Coach Knight focused on the importance of preparation to win and provided players with the tools necessary to do so through rules, discipline and leading by example. Coach Knight instilled the will to win through a drill that required players to fight for the ball. This simple drill emphasized the will to win through preparation rather than the skill itself. Players gained the drive and confidence to do well and want to do well. Coach Knight used discipline to reinforce his motivational tools by being fair to all and never playing favorites.
Sports have always been viewed as a positive way to develop children and prepare them for life. Sports instill values into kids that are quality life lessons that can set the kids on the right track for their future. Due to the impact that sports can have on a person and their culture, morals, and ethics, the coach-player relationship is extremely important. The coach is the person who instills values into young men and women and can often be the most impactful person in a kid’s life outside of their parents. With that power comes responsibility.
The prices of tickets are outrageous. Position 3: Forcing athletes to give back time by doing community service is great. It forces them to portray a positive attitude about being an athlete. My personal interest in the role of an athlete is serious, because a professional athlete wasn’t just given that position, or job, he or she had to earn it through hard work and dedication, and somewhere along the line in their youth another professional athlete inspired them to want to be
It is obvious that Misty-May Treanor greatly deserves the awards and gold medals she has earned by playing the sport she loves the most. She has definitely put in everything she has into volleyball, and she has a great amount of talent at the sport. Forrest 7 Works Cited Donald, L. “Misty May-Treanor, U.S. Olympic Athletes.” usavolleyball.org. N.p., n.d. Web.
Cole Chandler Dr. Hasell English - 6 Athleticism Athleticism is a natural talent or trait that cannot be taught or learned. It is what defines someone as a good player in sports. It shows that someone has the necessary competitive ability and strength to perform well. The people that truly stand out and give an advantage to a team are the ones that show true athleticism. One could argue that someone who is healthy and exercises a lot is athletic.
Robert Madril Thompson/7 Life skills 22 Feb. 2010 My Core Beliefs Although in present day there are many many bad things that happen in every day life. From drug use to stealing and even murdering, i think its still very important to have core beliefs. A core belief to me is a way of living that will never change no matter what the circumstance. One core belief that i have is to always try your hardest. I think this is the most important character you can have because it will push you through life and help you become a more reliable and better person.
There are two methods used to increase self-confidence: self talk and imagery. Self talk: self talk could be a running commentary in your head whilst performing which could make an athlete perform better, for example when there is a strong attack or break on for the opposite team and I am the last defender before the goalkeeper then I would be saying to myself “stay on your feet. Pressure the ball. Slow him down” and with luck others will come and support in defence preventing the worst case scenario, a goal, to occur. This will have a positive effect on performance because it means that the sports performer will always be alert and will never lose in confidence in their ability, which can only be a positive.
I know that when I take this position I will be faced with countless obstacles but I will not give up on my squad. When I make cheer captain, I will give my all and try my hardest to get this squad where it needs to be. I know my place on the squad should be captain because I am a dependable and responsible person. I am also a well-organized person, so I will always make sure everything that needs to be done for the squad is done. I know I will be capable of organizing the formations of our squad and organizing the stunts that will be used.
I am very active, very into sports and in some cases I do have that thinking I’m the best attitude but I call it confidence. Confidence is what makes me take a chance and try new things, the jocks like to show off their skills and be the center of attention, and that is what I love to do. It might sound conceded and that is how outside people may see us but jocks do have inside feelings and aren’t just stuck up and stupid. Some people are just born with an athletic ability, some more than others, but in my opinion that does not give others the right to discriminate against sporty people. One could say I have been a jock ever since I was 5 when I started playing softball but I am proud to say I am and I will continue to be.
What I love the most about playing sports, more than anything, is the competition. Competition to me, is what sports are all about. Some may argue saying they're about teaching discipline and building character, but to me, it's about competition. Yes, those are very important characteristics one should have, but when it comes down to it, it's all about winning. Why would someone work their tails off, practice for numerous hours a week, eat right, and focus so much on being the best if winning wasn't important?