Extra Blog: September

From Left to Right: Coach Osar Rashan (Head Coach, Southlands Christian Football), Coach Richie Orr (Mentor/Assistant Coach), and Coach Max (Trainer from previous season).

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1. Im not quite sure what kind of angle I would take on this assignment yet, but if anything, i plan on volunteering for a kids league to coach football. I think this would be a good start in developing my skills as a leader who is both patient and understanding.

2. I can volunteer at the Ontario Pop Warner league. Its close to my house, and i know the league coordinator from when I played 4 years ago.

3. By teaching little kids how to become disciplined players, it will show that I indeed have what it takes to build a strong team of young athletes. It will help me with understanding the differences between coaching hyper kids and disciplined young adults.

4. Hours log is currently the same as last time. I havent scheduled any more appointments with my mentor yet.

Blog 5- Mentorship Reflection

1. I had a variety of choices of who I could choose as a mentor. Since I was already playing for a high school football team, I figured the best and easiest way to find a mentor was by having one I would see everyday, and could meet up with at any time. The most difficult part about this was choosing from the 5 that were available at Southlands. I chose Richie Ore because he was the youngest and least experienced of the 5. I wanted to learn from someone that is also studying the process of becoming a coach.

2. The most important article i have read so far is the first one, titled: "How to Play American Football." Despite having no author, whoever wrote the did a great job of going in depth of how the sport is played. In addition, the article included visuals and instructions to show just how complex the sport can be.