Symbolism In Sherman Alexie's The Joy Luck Club

Basketball brings many people entertainment. Children especially look up these players and want to be just like them when they grow up. Basketball is show on TV, games are played in schools, the sports itself is just broadcasted well in the United States which helps encourage the importance of it in the United States. · How does basketball influences lives of teens/ students in high school in the Netherlands and the US? o In the Netherlands basketball will only influence the lives of those who play it.

I love basketball because I am terrible at it. Despite my 6’ 0” stature, it seems that my brother stole any natural ability I might have had. Every morsel of skill I have has been worked and paid for with each drop of sweat spilt during the fourth rebound drill, each painful bruise I collect after being caught with a flying elbow, and each ragged breath I take trying to outsprint my teammate. Basketball, for me, is a challenge. Ever since I was a child I have loved a good challenge; I craved everything from riddles to difficult math problems.

I still have the image of Emmet Uncle’s scared eyes when he was testifying at court. He was afraid that he could become a victim of blindness and revenge, just like his cousin did. I cannot forget the eyes of a proud black woman who finally got to sit on the front row of a bus. It’s amazing that such small things can make people happy. I believe that this movie’s goal is not only to educate us on the history of United States, but also to urge us to think progressively, and to believe that hard work is always rewarded, as long as you have a dream and your intentions are

“Naismith tossed the ball, and the game of ‘basket ball’ was born.” Basketball caught on quick and many people mailed Naismith asking for the rules so they could play it themselves. Naismith achieved his goal of entertaining the young men and created a soon-to-be worldwide sport (Where Basketball was Invented:The History of Basketball). The rules of basketball have changed dramatically, but the first 13 rules are mostly still in place. Rule #1 and 2: The ball may be thrown or batted in any direction with one or both hands. Rule #3: A player cannot run with the ball.

The World of High School    Tears of a Tiger is  about a star basketball player, Robert Washington, who was killed in a fiery car accident. The book would be mainly for young adults that enjoy tragic, dramatic books. I didn’t have adversity finishing this book due to the short chapters and easy reading style. This 162 page book will go by fast owing to the fact that it has a detailed, captivating plot. Tears of a Tiger was published in 1998 and during that year it was awarded the Coretta Scott King Award.

The dynamics of a game of basketball very well correspond with the adversities I faced, hurdles I overcame and achievements I made in life. On my first experience as a professional player, with the entire stadium packed with players, coaches and basketball lovers I became extremely nervous and missed a couple of shots. The shots I missed cost my team dear and made me so apprehensive that I could not even attempt another basket. However nebulous it might seem but it was this and many such experiences that played a vital role in making me the individual that I am. Playing basketball for more than a decade, I have come to realise that sports offer a great metaphor for life.

My Story Hearing my future coach blowing his whistle and yelling for us to bring it in for our first varsity practice, I could feel my heart begin to race. Going to a school and joining the varsity team as a freshman with 7 D1 athletes on it and one of the best coaches in the country, one could say I was a tad bit nervous. Looking around in the huddle of teammates and coaches, I knew I had picked the right high school because the group of people surrounding me was going to make me a better basketball player. Having both perspectives of my coach giving me critical feedback of my play and my teammates encouraging me to never give up and keep working hard, I learned that it would be challenging, but if I kept my heart to it, I could reach some

We were very excited and a bit nervous because our enemy was class 6/1 who was very good at basketball. Although, everybody shouted "go on, class 6/8". So, I wanted everyone play fairplay. In the last, we were quite sad because we lost 1-2, buy I was happy because everyone played

The coach has to keep the team running effectively and efficiently, by motivation, inspiration and expectations” -Jonathan bedayse. Basketball coaching is a complicated job if you want to be a good coach. Most coaches just think how can I win and be the best, The good or great coaches think how can I win and be the best while changing the athletes lives for the better. Coaches should obtain knowledge of value to turn it into skill for the team. Since you are the engine of this well oiled machine you control what happens how fast or well your team or car can be.

It is one of my favorite memories. Not because of the importance of the game or the team we beat, but because of what it did for me. It was the first time I really felt like I was making a difference on a team. I was finally getting the opportunity to prove myself and I was doing it . From that point on I was confident in my ability and I haven’t doubted myself since.

Anthony’s head basketball coach in 1973, Hurley proved his abilities as an authentic leader by meeting the four components of authentic leadership. One component of authentic leadership revolves around Self-Awareness, which Hurley illustrates by discussing his career options. For instance, when Hurley was in college he thought that he should pursue a career in teaching to complement his passion for coaching, but he soon found out that the bureaucracy of teaching would not bode well with his values. As a result, he pursued a career as a probation officer, which helped Hurley to make a code of conduct to ensure that members of his team(s) would not turn to crime. Further, Hurley admits that living in Jersey City his whole entire life was part of his reasoning for not pursuing college-coaching opportunities, which reveals his vulnerability.

Secondly, his ability to adapt to difficult circumstances, played a significant role toward his success in basketball. For Author playing basketball, it is not only a fun activity for him; it also acted as a tool to help Author’s family to escape poverty. Arthur Agee was

is. Brian Scalibrine, also known as the White Mamba, was tearing up the NBA since his arrival with the Nets. Brian Scalibrine is the G.O.A.T. because of the praise he got from his fans, his willingness to mentor young superstars and make them better, and his dominance as a player alone. Brian Scalibrine was known as the fan-favorite everywhere he went during his time in the NBA.

“Are you really serious about basketball?” said my Dad “Yes Dad, I’m sure” I said “Then let’s call the coach” said Dad Then we called the coach and started going to practice. I made some friends and I had people on my team that I 've played against so it was kind of awkward at first but then we all became friends and a great team. The team consisted of me, Ali, Cole, Javion, Marquise,

“F*** it ill tell her she not coming when we get there” (Lupica 41). I mean like every practice they have or every game they have he is swearing in every single one and I don’t get why because the player are good athletes and, they play good basketball he just wants things done his way not any other way but