(1) From my presentation, I am most proud of the fact that I was able to teach others new things about football. To my surprise, I was even able to teach those who know how to play football something new. In my overall project, I'm proud of much I have grown in my experiences as a coach.
(2a) I believe I deserve a P/AP because despite my inability to present a formal presence of research, I was able to present to the class confidently and and show that I did know what I was talking about.
(2b) I believe I deserve at least an AP in my overall senior project because I was able to turn the majority of the assignments on time, and put a lot of work in my independent components.
(3) What really worked for my senior project was that I was able to incorperate both research and experience into my final presentation. I believe that because of my past experiences, I was successful in presenting opinions of both coaches and playerers to find the best answer for my EQ.
(4) At first, I was confident about having to teach a class how to play football because I know how the sport works. However, my fast paced talking proved to be an issue, and I struggled in making time. If I could go back, I would talk slower, and go more into detail about each slide.
(5) Throughout the entire school year, I have been learning more and more new things about coaching. Whether its implamenting various strategies during the games, or using new methods of correction during practices, this year has shown me that I still have much to learn if i want to become a successful coach. Luckily, because of this project, I've gained the want to continue playing and coaching after I graduate. It is because of this project that I've decided to play at Mt. Sac, and continue my experiences at Southlands Christian as an assistant coach. I hope to one day work my way up the levels of coaching, and continue learning new things through my endeavors and experiences.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Blog 22: Mentorship
Literal
Log has been updated.
Interpretive
My time with my Mentor, Coach Orr, has been a great experience and has benefitted my project greatly, to say the very least. Getting the chance to know Coach Orr before asking him to be my mentor helped with the process of meeting with each other much simpler. In addition to that, having had many meetings and multiple opportunities to help coach the Southlands team by his side has made the overall experience benefitial towards answering my EQ.
Applied
The way I came to realizing what my best answer is was quite a humorous process. My mentor and I had constant debates and discussions over "which of the three major football units had the most impact on the outcome of a game." While we both had our preferences and tried to persuade one another which was more relavent, the deciding factor came to which unit, statistically, is responsible for the majority of a team's overall wins in a single season. The answer, which was my preference from the beginning, was the offensive unit.
Log has been updated.
Interpretive
My time with my Mentor, Coach Orr, has been a great experience and has benefitted my project greatly, to say the very least. Getting the chance to know Coach Orr before asking him to be my mentor helped with the process of meeting with each other much simpler. In addition to that, having had many meetings and multiple opportunities to help coach the Southlands team by his side has made the overall experience benefitial towards answering my EQ.
Applied
The way I came to realizing what my best answer is was quite a humorous process. My mentor and I had constant debates and discussions over "which of the three major football units had the most impact on the outcome of a game." While we both had our preferences and tried to persuade one another which was more relavent, the deciding factor came to which unit, statistically, is responsible for the majority of a team's overall wins in a single season. The answer, which was my preference from the beginning, was the offensive unit.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Blog 21: Exit Interview
(1) What is your essential question, and what are your answers? What is your best answer, and why?
EQ: Which of the 3 major football units has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
Answer 1: The Special Teams unit ha sthe most impact on the outcome of a game because of field placement, and extra points.
Answer 2: The Defensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field protection and interceptions.
Answer 3: The Offensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because they score the most field points.
Best Answer: My best answer is Answer 3, the Offensive unit, because the unit is responsible for scoring the majority of the team's points, the harmony of the offense's teamwork, and the inclusion of the team captain, the quarterback.
(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?
Throughout my research, I struggled in finding more information on how often games are won through only the efforts of the defense of special teams. Despite finding a few articles, the number of wins by those two units was miniscule compared to the overall wins credited to the offense's impressive scoring statistics.
(3) What problems did you face, and how did you resolve them?
One problem I currently continue to face is the search for my 4th interviewee. While I have had smaller interviews with coaches and my mentor, I haven't been able to schedule an interview with a professional. I plan on overcoming this issue by interviwing a retired UCLA football player soon.
