Jermel President
Jun 08
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The Power of Students Joining the Workforce

As students transition from the classroom to the professional world, they often discover that success goes beyond academic achievements. In today's competitive job market, employers are increasingly seeking candidates with a strong set of soft skills. Social competence, effective communication, and adaptability have become invaluable assets in the workplace. In... read more →
May 17
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The Power of Soft Skills

Being a student athlete brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Beyond honing their physical abilities and sportsmanship, student athletes must also develop strong soft skills to thrive in team and career dynamics. The ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with teammates, and build positive relationships with coaches can significantly... read more →
Feb 09

The Cost of Athletics

Sports have been an integral part of human culture for centuries. Not only are they a source of entertainment, but they also help build teamwork, physical strength, emotional resilience, and social competence. However, for many children and young adults, the cost of participating in sports is becoming prohibitively high, especially... read more →
Sep 15

Terminology and Coaching Behaviors Thesis

Full Title: Comparing and Contrasting the Coaching Behaviors and Terminology Used by an Instructor to Teach Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Boys’ Basketball Players Written by Lilly Schweickhardt, Academic Magnet High School, December 12, 2014 Abstract             This thesis explores the terminology and coaching behaviors used in practice by an instructor... read more →
Jun 28
May 25

Mental Health Awareness Month

Trigger warning: This blog post discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Since 1949, the United States has observed Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness... read more →
Apr 28

The Pivot Position

In basketball, when you're in the pivot position, you're in the 3RIPLE 3HREAT position. You can either pass, dribble or shoot. Often in basketball you can't move both your feet. You have to work off of your pivot foot. You have to be grounded. If you move the pivot foot,... read more →
Jan 24