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.

Extra Blog Post March

My Hockey season is over, and Powderpuff has officially ended. Coaching the girls was a real eye opening experience. I feel like it helped me a lot. I realized that not everyone is capable of the task at hand, and it takes.... well, a coach, in order to get everyone on the same page. I had to make sure everyone was up to speed, and make sure everyone was ready, when it was game day. Although we lost, I believe that the girls were at least 10 times better than when they first came to practice. with the limits they gave me, I conditioned them to be the best kids they can be. The problem is no one had enough drive to push themselves. If they did, I would have been able to work them into tip top shape. They would have creamed the Juniors. But, they didn't even like running a lap. I knew I couldn't push them to their limits, so as a coach, I had to come up with another solution. I developed different drills that had incentives, or were fun, so that the girls would be motivated to work. This was a good way to develop my coaching skills, because it gave me an opportunity to see how coaching really works. I was able to teach what I could to get the girls to perform. I am proud to say that they got better too. They truly impressed me on game day. The only reason we lost was because of bad coaching. We didn't make the right calls when game time came along. It was a close game, and if the coaches made a few different calls, I believe we could have won. After it was all said and done, I am glad I had the chance to work with the girls, and coach them. I feel like it was a really good hands on experience, and really helped me in my path to coaching.

interview 4

1. What makes a coach?
2. What is the best way to coach kids?
3. Who are the best kids to teach?
4. What is the best age to coach?
5. How much money do you make?
6. Why do you coach?
7. What's your drive?
8. When did you start coaching and why?
9. How can you make kids listen best?
10. What is the best way to teach?
11. How can a man have the power to lead?
12. Is leading something one can learn, or is it natural?
13. What's the best way to succeed at coaching?
14. When does a coach reach his maximum potential?
15. How can a coach better himself?
16. What are the best drills for hockey?
17. How can I best form a bond with kids?
18. What is a good strategy when coaching?
19. What does coaching mean to you?
20. How did you get into coaching?

Third Answer

• What is the best way to incorporate fun while training kids to perform to their best in hockey.

• Having proper communication and relationships is the key to having fun while playing hockey.

• If you have a strong bond with a kid they will want to learn from you.
• The kids will trust you more and the decisions you make.
• They will believe.

My 3rd interview coach told me if you have a strong bond with a kid it makes the job easier. The kids now have trust in the decisions you make, and will listen to you.

• If you push yourself as a coach and make sure you get to know everyone, you become all the more stronger. More confident in yourself and your coaching abilities.

Extra Blog Feb.

This month I have been working with my team a lot. We just finished our last practice yesterday, and are now going to playoffs. Today 2/28/15, was our first game of playoffs. We won. I gave the team a pregame talk, and let them know what we needed to do to win the game. I have also been coaching powder puff. It has been really helpful. I have created drills to make it as fun as possible.

Interview 3

1. What do you think is the best way to have fun while training kids in hockey?

To compete. Have the kids compete, with an incentive.

2. What do you think is the best drill, and why?

A drill that you are able to skate and pass. Shooting is important too, but skating and passing are 2 key parts of the game. The drill that we call the special drill has all 3, so I would say that.

3. Do you believe that a scrimmage is the best way to teach kids?

If there is something to play for, like counting the score, then yes. You have to play for something.

4. How would you first approach kids, who are just starting off?

Let them have fun. Let them know that at the beginning of the day, they may be at the bottom of the ladder, but let's say after 3 practice, they are now 3 rungs up. Let them know they are doing good.

5. After a kid first learns to skate, what would you teach them next?

If the kid is young, I would then teach them the flow of the game. The basic fundamentals.

6. What would you do differently when teaching big kids compared to little?

After age 11 the stakes go up, and the game is more important now. You need them to have focus, and the right mind set.

7. What would you do the same?

I might teach them basics still, but the older kids really need that different mind set that there is more at stake.

8. How can a coach perform to his best, and continue to progress?

Continue to evaluate, and watch videos. You also want to get a good relationship with your players, that is what makes a successful coach.