(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?
The two most significant sources I used to answer my essential question would have to be my mentor and my father. My mentor has been helping me with my project since the beginning of the school year. Whenever I had questions, he didn't hesitate to answer. If he didn't know, he would help me find sources online until I had the information I needed. While my mentor taught me how to become a coach, my father taught me how to play the sport at a very young age. It is because of his efforts and his teachings that gave me the amount of experience and background to fully understand how football works. With this knowledge I have acquired in the past 6 years, I'm sure that in time I can teach anyone how to play football, one step at a time.
EQ: Which of the 3 major football units has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
Answer 1: The Special Teams unit ha sthe most impact on the outcome of a game because of field placement, and extra points.
Answer 2: The Defensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field protection and interceptions.
Answer 3: The Offensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because they score the most field points.
Best Answer: My best answer is Answer 3, the Offensive unit, because the unit is responsible for scoring the majority of the team's points, the harmony of the offense's teamwork, and the inclusion of the team captain, the quarterback.
(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?
Throughout my research, I struggled in finding more information on how often games are won through only the efforts of the defense of special teams. Despite finding a few articles, the number of wins by those two units was miniscule compared to the overall wins credited to the offense's impressive scoring statistics.
(3) What problems did you face, and how did you resolve them?
One problem I currently continue to face is the search for my 4th interviewee. While I have had smaller interviews with coaches and my mentor, I haven't been able to schedule an interview with a professional. I plan on overcoming this issue by interviwing a retired UCLA football player soon.
(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?
The two most significant sources I used to answer my essential question would have to be my mentor and my father. My mentor has been helping me with my project since the beginning of the school year. Whenever I had questions, he didn't hesitate to answer. If he didn't know, he would help me find sources online until I had the information I needed. While my mentor taught me how to become a coach, my father taught me how to play the sport at a very young age. It is because of his efforts and his teachings that gave me the amount of experience and background to fully understand how football works. With this knowledge I have acquired in the past 6 years, I'm sure that in time I can teach anyone how to play football, one step at a time.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Extra Blog: April
While in Mexico, I managed to fit in some school related work by helping coach my cousin's Midget League football team, Los Borrregos de Agauscalietes (The Aguascalientes Rams). I was in charge of the linebacker group, and had them run cone drills, and exercises to increase their reflexes.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Blog 19: Independent Component 2
Literal
(a) I, Alexis Mendoza affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 37 hours of work.
(b) In terms of PowderPuff, I have the other coaches, the players, and the Senior teachers as witnesses to my work. For Southlands, I have my mentor, Richard Orr, wholm helped me and continues to guide me as the season progresses.
(c) Log updated
(d) Throughout the course of my second independent component, I managed to prepare the Senior girls PowderPuff team for the game against the Juniors. Although we were not victorious, the players showed a great effort, and I'm proud of them nonetheless.
Interpretive
Getting the chance to be the head coach of the Senior girls PowderPuff team was such a unique and helpful experience. It gave me a chance to have a hands-on experience in the field of coaching. While it was difficult at times because of attendance issues, it helped me realize the true meaning of being a coach, and taught me the values of being patient and understanding with others. At Southlands, it has been very entertaining transitioning from the status of player to assistant coach. Getting the chance to work with my past instructors as partners is a blessing, and has helped me mature as both a coach and an athlete.
Applied
Being the head coach for PowderPuff was very beneficial when it came to my Senior project. Since my EQ was composed of the 3 major football units, it allowed me to organize and study each position during the practices. Wherever there was a flaw in technique or in the unit overall, I was able to spot it and helped the player in order to benefit the rest of the unit. one example would be the receivers. Most of our practices at PowderPuff were composed of constantly running plays over and over again. As a result, our offense was quicker and more synchronized during the game.
(a) I, Alexis Mendoza affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 37 hours of work.
(b) In terms of PowderPuff, I have the other coaches, the players, and the Senior teachers as witnesses to my work. For Southlands, I have my mentor, Richard Orr, wholm helped me and continues to guide me as the season progresses.
