Extra Blog December

This month I have been spending lots of time watching my hockey coach. I am a goalie, and the goalies have to split the games. since I don't play every game, I watch what my coach is doing, while on the bench. I have analyzed his pros and cons. it is very helpful to see what causes our team to win and lose, and to see the quick decisions that are constantly being made. I have learned a lot from just sitting and analyzing what the coach does. I have 3 coaches, and each one has a different style. some are more successful then others. their coaching methods are also very different.

End of Month Blog- November

I finally found a mentor. :)

EQ

1. "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

2. A) A is correct. I feel it achieves all of the three requirements.
B) The format on B doesn't sound right.
C) It is oddly formatted, and is a question that cannot be researched. It is an opinion by the customer.
D) D is ok.

3. What is the best possible way to teach kids how to perform to the best of their ability, while have fun in hockey?

Lesson 1 Reflection

1. I think I am most proud of the way I easily met time. After being at the school for 3 years, doing a 10 minute presentation was very easy

2. I feel I deserve a P. I feel I spoke well, and did all the basic requirements. For example when reading the rubric after presenting, I feel I met all the P requirements. I was prepared, met time, was informative, and was interactive.

3. I feel that talking about hockey was what really worked for me. Coaching is a difficult thing to talk about. It is very hard to make sure you are fluently explaining how coaching works, so the rest can get it.

4. If I had a time machine, I would make sure I sighted better sources. I didn't put the video interviews, even though I talked about them.

extra blog October

This month has been very productive. I am super close to finding a mentor, and think I have an in with someone. I recently got my coach to do my second interview. I am also going to start volunteering at my hockey rink.

Interview 2

1. What is your background as a coach?
      I started coaching in 1990 approximately. 25years ago. I have coached from age 6 thru 18. All levels from beginner to college & juniors. Many state championships, National championships, to International Peewee Championships.  
2. How many teams have you coached? From each team, tell me an important experience that helped you become a better coach.
     Well I have Coached over 40 teams over the years. Summer, and spring teams, High School JV &Varsity, Mites thru Midgets different levels. Getting to know my players, this is very important to me. Having a good feel for a player, their family, what they like to do, why they play, build a relationship with them. If I know what motivates a player and give them the respect they deserve they will do the same for me.      
3. Can you ever truly master coaching? If not, how do you get to the best of your ability? Master coaching?
     You have to decide what the ultimate goal is, winning? Building a relationship? Developing? Coaching to me what it says- you coach, mentor, teach, to provide a player with an experience so they can do the same for someone else. If you can show how much fun and passionate the experience is then all will want to do it.    
4. I've heard many people say that coaching is an art. I am wondering how do you see coaching.








     God has given me the ability to lead and coach. I utilize those talents and gifts to the best of my ability. I coach with expectations, but also with love. It is very important to put your arm around a player, during good and bad times. Also to gain the respect you have to give it.        
5. What are your qualifications as a coach.
    Played for 20 years, 25 years of experience, taken many classes and read books. Attended seminars, watch countless hours of video. Most important, I have faith in The Lord that he will be with all the time, which makes me qualified for any situation.    

Blog 8 - Research and Working EQ

1. What is the best possible way to raise kids to perform to the best of their ability, while have fun in  hockey?

• Kids need to be trained at a young age, while incorporating fun into the learning experience.

3. The USA hockey manual has been a big help in the learning process department. I have all the manuals, and plan to continue using them for my research checks.

4. N/A I have not found a mentor yet, and have not started mentorship. I plan to start volunteering at my hockey rink, to get a hands on experience with the kids.