9. What are some techniques that you use to separate you from other coaches?

I'm big on relationships and trust. I like to build up a proper relationship to get someone to do what I want them to do, you have to build trust. If they trust you, they will believe in you and do it.

10. If a kid is struggling, and not performing as well as the others what do you do?

Like I said form that relationship? And then make sure he knows what he needs to work on. It is not bad to pull a kid aside, and give him the proper attention.

Answer 2

1.  What is your EQ?
What is the best way to incorporate fun while traing kids to perform to the best of their ability in hockey?
2.  What is your first answer?
If you make drills that are super fun, then the kid won't even know they are working.
3.  What is your second answer?
When the kids Scrimmage against each other, they are having fun and learning their abilities. 4.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.
A. When kids play against each other, they are having fun trying to perform better than their teammate, while learning their abilities.
B. The kids have a chance to play in a real game situation.
C. When the kids practice against each other, they can do better in games, and have more fun, because they're winning.
5.  What printed source best supports your answer?
101 hockey tips by USA hockey
6.  What other source supports your answer?
My hockey team
7.  Tie this together with a  concluding thought.
When the kids practice, and are serious about the game, you have unlimited potential.

independant comp. 2

Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
I plan to practice with my team, and analyze what they do wrong and right. I also plan to work with my mentor and coach kids, as well as coach kids, and powderpuff
2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
I will make sure to work hard, and teach the team what I know.
3.  Explain how this component will help you explore your topic in more depth.
It helps me see coaching first hand, and learn from the mistakes of my team and coach.

Independent Component.

I, Slade Dude Suzuki, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

Coach Chris (951) 830-5868.

I have watched my coach, and his techniques of coaching. I have analyzed the good and the bad, and have used what I learned into my coaching style. I am using it right now for the Powderpuff team.

I spent 30 hours studying my coach. I have made notes on what makes a good and bad coach. Watching my coach has really helped me out. I have a 1st hand experience of what being a coach takes, and just how much pressure it can be.

This has helped me answer my EQ, because I now know what it takes to be a coach. My main goal is to teach proper form, while having fun. I feel that by learning all that I have, I can now take it, and make the people I coach have a good time, while still learning how to play. I now have all these tools in my toolbox, that I can develop into the proper tools I need to get the job done. The overall experience has really helped me, and I think I can become a pretty good coach. Not just at hockey, but at any sport.

Extra Blog Post January

This month I have contacted my mentor, and have started working with him to get my 50 hours. I have already finished my 30 required, and now have to work on the 50. I have about 26 hours so far, and should be able to finish before the end of the year.

lesson 2 reflection

1.What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?
The activity was really good, and I am glad I made time, with more content to spare.
2. a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

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     b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.
I did all the requirements. I met them, and I feel I went over with the activity. I also had a nice powerpoint.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?
It was easy to say what I needed to, because of all the research.
4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?
Make sure not to lean against the table.
5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?
Honestly I haven't thought about that. Just working on the here and now.

blog 12 Mentorship 10 Hours

1.  Where are you doing your mentorship?
Upland California
2.   Who is your contact?
My old coach fernando soltero
3.   How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?
I currently have 0 hours, because my hockey schedule is the exact same time as mentorship. I am the goalie, and can miss practice. I am curious though, if I can use my normal coaching hours as mentorship hours. I coach players, and analyze what my coach is doing. I see his pros and cons while watching him on the bench.
4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
I was not able to do the 10, if I am able to count my learning lessons with my current coach though, I did a lot. I watch him as I'm on the bench, help other players, coach other players, talk to refs, ask about calls they made, instruct drills, and talking with my other coach.

Holiday Update

 1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you do over the break with your senior project?

 I did not do anything over break. I played a hockey game at the Honda Center though. I have not had time to work with my mentor, because my hockey schedule conflicts with his practice time.

2.  What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

That the Honda Center is amazing!

3.  If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

I would talk to my new mentor I have.