(c) Log updated
(d) Throughout the course of my second independent component, I managed to prepare the Senior girls PowderPuff team for the game against the Juniors. Although we were not victorious, the players showed a great effort, and I'm proud of them nonetheless.
Interpretive
Getting the chance to be the head coach of the Senior girls PowderPuff team was such a unique and helpful experience. It gave me a chance to have a hands-on experience in the field of coaching. While it was difficult at times because of attendance issues, it helped me realize the true meaning of being a coach, and taught me the values of being patient and understanding with others. At Southlands, it has been very entertaining transitioning from the status of player to assistant coach. Getting the chance to work with my past instructors as partners is a blessing, and has helped me mature as both a coach and an athlete.
Applied
Being the head coach for PowderPuff was very beneficial when it came to my Senior project. Since my EQ was composed of the 3 major football units, it allowed me to organize and study each position during the practices. Wherever there was a flaw in technique or in the unit overall, I was able to spot it and helped the player in order to benefit the rest of the unit. one example would be the receivers. Most of our practices at PowderPuff were composed of constantly running plays over and over again. As a result, our offense was quicker and more synchronized during the game.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Extra Blog: March
With the PowderPuff season over, I can transition to helping the Southlands team of the 2015-2016 season.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Blog 18: Fourth Interview Preparation
Questions:
1. What is your personal philosophy about football as a sport?
2. In your opinion, how does the offense benefit the team?
3. In your opinion, how does the defense benefit the team?
4. In your opinion, how do the special teams benefit the team?
5. How can a coach best prepare the offensive unit for the season?
6. In what areas should an offensive coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
7. How can a coach best prepare the defensive unit for the season?
8. In what areas should a defensive coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
9. How can a coach best prepare the special teams unit for the season?
10. In what areas should the special teams coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
11. Which offensive position would you say requires the most preparation, and why?
12. Which defensive position would you say requires the most preparation, and why?
13. Which of the special teams positions would you say requires the most preparation and why?
14. In what ways should a coach push his team to influence teamwork and dedication?
15. How can a coach in training practice his leadership skills to help benefit his team as an authority figure?
16. Coaching a team can be overwhelming. How can a coach manage a team efficiently, and evenly between each unit?
17. How can a coach best cooperate with each player and inspire a good coach-to-player relationship?
18. Which of the 3 major units do you believe has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
19. Which of the 3 major units do you believe has the smallest impact on the outcome of a game?
20. How can a coach best prepare a football team to work together as an overall unit?
1. What is your personal philosophy about football as a sport?
2. In your opinion, how does the offense benefit the team?
3. In your opinion, how does the defense benefit the team?
4. In your opinion, how do the special teams benefit the team?
5. How can a coach best prepare the offensive unit for the season?
6. In what areas should an offensive coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
7. How can a coach best prepare the defensive unit for the season?
8. In what areas should a defensive coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
9. How can a coach best prepare the special teams unit for the season?
10. In what areas should the special teams coordinator focus on that are common in mistakes during practices?
11. Which offensive position would you say requires the most preparation, and why?
12. Which defensive position would you say requires the most preparation, and why?
13. Which of the special teams positions would you say requires the most preparation and why?
14. In what ways should a coach push his team to influence teamwork and dedication?
15. How can a coach in training practice his leadership skills to help benefit his team as an authority figure?
16. Coaching a team can be overwhelming. How can a coach manage a team efficiently, and evenly between each unit?
17. How can a coach best cooperate with each player and inspire a good coach-to-player relationship?
18. Which of the 3 major units do you believe has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
19. Which of the 3 major units do you believe has the smallest impact on the outcome of a game?
20. How can a coach best prepare a football team to work together as an overall unit?
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Blog 17: Answer 3
EQ: Which of the 3 major football units has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
Answer 3: The offensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because they score the most field points.
Reasons:
- the offense is usually the unit responsible for most of points scored in the game.
- the offense focuses more on teamwork and synching together more than the other units.
