Coaching Theories, Principles, and Issues

Main Points • Cite/explain at least three main or interesting points you took from the article • (Approx - 250 words) Coaching Style and Philosophy: • What did the article tell us about the coaching philosophy of the head coach studied? • Compare the coach’s actions/philosophy to the philosophy you espoused in Week 1 discussions. • (Approximately 250 words) Personal Reaction: • What was your personal reaction to the article and why? • Would you enjoy playing for this coach (or someone similar) … why or why not? • (Approximately 250 words) Article Choices/Links • The Boy Who Died of Football http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1180379/index.htm • The Toughest Coach Ever http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1122011/1/index.htm • Alive and Kicking http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1140917/index.htm              

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