...My book is Crackback by John Coy. This book starts with the begging of their upcoming football season and how they hope all the early morning practices will pay of when they make it to state. Each week of practice something bad happens to them. The first week and first game was good, then the second week arrives and bad stuff starts happening for the next three weeks. The second week comes, and they have their starting quarterback in on full hitting practice and coach didn't realize it was him and the coach said to light him up and he ends up breaking his. Collarbone. This reminds me of eight grade football season when slot of people began to get injured. I like this book because it talks about football, it isn't boring and it kept me wanting...
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...How Football Changed Me “Boom, pow, crack”. These are the sounds made every weekday in August to October, whether it is 85 and sunny or 65 and raining on the football practice field. Players hit each other, while practicing our offensive plays until perfection and running sprints for what feels like hours on end. Best of all are the smells of hard work the rest of the team have put in, measured by the raunchy body odors they left behind. All of this hard work is done for the sweet taste victory every Friday night. Although there is so much more to football than wins and losses, or touchdowns and tackles. Football changes lives in so many amazing ways, something it has personally done to me. My love for football began at an extremely young...
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...“ And 7th grade girls second place goes to… Lincoln Junior High school.” Yelled the announcer. We all jumped up and started cheering. It was almost at this moment when we started to notice that the only way we would win was if we worked together. From that point on we stuck together as a team and nothing could tear us apart. After my experience of cross country I started to notice how I had not only grown as a runner but also as a person. I had learned a lot of important life skills such as being able to work with others during both practice and meets, and also to be a leader. We all huddled together and got ready for practice. It was the first day of 8th grade cross country and we were all super excited. All though I was slightly...
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...“Welcome to 6th grade!” where the first words I heard when walking into my first day of school at Sunrise Middle School. Once I walked inside, I didn't exactly feel a connection with anyone in my classroom and didn’t know anyone there. I was dressed in a new uniform and felt as if I was a different and improved person. This class wasn’t going to have me for long though. I was still part of the Parrots, but just moved to the other classroom to a teacher who knew me. She was my brother’s old teacher and now she became mine. The first week turned out to go by really quick. The next week was when it started to go down. It was the point where the school year got serious and took a new turn on me. I hadn’t done work like this in Elementary...
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...had a passion for athletics. From baseball to football, I was in love with the activities. Although baseball has a special place in my heart that could never be filled. From the tee ball leagues, i put my heart and soul into the sport, and sadly never recieved anything in return. I could never say i didnt enjoy my time playing, but I could say that all the events that came from baseball started a long road filled with obstacles and challenge at every corner. Without this path my life would be completly different, nor do i believe i would be as happy as i am now. Throughout my childhood i played on several different travel and recreational leagues for baseball. Honestly i would still be playing if it wasnt for one fateful game in my 8th grade year of middleschool. it was the fall season for travel ball and i was playing a scrimmage in the pre season against a fairly easy team. During the 4th inning i was switched into right field, were my baseball career would change forever. Long story short i was sent falling backwards going for a pop fly, and landed on my throwing wrist causing a buckle fracture. Sadly this ruined my ability to throw a baseball as i could before, I could no longer play the sport that meant absolutely everyrthing to me. This led to a sad state of depression, which caused me to become very inactive and gain alot of weight. I had no idea what to do what myself anymore, I felt a loss of purpose. Some time passes and my family decides to buy a house over near an LA...
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...high school, I had no intentions of playing football. My friends who played pop warner had always urged me to play but I always decided to play baseball. One day towards the end of 8th grade I made the decision to play football. I remember the first day of weights during the summer, I was so nervous I almost felt sick. I knew a select few of people but had no idea how much I was about to change my life. When everyone reported that first day, we started off by lining up and taking attendance. I recall as I was standing there, an older burley man walked up and began to walk slowly past each one of us. It almost seemed as he was examining us like we were the “fresh meat”. As he walked by me, he looked me up and down, slapped my shoulder and kept walking. I thought to myself, damn, what have I gotten myself into. Once roll was finished, almost instantaneously this man began yelling in such a deep voice. He was running around asking how bad we wanted to be there and telling us how he was going to break us. Mid-sentence, he just flat out stopped. He cracked a grin while looking at each of us and said “ Guys, I’M KIDDING! My name is coach Hare and I will be your freshman football coach.” I will always remember that moment of relief when he said he was joking. Coach Hare after that become one of my idols. He epitomized how football coaches should conduct themselves. Throughout my four years playing football in high school, Coach Hare was my favorite coach. He knew when it was appropriate...