-the offense is the always a coaches main concern.
Source:
35th article= Kevin Bosner's "The Football Offense" from HowStuffWorks.com
No matter what biased opinion any coach has, each unit, in some way, is dependent upon one another. In the case of a successful offense, teamwork and effort is the sure way to win games.
Answer 3: The offensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because they score the most field points.
Reasons:
- the offense is usually the unit responsible for most of points scored in the game.
- the offense focuses more on teamwork and synching together more than the other units.
-the offense is the always a coaches main concern.
Source:
35th article= Kevin Bosner's "The Football Offense" from HowStuffWorks.com
No matter what biased opinion any coach has, each unit, in some way, is dependent upon one another. In the case of a successful offense, teamwork and effort is the sure way to win games.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Extra Blog: February
Starting this week, I will get the chance to participate in coaching the 2015-2016 season team for the Southland's Varsity team in Walnut, CA. I will attend the practices, help set up the fields,organize game footage, and watch the games from the sidelines. I'm excited mostly because i will get the chance to work with my mentor as a fellow coach.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Blog 16: Answer 2
1. EQ: Which of the 3 major football units has the most impact on the outcome of a game?
2. First Answer: The Special Teams unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field positioning and scoring last minute points.
3. Second Answer: The Defensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field coverage, and turnovers.
4. a) If a team's defense is skilled enough, the team does not require the offense to score any points to win the game.
b) Strong defenses can win games by casuing turnovers or interceptions and making "pick-six" touchdowns.
c) The defense is the only unit that is not dependent on the results of the other 2 units during a game.
5. Article 36: Bosner, Kevin. "Football Defense and Special Teams - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. InfoSpace, 2015. Web. 21 Jan. 2015.
6. Article 37: "How to Be an Excellent Linebacker." WikiHow. Wikipedia, 2015. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.
7. The Defesnive unit is composed of the most athletic, mean, and physically peaked players of a football team. They use their strength and speed to intimidate the opposing team's offense. How? By sending a very painful message, "No matter how good you are, no matter how hard you try, you WILL NOT SCORE. The defensive unit's main objective: stop the play, and get the ball at all costs."
2. First Answer: The Special Teams unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field positioning and scoring last minute points.
3. Second Answer: The Defensive unit has the most impact on the outcome of a game because of field coverage, and turnovers.
4. a) If a team's defense is skilled enough, the team does not require the offense to score any points to win the game.
b) Strong defenses can win games by casuing turnovers or interceptions and making "pick-six" touchdowns.
c) The defense is the only unit that is not dependent on the results of the other 2 units during a game.
5. Article 36: Bosner, Kevin. "Football Defense and Special Teams - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. InfoSpace, 2015. Web. 21 Jan. 2015.
6. Article 37: "How to Be an Excellent Linebacker." WikiHow. Wikipedia, 2015. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.
7. The Defesnive unit is composed of the most athletic, mean, and physically peaked players of a football team. They use their strength and speed to intimidate the opposing team's offense. How? By sending a very painful message, "No matter how good you are, no matter how hard you try, you WILL NOT SCORE. The defensive unit's main objective: stop the play, and get the ball at all costs."
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval
1. For my second independent component, I plan to take a step further in my experience in coaching football by aiding my mentor in coaching the 2015 season team at Southlands team before their preseason starts in May.
2. With the permission of the coach, I plan on video taping each practice, team conditioning, and strength building sessions and will take pictures, as well as do mini interviews with some of the players.
3. By being an assistant coach alongside my mentor, I will get a hands on experience on what it feels like to coach an actual league team. The most essential part about coaching the Southlands team is that I can eventually become n assistant coach as a part time job, after I have had the proper training.
4. Hours link updated
2. With the permission of the coach, I plan on video taping each practice, team conditioning, and strength building sessions and will take pictures, as well as do mini interviews with some of the players.
3. By being an assistant coach alongside my mentor, I will get a hands on experience on what it feels like to coach an actual league team. The most essential part about coaching the Southlands team is that I can eventually become n assistant coach as a part time job, after I have had the proper training.
