Jonathan Coachman

If a person is looking for a book about football, this one is for them. If somebody is looking for a book about steroids, this one is for them. If somebody is a strange individual looking for a read that depicts the downfall of someone who has been caught using steroids, goes through depression, and loses everything he worked for, this one is for that individual. Gym Candy was my choice this month because I needed something that would keep me interested, and thrilled. The beginning of the book really thrills while the end devastates and brings the reader back to reality. In Gym Candy, the main character is Mick Johnson, a football player at Shilshole High School. He is a young athlete who finds the need to do better than his dad. Mick was taught the game of football from the day he could walk when his dad gave him a little foam football and explained that to win the game, he had to get past him. The first time Mick was able to do so, he threw his hands into the air and his dad hugged him and congratulated him. Mick’s dad was an excellent football player in high school, then moved on to college and kept up the good football plays. Then went to the National Football League. Mick’s dad was drafted in the third round, but had no work ethic. As he was partying, skipping practices, and screwing around when he showed up, the administrators were planning his exit of the NFL. He lasted three weeks with the Seattle Seahawks. This failure drives Mick to prove to his dad he can do…

While reading this article, I felt that I had a great understanding of what was being discussed. Since I am a division 1 college athlete, the article was definitely relatable. The article was titled “Sports Medicine and Ethics.” It went on to discuss the roles of the athletes, coaches, and team-employed physicians. The article discussed football, but many of the same issues apply to virtually every sport. Interning at the orthopedic clinic has provided me with a better understanding of the…

Effective and ineffective behaviors of managerial coaching Based on their observations to great coaches, their own experience in coaching, and the literature review, (Evered & Selman, 1989) stated ten necessary aspects that distinct coaching from other techniques and explains the essence of coaching as well; developing a partnership, a pledge to produce results and endorse vision, compassion and acceptance, speaking and listening for action, responsiveness to coachees, honoring the uniqueness of…

My Journey to College It all started on a Wednesday around 4 o’clock pm, I was dozing in and out of sleep when my phone began to vibrate. I picked it up and realized it was a coach for the Upper Iowa wrestling team. From that day forward I could not wait to get to college and experience the college life. Many colleges wanted me to join their school. I chose Upper Iowa over two other colleges the two main reasons were: First, the way they do their scheduling is very nice, you only have to take 3…

Project 2: Social Reinforcement Field Observation Coaching is a difficult job to take on. From having to teach unexperienced athletes a new sport or to dealing with know-it-all parents that just want their child to play every minute. To be a great coach there has to be some careful consideration into how they are going to deal with the children they are given. This coach in particular that was observed had a very outgoing personality. He was extremely talkative with every person that walked…

A personal issue that people face is the courage to try new things. People are afraid of being ridiculed by others who have experience in a certain field. I sometimes question why others will make fun of a someone because they have the courage to try something that they are unfamiliar with. While there are some who will deride a person for having the bravery and determination to be successful in a field that they have no experience in, the majority of those who are experienced will display…

It’s What Lies in Our Hearts Sportsmanship, leadership, communication and determination are a few valuable characteristics you will see in a successful team. Cockiness, attitude, arrogance and abandonation of the team, are deplorable characteristics seen in many inferior teams. In the movie Coach Carter, cockiness, attitude, arrogance and abandonation are traits the members of the team show but, no matter how hard or long it takes, Ken Carter wants to prove to them that if they are able to…

My 8th-grade experience at High Meadows. Eighth grade was one of my most chaotic in a well-balanced way yet, the best year of my school life, I had issues and stress during 8th grade, but I also had ambition and desire to finish it. I decided to sign up for the field trip to High Meadows, some people were grumpy that it was the same exact field trip destination as last year. I did not mind of course because this is probably the last time I see that place. In short, every field trip or vacation…

Matthew subtly rolled his eyes as his soccer coach yelled at him. He didn’t feel like he needed to be punished for being late for practice. He understood that their most important game was the next day, but he was tired. He had gotten home at 4 A.M. the previous night because of the Pulitzer Prize ceremony. It was a hectic night and he crashed as soon as he reached his bed. As a result, he had forgotten to set his alarm for the next morning and woke up two hours later than he was supposed to.…

Coach Inc. is a top merchant in purses for both female and male. Coach Inc. began in 1941 in the United States. Coach Inc. is an extremely admired business that is recognized for creating and marketing purses in conjunction with other creations at a cost that is considerably lower than other handbag manufacturers. Certainly, although a purse retailing for $128 may seem to be quite expensive, but it is a bargain when compared to a Dolce and Gabbana purse costing upwards of $1,695. Coach Inc. has…