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...I have coached at every level from 4-5 year olds through high school. My degree from Florida State is in Physical Education and I have minors in both coaching and business. I was also certified by the American Coaches Effectiveness Program when I attended Florida State. I most recently worked with the past 2 Athletic Directors at Robert Toombs Christian Academy in the Vidalia area where my boys attend school. I was an assistant football and baseball coach there in addition to handling all the equipment manager duties and video responsibilities for all sports. I am going to use RTCA as my basis for this project. CURRENT PROGRAM School: Robert Toombs Christian Academy Location: Lyons, GA Grades: 3K thru 12 Enrollment: Approximately 350 – 100 Middle School Students 115 High School Students Athletic Department Budget: Approximately $60,000 Athletic Department Funding: Student Activity fee included in tuition of all students Home game gate Home game Concessions Sports Offered: Junior Varsity (Middle School – 5th graders are eligible to compete on JV teams, 8th graders allowed to compete in varsity level in all sports except football) Boys Girls Football Softball Cross Country Cross Country Basketball Basketball Wrestling Cheerleading (non-competitive) Baseball Soccer Soccer Track & Field Track & Field Varsity (High School) Boys Girls Football Softball Cross Country Cross Country Rifle Rifle Wrestling Competitive...
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...Hey, Jack let me hold my grandchild! Oh, he is so beautiful! Just look at his sweet, adorable smile, he will be a lady killer for sure with his good looks. Little Nina and Carter go get the other grandchildren. I want to tell a story to you kids about my life. Because you know what day it is, it's my 100 birthday! Now go get the other 12 grandchildren… Well that was fast, i use to move as fast as that. Now, now Bill stop playing with my cane! Ok you kids now sit down before the fire and i'll tell you a story. No Carter not a fantasy one with princess, i know how much you like them and not one about superhero story. It's a story about life and the ups and downs from it, and will it's not a scary story it's one you should listen to you can learn...
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...I am Taejonna Johnson, a 10th grade student that attends your high school. I have been working vigorously in the past two years of my high school career to get to the point where I’m at, which is eligible to graduate early. I made the decision that this is what I wanted to do when I was in 8th grade; as I’ve gotten older and matured, I’ve figured out what my main reasons are for trying to graduate early. If I am granted the privilege of graduating early then that’ll give me more time to focus on the dual major that I want to do and going pre-law. My high school career has so far been a rollercoaster. My freshman year I didn’t do that well due to some health issues that I was suffering with that sometimes distracted me from my work. I injured my knee during football season cheerleading and I had surgery in April which caused me to miss a month a school, when I finally returned I only went to school on even days for about a month and someone would come help me...
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...The first reason J.J.'s life should be emulated is because he has won numerous awards. He won the Defensive Player of the Year award 3 times in his first 5 seasons (Rosenthal, Gregg). J.J. is a complete monster on the field. He is very deserving of all the awards he has gotten. The Defensive Player of the Year award goes to the player who gets the most votes. J.J. was the obvious favorite because he hands down had the most votes. He has become known as J.J. Swatt (Merrill, Elizabeth). Justin has become able to time the passes coming off the quarterback's hands and use his athletic skills to jump and knock the ball off its course. This creates havoc for the quarterback, not being able to throw the ball. It would also be intimidated having...
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...to keep. This physical evaluation must be completed after April 1 of the current year playing sports and runs through June 30 of the following year. Athlete: _________________ Phone: ___________ Age: ________ Gender: ________ School: _____________ Grade: ______ Date of Birth: _________ Parent/Guardian Name: (Please Print) ____________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN/STUDENT CONSENTS ________________________ Has my permission to participate in all interscholastic (Name of Athlete) sports not checked below. If you check any sport in this box it means the athlete will not be permitted to participate in that sport. Collision __ football _ ice hockey __ soccer _ boys’ lacrosse __ wrestling Contact __ volleyball ___ softball __ field hockey ___ baseball __ basketball ___ girls lacrosse __ squash __ __ __ __ Non-Contact cross country swimming track cheerleading ___tennis ___golf ___crew 1. My permission extends to all interscholastic activities whether conducted on or off school premises. I have read and discussed the “Parent/Player Concussion Information Form” and the list of items that protect against the loss of athletic eligibility, with said participant and I will retain those pages for my reference. I have also discussed with him/her and we understand that physical injury, including paralysis, coma or death can occur as a result of participation in interscholastic athletics. I waive any claim for injury or damage incurred by said participant...
