theme: life skills development
Learning life lessons	Positive mindset Opportunity to develop social skills (sharing, cooperation, overcoming shyness, productive disagreement and conflict resolution) Having lessons on emotions bridges gaps with how they are feeling and how they can express it The lessons about feelings and how to manage and communicate them were very helpful Participate in an outdoor activity with friends where they were learning important life skills Staying Positive Opportunity to learn about self-love and respect for others Developed skills to see their strengths, push themselves to reach their goal, and how to support each other Positive self-talk Learned tools which are very helpful to use in their everyday lives, especially during a time like now How to manage emotions Focusing on the positive Learning that people that bring you up are better to be around than people that bring you down Learning social skills “Star power” to build self confidence Lessons that incorporated feelings and how to handle them Learn great life skills during a difficult time Practicing coping methods for negative feelings and self-talk Able to build a toolbox of skills through the lessons Develop strong habits/practices in exercise, mental health, confidence, and relationships Team building skills Learning important life skills during a hard year Star Power
Higher-order theme: positive social environment
Having a safe and supportive environment	Safety for the girls and coaches Safe, multipurpose, extracurricular activity A safe and healthy environment for the girls to discuss issues important to them Positive, meaningful, and real connection that kept safety the top priority Supporting each other Having a safe place to go where they could release some energy in a positive way Forming relationships with other girls in a positive and supportive environment
	Creating an environment for girls to support each other Having a safe and open space for them to share their thoughts and ideas Have meaningful discussions around topics being dealt with in daily lives A chance to talk about Covid in a safe setting Girls had a platform to share in their joys, excitement, triumphs, and hardships Time for girls to talk about their feelings Opportunities to chat about what was on their mind. Time for girls to talk about their feelings in a safe space A place where girls can be silly, a little less formal, and express themselves Opportunity for the girls to talk about their feelings The girls had exactly what they needed to participate safely Providing a safe space for girls to vent and enjoy time with one another A safe space to express emotions Gave them a sense of security Able to express their emotions Being able to talk with other people their age Surrounded by tons of positivity from girls their own age Allowed them to express themselves A safe place to express emotions and share experiences
Higher-order theme: having fun
Having fun	Provided a sense of fun Enjoyed having a more laid back, social activity A fun way for the girls to connect Participate in fun games to take their mind off of things A place for girls to have fun Fun interaction and engagement
Higher-order theme: sense of normalcy during the pandemic
Sense of normalcy during the pandemic	A piece of sanity in the midst of insane times Feeling a sense of normalcy and belonging Surrounded by their peers gave them some normalcy Gave the girls a sense of calm in all this chaos Focusing on growth and positivity during such a limiting and negative time was wonderful for them Great way to get girls moving during this pandemic where you have to spend a majority of time indoors Giving them something to look forward to during this time For many, this was their first time getting together with people outside of their family since before COVID Ability to have a routine Provided girls with stability during uncertain times Chance to be with other girls and stay active during this period of isolation Giving the girls something to look forward to twice a week Consistency—allow girls to continue participating in a meaningful program they enjoy and look forward to. Giving the girl something positive to do during this hard time The girls were able to be “normal” during our time together. Getting back to something somewhat normal! A feeling of normalcy–when so much has been canceled including almost all clubs, GOTR was there. A distraction from the pandemic