It's more than halfway through the season, exactly 2 weeks away from ISAC. This is probably by far the best basketball team I've ever encountered in Brent Subic and I think a lot of teachers are having high hopes for this year's team, so am I. Practice has been going really good, everyone is improving everyday. Our plays and defense are working efficiently, I'm very VERY excited for the tournament ahead of us!
Today we had another game with Gordon College. I've been having trouble balancing work and basketball, the past week I haven't been having my head in the game. Lousy defense, making poor passing and shooting decisions has been causing my game play. All this is getting me frustrated and the frustration only keeps piling up, and I've recognized that it is a bad habit of mine, which is to get over things and continue doing my thing. Before the game today, I went straight up to Coach Thompson and told him about my problems and my goals for the week. My goals were: Keep my composure and also be more aggressive. In the game, however, I played the worst I have played the whole season in my opinion. My head could not focus in playing basketball with all the other things happening in my life behind my head and the fatigue I have gotten from the stressful week caused me to second guess myself. I believe I have a whole lot to offer, and I need to quickly break out of this shell because the season is quickly coming to an end. I have 3 things in my mind that I will concentrate on: Maintain aggressive defense, become a lethal offensive weapon, and take a leadership role in the team. I hope the next 2 practices and games in the weekend, will allow me to break out of this shell and achieve what I want to achieve. To help reaching this goal, I need to FOCUS in ONLY BASKETBALL in practice and games, have more confidence with myself, speak up, get back to training outside of the practice and have good nutrition + good sleep to build explosiveness and endurance on the court. All of this will compensate each other, hopefully it will quickly improve my game play.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
CAS Activity Proposal: Boys' Varsity Basketball
Student's Name: William Ou
Supervisor's Name: Mr.Thompson
Year: 12
Activity Name: Men's Varsity Basketball Team
Duration of Activity: January 23 - March 17
What is my past experience with this activity?
I have participated in the Varsity Basketball team of Brent Subic since grade six. However, only last year was I chosen as one of the 10 representative for the ISAC tournament. I have always played as either a small guard or point guard since I started playing on the team when I was a small sixth grader. I know and am expecting that there will be hard times throughout the season, such as imrpoving our individual skills and conditioning. Most importantly I am aware that basketball is a team sport and only a team can win. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team." -Kareem Adul-Jabbar
What new learning or skill do I hope to pick up or develop?
I hope to become a stronger post player, especially in getting rebounds. Since our team is a very short team, we need as much height as we can in the post area, so I hope I can contribute even just a little in the area. Other than this, I want to improve my shooting accurary even more, which I think can be a big help offensively. As a veteran and a senior, I would like step up to the leadership position on the team by helping teammates when they struggle and encourage them when they do well. Players' mentallity and relationships between teammates to me is the most crucial in defining the success of the team at the end of the season. Playing a leadership role can help achieve that success.
How will this experience be different from that of the past?
The greatest difference with this year's experience on the team would be the fact that I will be one of the oldest player. I should have more responsibility as a player on the team, such as setting as a role model and a positive team culture for the younger players that they would hopefully persist even after I leave the team.
How am I going to know if I am making progress or experiencing growth in this activity?
I can set weekly goals and ask my advisor on my progress and what I can work on. But no matter what, if the team and I are working hard, then I can be sure that we are making progress, individually and as a team.
Goals:
My goal is to work hard and play hard, so that I will not regret anything when the season ends and I want to also motivate my teammates by implanting this same ideaology in them.
Impact:
Me and the rest of the basketball team will benefit from this activity. We will benefit from training everyday, learning the game of basketball, improving individual skills and how to function as a team.
Timeline:
Brent Subic Gym, Monday-Friday, 4-5:30, January 23 - March 17
Supervisor's Name: Mr.Thompson
Year: 12
Activity Name: Men's Varsity Basketball Team
Duration of Activity: January 23 - March 17
What is my past experience with this activity?
I have participated in the Varsity Basketball team of Brent Subic since grade six. However, only last year was I chosen as one of the 10 representative for the ISAC tournament. I have always played as either a small guard or point guard since I started playing on the team when I was a small sixth grader. I know and am expecting that there will be hard times throughout the season, such as imrpoving our individual skills and conditioning. Most importantly I am aware that basketball is a team sport and only a team can win. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team." -Kareem Adul-Jabbar
What new learning or skill do I hope to pick up or develop?