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...written consent of the United States Soccer Federation is strictly prohibited. © 2008-2009 United States Soccer Federation Updated as of May 2008 2 USSOCCER.COM UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION D Why is it important to teach players to “respect the game”? So they understand that the game is the best teacher. So they learn to respect the role of the referee; opponents; coaches; fans; their equipment; and nutrition. And to ensure future players continue playing, learning, and loving this game. – United States Soccer Federation “D” LICENSE COURSE 3 UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION FIFA — Soccer’s World Governing Body Founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts 207 members, rivaling that of the United Nations, and is arguably the most prestigious sports organization in the world. As soccer’s ultimate administrative authority, FIFA governs all facets of the game: regulating the rules of play, overseeing the transfers of players internationally, organizing international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup, establishing standards for refereeing, coaching and sports medicine, and encouraging soccer’s development around the world. As a member of FIFA, U.S. Soccer’s Licensing Program is recognized as the official and only organization allowed to run and issue coaching licenses in the United States. 4 USSOCCER.COM U.S. SOCCER LICENSE PROGRESSION The U.S. Soccer...
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...Polocies ACCOUNTING POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR THE PHENIX CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOLS 5 ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING SCHOOL FUNDS 7 LEGAL COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES 9 PUBLIC FUNDS 10 NON-PUBLIC FUNDS 11 PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC FUNDING 12 RECEIPTING MONEY 14 DEPOSIT POLICY 15 BANK ACCOUNT 15 ACCEPTANCE OF CHECKS 16 MASTER RECEIPT BOOK 16 TEACHER RECEIPT BOOKS 17 REFUNDS 19 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM DAILY DEPOSITS 19 RETURNED CHECKS 20 SCHOOL INCOME 21 STUDENT FEES 22 DONATIONS AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS 23 FUNDRAISERS 24 COMMISSIONS AND VENDING 26 CONCESSIONS 27 ADMISSION/TICKET SALES 29 TRANSFERS 31 BETWEEN ACTIVITIES 32 BETWEEN LOCAL SCHOOL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICE 32 JOURNAL ENTRIES 34 JOURNAL ENTRIES 35 PURCHASES 36 REQUISITIONS AND PURCHASE ORDERS 37 BID LAW 38 EXPENDITURES 39 CHECK PROCEDURES 40 CHECKS ISSUED TO ACCOUNTING OFFICE 40 INVOICES 41 PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM 42 GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR CARD USAGE 43 RECORD KEEPING AND RECONCILIATION 46 MONTH END CLOSE 47 MONTH END CLOSE 48 YEAR END CLOSE 49 CALENDAR YEAR END 50 FISCAL YEAR END 50 FIXED ASSETS 51 OBJECTIVES OF THE FIXED ASSET POLICY 52 DEFINITIONS 52 PROCEDURES 53 PAYROLL 57 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 58 SALARY ADMINISTRATION 58 MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME...
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...Sports, Youth and Character: A Critical Survey Robert K. Fullinwider* Institute for Philosophy & Public Policy University of Maryland * rkf@umd.edu CIRCLE WORKING PAPER 44 FEBRUARY 2006 CIRCLE Working Paper 44: February 2006 Sports, Youth and Character: A Critical Survey TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION....................................... 3 a. methodological limitations..................... 4 b. conceptual and theoretical infelicities...... 5 II. THE LESSONS OF SPORT......................... 5 III. BASICS................................................ 6 a. too much too early?.............................. 8 b. competition’s role understood ............... 11 c. competition, participation, and fun......... 12 d. not enough?........................................ 14 IV. WHAT CAN WE CONCLUDE?.................... 15 V. THE MICROWORLD OF PARTICIPATION...... 17 VI. APPENDIX A......................................... 19 a. Shields and Bredemeier...................... 19 a.1. moral maturity: what are psychologists looking for?............ 22 a.2. game thinking............................. 24 a.3. moral confusion........................... 25 b. Stoll, Lumpkin, Beller, and Hahm.............. 27 It has been recognized for centuries that sport can contribute to education values that make for the development of character and right social relations . . . . [Within this contribution] there are many intertwined and interwoven threads of influences...
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...otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. Acquisitions Editor: Fidel Cruz Project Coordinator: Annie Cho Design: Design Plus email: info@compasspub.com http://www.compasspub.com ISBN: 978-1-59966-402-6 10 12 Photo Credits All images © Shutterstock, Inc. English Words mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Target Words afraid, agree, angry, arrive, attack, bottom, clever, cruel, finally, hide, hunt, lot, middle, moment, pleased, promise, reply, safe, trick, well adventure, approach, carefully, chemical, create, evil, experiment, kill, laboratory, laugh, loud, nervous, noise, project, scare, secret, shout, smell, terrible, worse alien, among, chart, cloud, comprehend, describe, ever, fail, friendly, grade, instead, library, planet, report, several, solve, suddenly, suppose, universe, view appropriate, avoid, behave, calm, concern, content, expect, frequently, habit, instruct, issue, none, patient, positive, punish, represent, shake, spread,...
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