Independent Study Update

1) What have you chosen to do as your first independent study?

What I have chosen to do as my first independent study is to try to set up a team to play for a league with Riley.
2) How does this task relate to your essential question?

This task relates to my essential question because when we set up the team, I will be coaching it putting in the skills I learned from watching other coaches. 

3) What tasks associated with your first independent study have you accomplished so far?

Well, me and Riley have found a league so now we just have to set up a team name and find some more players that are dedicated to play and practice.

What I've learned So Far

For my senior project, I have asked a couple of kids that play basketball at the park almost everyday if they would like me to try to teach them some of the things I know to try to help them improve their game and they agreed. So far, what I have learned is that working with kids take patience.  It gets frustrating at times because I have to constantly try to get them to focus but it does put a smile on my face seeing the kids have fun and its a rewarding feeling. I've also learned how to establish a big brother relationship with them and I believe that it plays a big role in them listening to me and giving me the respect that I need.