4. Hours link updated
Friday, February 6, 2015
Blog 14: Independent Component 1
- Literal
a) I, Alexis Mendoza, affirm that i have completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
b) My primary source was my mentor, Richard Orr, because he helped me create the plays and drills that we ran during the practices.
c) Hours updated in "Senior Project Hours"
d) Throughout the course of my independent component, i was able to experience what it feels like to coach a team. Despite the many opinions, and constant patience i must have for every player, coaching isn't as difficult as most people make it seem. It's basically like teaching except on the field.
- Interpretive
In the 30 hours of work i put in for my independent component, i managed to meet up with my mentor more than ever and had a lot of help organizing the Powder Puff team. He helped me create the plays (pass and run) and drills that i coach to the team by separating each position equally. With a total of 4 meetings, we created a total of 5 pass plays, and 4 run plays.
- Applied
This independent component helped me become more confident as a leader, and as a teacher. The best part about coaching the powderpuff team is having assistant coaches to help me when i need it. Having and entire coaching staff makes coaching easier because they can help cover the areas in which i forget to teach. Basically, teamwork is the most important aspect of coaching, as well as learning how to play the game.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection
1. The main thing i was proud of about my presentation was the amount of information i gave. Although there might have been a lack in detail, i covered the majority of what special teams is and how the unit can impact the team during a game.
2a. I would give myself an AP mainly because i didnt turn in the rough draft of my lesson plan.
2b. I didnt turn in a needed component of the p requiremement.
3. I believe that my activity was highlight of my lesson. In my eyes, it taught the audience what it feels like to be in place of the kicker. A lot of tention, competition sturring, and the overall want of winning the challenge.
4. I would definitely explain the kicker's technique more in detail, considering he is the most important person in my answer.
5. My answer 2 will most likely be the defensive unit because i want to leave the offensive unit towards the end my final presentation. The offensive unit requires the most explaination.
2a. I would give myself an AP mainly because i didnt turn in the rough draft of my lesson plan.
2b. I didnt turn in a needed component of the p requiremement.
3. I believe that my activity was highlight of my lesson. In my eyes, it taught the audience what it feels like to be in place of the kicker. A lot of tention, competition sturring, and the overall want of winning the challenge.
4. I would definitely explain the kicker's technique more in detail, considering he is the most important person in my answer.
5. My answer 2 will most likely be the defensive unit because i want to leave the offensive unit towards the end my final presentation. The offensive unit requires the most explaination.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Blog 12: Mentorship 10 Hours
1. I am currently mentoring at Southlands Christian School in Walnut, California.
2. My contact is Richard Orr.
3. I have a total of 15 mentorship hours, plus the 13hours from summer, for a total of 28.
4. I spent most of the hours just talking with my mentor and listening as he taught me different coaching strategies for revision. some involved breaking down film, reviewing game footage, and editing player stats from the season.
2. My contact is Richard Orr.
3. I have a total of 15 mentorship hours, plus the 13hours from summer, for a total of 28.
4. I spent most of the hours just talking with my mentor and listening as he taught me different coaching strategies for revision. some involved breaking down film, reviewing game footage, and editing player stats from the season.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Blog 11: Holiday Project Update
1. Over Winter break, I met with my mentor to add hours, and talked to my previous coach to learn how to organize and break down game film from our team's previous season.
2. The most important thing I learned was that a coach must always stay organized, and must have a game plan on and off the field, even if it is pre-season planning.
3. I would most likely talk to a college football coach (community college for easy access) because he is pretty much a step under a professional coach. Speaking with him would be the closest and probably the most relevant source of research for my component.
2. The most important thing I learned was that a coach must always stay organized, and must have a game plan on and off the field, even if it is pre-season planning.
3. I would most likely talk to a college football coach (community college for easy access) because he is pretty much a step under a professional coach. Speaking with him would be the closest and probably the most relevant source of research for my component.
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