Extra blog May

Well its all coming to an end. It was fun made memories that I will never forget. It was an interesting year, but it was one that I wouldn't change anything about. Senior year went by so fast, and was fun. I hope the skills I learned will help me in my future endeavors.

Blog 23: Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I think I was most proud of myself during presentations. Right now I am really sick, and I was worried I wasn't going to do good, because I was sick, but then at the end of my presentation, people just said how amazing I did, and I only got one recommendation. So I was pretty proud that I was able to show everyone a fun time, while being sick.

(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?

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b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?

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(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

I think it had a nice flow to it, but I think the people viewing it is what worked for me. They were really polite, respectful, and had nice things to say afterwards.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

My activity debrief!!!! Everyone said I did so well, even the teacher. I'd hate to get marked down big points because I forgot to debrief my activity at the end.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

Senior project has taught me a lot of important things such as leadership skills, or working with others, but I think the biggest thing it has taught me is patience. I am not a patient person at all, and when it comes to coaching little tikes, or players who aren't as good as others, it could be really frustraiting. I learned to eventually keep my cool though, an I think that patience is such an important skill to have. I think my leadership skills have improved a lot too. It felt kinda natural to me in a coaching environment, but I have learned to increase my leadership skills through my mentor, and my ICs. While doing my ICs, I learned how to step up my game in situations such as powderpuff, or hockey lessons. Overall I had a fun time doing my senior project, and learned life long skills that I will use forever.

Blog 22: Mentorship

    Interpretive

     What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?
Over the course of this year, I have gained knowledge that I will keep forever. Knowledge that is not just applied to Hockey, but Life in general. For example, I learned about teamwork and leadership. These are probably the most important skills I gained from coaching. These skills are so important, because they don't just apply to hockey, they apply to skills needed to succeed in life. My leadership skills have improved ffrom what they originally where, and while my teamwork skill might not be as great as they should be, they have improved as well. I plan to use these set of skils in the future, in any job I might do.

   Applied

     How has what you’ve done helped you to answer your EQ?  Please explain.

While coaching and analyzing coaches this year, I was able to get a proper feel for the position. As I accumulated these skills, I was able to answer my essential questions. For example I got my first answer from training kids. I learned that if kids are having fun, they won't realize they are learning. I also learned about one o the best drills that can be applied to any sport. A scrimmage is a drill that can be ued for any sport, and is probably the best drill out there when it comes to honing your skills. Toward the end of it all though, I learned that the most important thing when it comes to coaching, is the relationships you form with your players. If you do not have a proper relationship with them, none of it will be fun. This is why this is such an important answer when it comes to  making thinfs fun, but teaching at the same time.

Exit Interview

Content:

(1) What is your essential question, and what are your answers?  What is your best answer and why?

My Eq is What is the best way to incorporate fun while TRAINING kids to perform to the best of their ability in hockey? My best answer is my answer 3. Relationships are the best technique to train kids, while having fun. This is the best answer, because without a strong bond with your players, the players won't have something to look forward to.

(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer? 
I spent a long time doing research, but ultimatly the interviews helped e the most, although I did decide on it myself.

(3) What problems did you face?  How did you resolve them?
My biggest problem was trying to come up with my 3rd answer... the best answer. It took me a hile, because I wanted to come up with this answe on my own. So I used little help, but I did find help in my interviews.

(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?
My 2 biggest sources that helped me develop this answer is Coach Gary and Coach Mike. These two coaches gave me a real understanding of what it means to be a coach, that you cant just find in some blog or website.

Extra Blog April

Working on Senior Project.

Independent component 2

Content:  

A) Include this statement: “I, student name, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”
B)No source. just me.
C) I was able to coach the girls powderpuff team, and coach some of my own team, while giving a few lesson to some players.
I was able to complete 30 hours of coaching. I coached powderpuff, I also gave lessons, and coached my team. Although we didn't win, I feel as if I did my best to let the girls and players be the best hey can be. 

This independent component hardly helped me answer my EQ. I already had my answers locked in. What it did do though was help me confirm my answers. For example, anytie we had a scrimmage, it brought out the best in all the players. Pushing themselves to compete. Or when I created fun games, its helped players want to do the exercises they didn't like doing. For example, Running. I also was able to form bonds with a few people, and this led them to having more trust in me.

Interview 4

1. What makes a coach?

A coach is a motivator/ teacher.

2. What is the best way to coach kids?

Positive enforcement. Explain the negative.

3. Who are the best kids to teach?

You can’t really decide who you get to coach, but whoever you do coach, you have to make the best of it.

4. What is the best age to coach?

I enjoy coaching all ages, but I started coaching a youth program for about 6 years, and its really amazing to see these kids all these years later, and how much they’ve progressed.

5. How much money do you make?

It’s not really about the money. Coaches don’t make a lot of money, and you can not make a living off what they make.

6. Why do you coach?

I did it mostly because my children were interested in the sport, and started playing. I did a lot of book work on the sport itself, and wanted to give kids proper information

7. What's your drive?

8. When did you start coaching and why?

I’ve been coaching for around 13 years off and on, I started coaching 3 to 6 year olds, then ran that program. Moved onto competitive roller coaching, then ice. In there are 5 levels of coaching, I just need 5 the highest honors.

9. How can you make kids listen best?

Make it fun. If you make it fun and short, you can keep interest and focus.

10. What is the best way to teach?

I think you need to have positive reinforcement, and not be negative.

11. How can a man have the power to lead?

educate yourself. Doesn’t matter what you are learning.

12. Is leading something one can learn, or is it natural?

Leading is more of something that comes natural. Like that saying “born a leader,” but I think anyone can be able to teach, as long as they get the proper training on how.

13. What's the best way to succeed at coaching?

Most coaches say its winning championships, but I think the most important is that they learned something new, and 2 that they never lose the drive for the sport.

14. When does a coach reach his maximum potential?

A coach can’t really ever reach it. Its continuous improvement, and you are always learning something.

15. How can a coach better himself?

Make sure you have support.

16. What are the best drills for hockey?

For the young ones we play a lot of games, and explain things with a story. Almost like a fairy tale fashion. For the older kids it is based on competition, and the big thing is game play drills.

17. How can I best form a bond with kids?

You need to make sure you give instruction, but not to the point where you are super strict and mean. Patience plays a big role when forming bonds. Especially with kids.

18. What is a good strategy when coaching?

When coaching you are always making split second decisions, so I think you just need to keep your cool. Especially in the ice rink.

19. What does coaching mean to you?

I  think coaching is super important to me. It’s very exciting  to just watch kids improve over the years

20.What is the biggest challenge as a coach?

I think it’s very difficult for a team to play as well, a team. It is always a challenge to get a team to play in unison, because you will always have different forms of players.