TKD and Capture the Flag

Last time we played Capture the flag but not before warming up with a little TKD! I liked learning the punch and break a little sweat but the best part was being able to kick zach without getting in trouble. But as I was reading MT I compared the Guidlines for coaching to Pattersons TKD activity:

First, the coach is to prepare the players. Patterson did this by having up warm up and explaining what we were doing.

Second, create a positive atmosphere. Patterson built us up and encouraged us that we could do each move by explaining it and having us copy him.

Then he demonstrated the desired performance. It was actually pretty impressive how he could kick all the way above our heads! So, he showed us what to do so we could have a visual and could translate it over to our own abilities.

Next he had us the players, perforn the operation. This was the fun part. We got to use mat things to hit and kick and then we got in lines and kicked the bigger bags.

Then came the follow up, he walked around and gave us tips to correct anything we were doing wrong. He provided positive feedback so that we could 'perfect' our moves.

Next we played capture the flag. We started on the big field and then moved next to the pond. Zach and I guarded the flag and the others on the team sough after the other flag or played defense. We had to work as a team to capture their flag and protect ours as well. I think Brit and Brittany did a good job of explaining everything and splitting us up. I also liked the aspect of bringing us by the pond to change the physical dynamics of the terrain. We had to figure out where the flag was and collaborate to protect ours. Anyways, I had fun last time and am ready for the next activity...

Obstacle course

Last time we got together and designed a obstacle. Actually first we broke into two teams and did 3 little games to acquire points so that we could purchase different equipment/ components of our odstacle course. I liked how the leaders incorperated this into their activity to make it more diverse. We had to perform as individualy (to acquire points) and as a team (to make the course). Next we got together to put it together. Actually half of us did while a few did their own thing. In my opinion the groups were too big and was difficult to bring together. I even found myself doing this (social loafing) when the others were organizing everything. Although it worked out in the end, I didn't like the mal-communication. I don't think it's necesarily the leaders' faults, we all were just I don't know what the word is. But in the end it was fun to see everyone perform the obstacle course. We are a very creative class! Oh, and also I liked when the leaders picked a few people that couldn't talk for part of the activity because it added adversity and gave others a chance to come forward and lead.

Spring Break Meetings and Jonah!

Last time we conducted a mock meeting to plan out a story board to act out Jonah and the whale. We incorperated the steps listed in managing teams... And we Acted it out...To be continued