Teri Keever Coaching Style

Coaches need to have certain skills and knowledge to undertake the role. In my opinion a coach needs to be patient, supportive, interested, aware of others as well as self, attentive and perceptive. Such elements underpin effective coaching and a genuine interest in the person being coached.

Coach Lawson was very motivational during his conversation with us. He talked about how when he went to do his interview for Athletic Director his interview skills were a bit rusty, however that did not

It all started with an email seeking freshman male in his coaching and administration program. The 2012 graduate of UConn’s Sport Administration and coaching program, William Aloia, says this future success as the Associate Athletic Director for The College of St. Rose started out by almost” falling into his lap”. The New Jersey native began his undergraduate experience with two Division-I parents, and like an abundance of people he knew that working in sport was something he wanted to do. Previously a part of the Kinesiology department under the late Joe Marrone, Will jumped on the opportunity posted through an email and started his freshman year as a basketball manager for the very successful UConn’s basketball program. He explains how this experience “opened his door up”. Will states; “once I started at UConn working with the women’s basketball program and being around collegiate athletics at such a high level it’s really something in itself, and unbelievable experience. I knew it was for me, I didn’t know which part for sure, but I knew this was something I wanted to do.” What Will realized very quickly realized about working in sport is that often times it is a thankless job. However, that did not stop him from finishing his undergraduate career as a four-year manager for the basketball team. The motivation for Will early in his career has been a two-dimensional illustration of success.

Imagine taking one step into a chlorine-filled arena. The humid air rushes onto your skin. An immense smile spreads across your face. This is because you know everything is about to change. In less than 24 hours you will be holding a glistening gold medal in your hand, standing up on the podium while the Star Spangled Banner blares for the whole world to hear and tears will stream down your face. Taking one look back at your coach, Teri McKeever, you realize if it wasn’t for her you would not be here. Graciously, you run up, swing your arms around her body, and embrace her in a powerful hug that says it all. Swimming is a very intense sport and consumes every second of a swimmer’s free time. However, putting in hundreds

I first met Coach Baker in junior high when she coached me in volleyball. I never excelled at the sport, so I was on the B Team, but I always admired that she cared and pushed us just as hard as she pushed the better players. In high school, it was never any different. My freshman

In the world of sports, men have traditionally tended to be the leaders on the court or on the field. This statement is particularly true in terms of coaches. However, at one college in East Tennessee, the coach’s name that is synonymous with greatness is that of a female. Pat Summitt, arguably one of the nation's most renowned and prestigious coaches in all of NCAA women's basketball, lived an interesting life that was cut short by the devastating illness of Alzheimer’s disease.

In field hockey she led the team to win the school's first state championship, as well as helping them in other playoff runs. In basketball she helped her team reach the Western Maine Championship. In softball she was the Southwestern Main Activity Association’s batting champion with a .444 batting average, that same year she was also the team MVP. In her senior year of high school she was an All-State, All-Conference player and captain of every team she played for, an amazing feat. Due to all these accolades she won the Brother Richard Herbert award, which is the award given to the best female athlete each year. She also had success with field hockey and basketball in college, helping both teams make it to the playoffs in multiple years. Her success on the field as a player corresponds well with her success as a field hockey coach. Her record as a coach is 164-45-6, anyone who understands sports knows have over 100 more wins than losses is an amazing accomplishment. During her tenure as a coach she has won seven Southern Maine championships, five Western Maine championships and lastly and most importantly two state championships. With all of her non-stop hard work she has gained all of this deserved success and

When it comes to the sports industry, there are many different jobs within organizations and businesses. Prior to interviewing someone, I did a large amount of research on jobs within the NCAA. My ideal interview would have been with the athletic director for the University of Florida, because my goal is to one day become an athletic director. However, Jeremy Foley is a very busy man and was not available to meet with me. Therefore, I interviewed who I believe to be the next best person. I interviewed the coordinator of volleyball operations for the University of Florida Gators, Alesha Busch. Although Alesha does not deal directly with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), she abides by the organizations rules and deals with them through the University Athletic Association (UAA). The reason I chose to interview

From a very young age, I have loved being involved in sport and fitness. My earliest memories all involve me running around with a ball or a bat of some kind either in my hand or at my feet. My love for physical activity has remained and since then, I have becoming increasingly interested in coaching and the more theoretical side of sport. This has inspired me to pursue a career in physical education and coaching.

At the Spring Equinox we celebrate the growth of life around us: green is reappearing in nature, birds are singing in the morning again, flowers are returning and gardens are prepared for a season of growth. The Spring Equinox celebrates rebirth, growth, balance, and warmth. There are plenty of ways to show reverence for the return of spring in the kitchen.

My lineage is complicated and blended with multiple different cultures and origins. On my maternal side, the surname from my grandfather it O’Toole which derives from Ireland and my grandmother Wells, which comes from Great Britain. Replicated on my paternal side, I have both roots from Ireland and England. Although these two countries are a powerful force in my lineage, my ancestors also have come from Pakistan, Germany, and most recently Eastern Canada. The matrilineage of my family is much easier to track and I feel as if that side of my ancestry has more history than the others may hold.

I started my internship at Cook Children Healthcare System in January 2016. I selected mental health as an area of focus on which I wanted to work. Initially the learning goal was to study Community-wide Children 's Health Assessment & Planning Survey (CCHAPS) data well and look for factors causing mental health problems in six North Texas Counties. Initial task was to study as much literature as possible to get an idea what factors are causing mental health problems in children. After studying literature and CCHAPS survey data I discussed the goals and objectives of my research with supervisor Dr Jackie Meeks. I decided to work on the relation between not breastfeeding during early infancy and the development of mental health problems. I included known covariates like gender, bullying, age of the child, marital status of the parent, alcohol exposure during pregnancy, tobacco exposure during pregnancy and annual household income which are known to cause mental health problems in children. I was introduced to Mackenzie and Sheryl who are data analysts and know CCHAPS survey thoroughly. Entire Cook Children staff was very helpful and friendly. Experience at Cook Children was great in terms of learning and getting real world experience. I could not have asked for a better internship site than Cook Children. It is rated among top job in the DFW because everyone is so positive and helpful. I was hesitant initially to perform data

Overcoming the fact that one day you will not be able to play your sport is one of the hardest things all athletes must one day go through. It is a fact of the game that one day your eligibility runs out or if you are one of the lucky few who play professionally, your body’s years of health do not last forever. Coaching just to be around the sport and spread the joy that sport gave you for so many years. My coaching philosophy relies extremely heavily on this information. I have always been a person who is passionate about the things I love because I do not believe in not putting your whole heart into something. The most critical component to success in whatever sport you love lies in honoring the game that so many before you loved and excelled at. Excelling and honoring the game means having respect for everyone involved with the sport. Giving respect to your coaches is something I learned from the beginning. Being respectful and having a positive attitude learned at a young age is something completely taken for granted until you have adults who can neither adapt nor be flexible when something does not go their way. Sport is a form of education in that it teaches you similar life lessons that will be useful for far longer than the amount of time that you spend actually playing it.

The relationship between an athlete and a coach is an unique and (humble??) one. It’s all about learning, growing, and overcoming failures to its successes. About looking forward to the future together in the game and beyond the life of sports. The interaction between them should be upheld and agreed upon, to be held together. They are the most influential character of the competitive environment. I believe in the value of a coach.

To be a men’s head coach then having experience in the sport you are coaching is very helpful. You can understand the student so much more when you have been in their position. You need to help each student, and be there by their side every step of the way. Every team is going to be successful at times. To be a successful team you have to put in the