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