I hope to become a stronger post player, especially in getting rebounds. Since our team is a very short team, we need as much height as we can in the post area, so I hope I can contribute even just a little in the area. Other than this, I want to improve my shooting accurary even more, which I think can be a big help offensively. As a veteran and a senior, I would like step up to the leadership position on the team by helping teammates when they struggle and encourage them when they do well. Players' mentallity and relationships between teammates to me is the most crucial in defining the success of the team at the end of the season. Playing a leadership role can help achieve that success.
How will this experience be different from that of the past?
The greatest difference with this year's experience on the team would be the fact that I will be one of the oldest player. I should have more responsibility as a player on the team, such as setting as a role model and a positive team culture for the younger players that they would hopefully persist even after I leave the team.
How am I going to know if I am making progress or experiencing growth in this activity?
I can set weekly goals and ask my advisor on my progress and what I can work on. But no matter what, if the team and I are working hard, then I can be sure that we are making progress, individually and as a team.
Goals:
My goal is to work hard and play hard, so that I will not regret anything when the season ends and I want to also motivate my teammates by implanting this same ideaology in them.
Impact:
Me and the rest of the basketball team will benefit from this activity. We will benefit from training everyday, learning the game of basketball, improving individual skills and how to function as a team.
Timeline:
Brent Subic Gym, Monday-Friday, 4-5:30, January 23 - March 17
CAS Activity Proposal: Bass Guitar Lessons
Student's Name: William Ou
Supervisor's Name: Mr. Flores
Year: 12
Duration: February - May 2012
What is my past experience with this activity?
I have never experience teaching bass to a friend. However, I have tutored piano to some elementary students and have played bass for 4 years now, I am confident and clear of what I'm doing.
What new learning or skill do I hope to pick up or develop?
I hope to develop the skill of organization and time management which I will be needing a lot of in performing the task as well as many other things in life.
How will this experience be different from that of the past?
This experience is different from the past because Mitchell is my friend. It's very hard to have a teacher to student relationship with a good friend. It can either be a distrataction or a advantage, it all depends on both my performance as a teacher and his as a learner.
How am I going to know if I am making progress or experiencing growth in this activity?
Me and Mitchell will organize short weekly meetings with Mr.Florres to access Mitchell's progress in plaiying the bass guitar.
Goals:
Mitchell's goal is to perform atleast once at a school event such as the End of the Year Party. I will give him the choice of what songs he would want to learn.
Impact:
Both Mitchell and I will benefit in this activity, as I will be able to learn how to teach better, which requires a lot of planning. Mitchell will benefit through facing the challenges in learning the bass guitar, which will hopefully get him to become a bass player.
Timeline:
Every Friday and Sunday nigh, 1 hour each session, from February to May.
Supervisor's Name: Mr. Flores
Year: 12
Duration: February - May 2012
What is my past experience with this activity?
I have never experience teaching bass to a friend. However, I have tutored piano to some elementary students and have played bass for 4 years now, I am confident and clear of what I'm doing.
What new learning or skill do I hope to pick up or develop?
I hope to develop the skill of organization and time management which I will be needing a lot of in performing the task as well as many other things in life.
How will this experience be different from that of the past?
This experience is different from the past because Mitchell is my friend. It's very hard to have a teacher to student relationship with a good friend. It can either be a distrataction or a advantage, it all depends on both my performance as a teacher and his as a learner.
How am I going to know if I am making progress or experiencing growth in this activity?
Me and Mitchell will organize short weekly meetings with Mr.Florres to access Mitchell's progress in plaiying the bass guitar.
Goals:
Mitchell's goal is to perform atleast once at a school event such as the End of the Year Party. I will give him the choice of what songs he would want to learn.
Impact:
Both Mitchell and I will benefit in this activity, as I will be able to learn how to teach better, which requires a lot of planning. Mitchell will benefit through facing the challenges in learning the bass guitar, which will hopefully get him to become a bass player.
Timeline:
Every Friday and Sunday nigh, 1 hour each session, from February to May.
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