Philosophy on teaching and coaching.
I became a physical education teacher and a coach because of my personal experiences that I had in sports and in school. I grew up with some really good teachers and coaches. My sixth grade teacher, Mr. DeCarli, was the first person to inspire me to be more physically fit. He was an inspiration to me with the stories he told me about healthy lifestyles connecting to happiness and was an example to me because he was physically fit. He also made an impact with activities in class that showed you how many calories were in foods. As a kid, I was never naturally athletic or fit. I had to work hard at it. My sixth grade teacher made physical education fun! Some of my best memories include rollerblading on the blacktop for PE and doing fitness circuits. One of the coaches that made the most impact on me growing up was Coach B. He was my cross country, basketball, track, and softball coach when I was in middle school. He did it all and the thing that I remember most about those experiences was how much he believed in me. If it weren't for him, I never would've done sports to begin with. But he pushed me and encouraged me and I have never forgotten that.
As a coach, I strive to do the same for my students-athletes. In the competitive sports realm that high school is today, it is easy to get carried away in winning at all costs mentality. Most coaches believe that in order to be successful, you have to push to the extremes and compromise values and morals in the process. I believe that in the long run, winning at all costs costs a lot more than it is worth. To me, athletics should be fun and enjoyable and something you WANT to work hard at, not because you are forced to, but because you want to. I think what makes a good coach is one that can motivate athletes to give more than they think they have, I strive to be that kind of coach. I believe that if you work hard everyday, that winning comes as a result. Yes, of course winning is important. It is a part of the game, but it is not the only thing. Good sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, patience, dedication, and respect are also just as important, if not more so and they are things I strive to teach as well.
As a teacher, I strive to teach my students about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and being physically fit. I view each person as a whole person. Everyone needs to be healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally. Happiness in your life comes out of doing what is good for your body, both what you take in (food) and what you put out (exercise), and also what/who you are around (influences). One without the other is incomplete, and bad habits in one area can keep you from your true potential well-being. As a physical education teacher, it is my goal to teach students how to be healthy emotionally, physically, and mentally and how being physically fit is the tie that binds them all.
As a coach, I strive to do the same for my students-athletes. In the competitive sports realm that high school is today, it is easy to get carried away in winning at all costs mentality. Most coaches believe that in order to be successful, you have to push to the extremes and compromise values and morals in the process. I believe that in the long run, winning at all costs costs a lot more than it is worth. To me, athletics should be fun and enjoyable and something you WANT to work hard at, not because you are forced to, but because you want to. I think what makes a good coach is one that can motivate athletes to give more than they think they have, I strive to be that kind of coach. I believe that if you work hard everyday, that winning comes as a result. Yes, of course winning is important. It is a part of the game, but it is not the only thing. Good sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, patience, dedication, and respect are also just as important, if not more so and they are things I strive to teach as well.
As a teacher, I strive to teach my students about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and being physically fit. I view each person as a whole person. Everyone needs to be healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally. Happiness in your life comes out of doing what is good for your body, both what you take in (food) and what you put out (exercise), and also what/who you are around (influences). One without the other is incomplete, and bad habits in one area can keep you from your true potential well-being. As a physical education teacher, it is my goal to teach students how to be healthy emotionally, physically, and mentally and how being physically fit is the tie that binds them all.