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.