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.