Coach Carter

A philosophy can be defined as ‘a set of values and behaviours that serve to guide the actions of a coach’ (Wilcox and Trudel, 1998, p.41). By drawing from all facets of a person’s life, each is specific to the learner and distinguishes teachers and coaches from one another. It can be consciously developed as the professional, teacher/coach and student within education is exposed to a practice as well as other life experiences. It is believed that ‘clearly articulating one’s philosophy is a prerequisite

keep coaches doing their job of creating mature and respectful athletes (Positive). Children need these positive role models in their lives. Even if a child has great role models as parents, it is even better to have one outside of the family. A coach can serve as someone that kids should admire, love, and respect even though they are outside of their family; this will prepare children for their future of dealing with

football team who just finished another losing season and now looking to address their needs. ESU head coach Sam Winters goes on a recruiting trip and meet’s with Darnell Jefferson a highly recruited running back who has already spoke with the University of Michigan. A college with an appealing football program and education, Darnell’s father tells coach Winters that he is worried about his education. Coach Winters invites Darnell to visit ESU which he accepts as the scene cuts to him arriving to the College

keep coaches doing their job of creating mature and respectful athletes (Positive). Children need these positive role models in their lives. Even if a child has great role models as parents, it is even better to have one outside of the family. A coach can serve as someone that kids should admire, love, and respect even though they are outside of their family; this will prepare children for their future of dealing with

The essay “Coach Fitz Management Theory” was written by Michael Lewis and the stories mentioned were based on past and present comparisons. Most of the ideologies strictly informed that the process is essential, and while Fitz talks about winning, it is the desire and not the victory that is important. There are many examples that refer back to the different statements about winning versus the process. Valuing the process towards a particular goal and perfecting that process will provide you with

For the career road map assignment, I decided to interview a friend, athlete, coach, and counselor at lafayette high school. The interview consisted of what his career path has been leading up to where he currently is in his career. Daniel majored in counselling at UTC in downtown Chattanooga. While he was in grad school for counselling MA, Daniel worked at a running shoe store named FastBreak Athletics in Chattanooga. He eventually ended up being a sales rep for the company and travelled to different

proud to play for one that has a spectacular history of coaching. That coach is Dennis Lorio, who Graduated from LSU (Louisiana State University) with an economic degree and played baseball. “I love the intensity and the relationship in football” Coach Lorio explaining with a passionate expression. I can see it in his eyes that he is very dedicated and hardworking coach. As of now he is 62 years old and still willing to coach. “It’s not the same without coaching. The joy and the sorrow I feel during

Pass. Set. Spike. Serve. Dig. I have heard these words surround me since I was young. Sports have played an important part of my life since I was young taking a parent-and-me swim classes at the local YMCA. I was that kid who played almost every sport out there, from karate to soccer to basketball. Even after all that, it still took me still took me years to find my true passion as far as sports go. Both of my parents played volleyball growing up so it has always been in my life one way or another

This type of “drill sergeant” coaching is all too familiar in youth sports. The coach typically runs practices and games in a strict, no-nonsense fashion. Players who make a mistake are benched or chastised, and they believe in the philosophy that winning is the only way to have fun in sports, every single time. Children are already

“My deepest condolences,” mutters a member of my congregation as she shuffles towards the doorway. “Thank you for your condolences,” I detachedly respond. I attempt to push my way through a pack of people, so that I might exit the somber stone abbey as quickly as possible. I cannot stand being the object of people’s pity for much longer. Their offered condolences just serve as a reminder of my deepened state of sadness. Death is a daily occurrence in our society. Children, spouses, and friends are