Blog #16: Advisory Meeting #2

EQ: How can a basketball coach most influence a young person's transition to adulthood? 

Answer 2: A basketball coach can most influence a young person's transition to adulthood by teaching them the importance of commitment. 

1) Commitment is essential in adult finances. For example, you cannot simply stop paying for something whenever you want to. 

2) Teaching players commitment is a necessity for a successful team. It is impossible to progress as a team if they players do not fully devote themselves to going to practices and participating in similar events. 

3) Commitment is also important in an adult relationship. For example, one must stay committed to one partner in order to have a happy marriage. 

Concluding Sentence: If a basketball coach teaches their players the importance of commitment, the results will produce more responsible and dedicated adults.

Blog 15 Independent Component 2 Approval

1. I plan to play another sport or intern with a coach.

2. I will use pictures and maybe discussion excerpts to show proof of my 30 hours.

3. I will practice proper coach etiquette and learn about obeying coach's orders.

Blog 14: Independent Component 1

• Literal
• a) I, Seriah Escobedo, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 years of work. 
• b) Raquel Viramontes, Varsity Basketball Coach at Baldwin Park High School. 
• c) Hours are on log. 
• d) My senior topic concerns basketball, so for my independent component I played on the Varsity Basketball team at Baldwin Park High School.
• Interpretive 
• Playing on this team really gave me insight on what it takes to be a basketball coach. We participated in many games and had countless hours of practice. 

  

  (This was when I sprained my ankle.)

  
• Applied
• This component helped me understand the foundation of my topic by showing me exactly what a coach does; meaning organizing practices, joining tournaments, giving a motivational speech before a game, etc. 

Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection

1. I am most proud of the fact that my presentation went smoothly and I wasn't nervous at all.

2. (a & b) I personally would give myself a P+ because I met all requirements and surpassed the 10 minute time requirement.

3. What worked for me in Lesson 2 was my love for the topic and my extensive research, I had a lot to talk about.

4. If I could change anything about Lesson 2, I would just explain my resources more in depth.

5. As of right now, the only thing I could think of for answer 2 is for coaches to expose their players to opportunities to advance in the sport. (getting scouted etc.)