ESLR

Doing service learning with a division higher then you there is so much to learn and each practice I go to with their team is really cool. I learn from not just the coaches and the stuff that they know but I learn from the players and things that they've learned over the years they've been playing the sport. I've talked to all the staff members but I think that a way to improve my learning is to talk to them more and ask more questions about the way they see coaching as well as what I've asked the head coach. Maybe even talk to the players and what they think about the team they are on and hwo they like playing and how they see softball.

20 min. Presentation- Rough Draft

Topic: Coaching Youth Softball

EQ: What is the most effective way to influence young athletes to play softball?

Objective:
      Teach the class the effective way to teach young athletes new skills
Procedure:
      - Ask the class for what they think is the best way to show a group of kids and athletic skill or new drill
      - Go through the 6 step process that teaches kids drills easily and how to properly execute each step
            - Have the class participate
      -Check For Understanding: have the class learn the skill while showing them how to teach the skill
            - Step 6 of the process involves asking questions about the skill being taught, include questions on how you're supposed to teach

Materials: Choose a drill to teach (equipment for drill), outdoor lesson)

EQ with Preliminary Answers

EQ: What is the most effective way to influence young athletes to play softball?
1. Proper Communication
2. Knowledge of game and skills
3. Motivation

Interview#2 Questions

1. Did you play softball when you were young?
         How did your coaches influence you?
2. What is your approach to a game? (strategy, philosophy)
3. How long have you been coaching?
         How many teams?
4. Can you give any advice to players that are looking to play college ball soon?
5. Have you worked with youth teams?
             Can you give any advice to new coaches for youth teams?

5-min. Presentation Reflection

What would you say stood out about your presentation performance and why?

I think that my performance wasn't great, but it was okay because I had things to talk about for 5 minutes. And I was talking about balls which makes teenagers giggle haha.

What was the most challenging  to do and why?

The most challenging part of the 5-min is to figure out what to talk about for a short amount of time because there is so much to talk about, narrowing the topic down to only five minutes is tough, when you can keep going on and on about the topic.

Interview 1 Reflection

What is the most important thing that I learned from the interview and why?

What I learned the most is that what I have been reading is actually true to a lot of people. The philosophy of a coach is very important when it comes to their team, and being able to pass on your knowledge and be a mentor for little girls is a rewarding experience. Even if coaches don't have the same reasons to coach or have had different experiences a good coach always teaches his players about life not just winning and losing.

5min. Presentation- Rough Draft

Objective: Teach the class what a coach’s job is. Tell them about different coaching practices and what good coaching is versus bad coaching.

Procedure:

1. Check the class’s background on sports
1. Raise your hand if you played a sport
2. Ask the class about significant things that tier coaches do when coaching them (in games or at practices)
3. Explain the job of a coach.
4. Talk about the influence of a coach on everyone around them.
1. Act out how the attitude of a coach can affect everyone’s game (role playing)
5. Check the class for understanding
1. Do you know see what coaches may do wrong to affect the teams performance?

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