Week Four Assignment - Final Paper

Subject: Select a coach that you would like to learn more about and choose a book to read and any other supplemental information that would allow you to address the questions below in a 5-7 page paper.

At the end of the fourth week, students will turn in a written paper in which they are asked to do the following:

1. Select and coach of personal interest to you. A person you would like to study and learn more about.

2. Discuss how the coach’s background and experiences, inside and outside of sport impacted the development of their own personal coaching philosophy.

3. How did this coach relate to, communicate and lead his or her athletes and teams?

4. Describe this coach’s motivational approach and techniques to maximize athletic performance.

5. Discuss how this coach prepared, personally and how he or she prepared their individual athletes and teams for competition.

6. Describe how this coach discussed and used the concepts of “winning” and “championships.”

7. Examine the relationship between what this coach projects to his or her athletes and how they live their own personal lives. Do they practice what they preach?

8. Discuss the legacy of this individual on the individuals they coached, the teams and schools/organizations they coached, and the sports they were a part of.

9. Explain how this person has furthered your interest in learning more about your profession and your development as a coach.

10. Address the similarities and differences between Coach Wooden and the coach you selected.

This assignment must:

1. Be 5-7 pages in length, NOT including the cover page and references.

2. Be typed, double-spaced, using a 12-point font with one-inch margins.

3. Include one book about the coach you have selected and at least two (2) additional references that assist you in gaining information about this individual.

4. Cite references at the end of the paper in APA style.