Tobacco Road: Dean Smith, Jimmy Valvano, Dean Smith Basketball camp
Married Ellen Lon in 1983 Same tear NC State won the championship. A mixed married – UNC & NC State
Scott worked in the Navy.
Surgery: 12 doctors looking at him. The wheels starting falling off. Ellen did a great job of protecting me. The disease is lethal CAPS diagnosed 300 time EVER!
Bucky Blanton: Kidney donor
July 2009. Congratulations. You are a pioneer. 1st person to have a transplant with CAPS. New lives can be saved.
Needs to take 39 pills every day. The years of treatment have taken a toll on his body. February 2015
Half-court million dollar shoot “Let’s do it.” It would be a miracle. That would be quitting. Jimmy V
What I heard was the “awhh” It made me laugh. They didn’t know my circumstance.
6 months later: He has been here since September 10th. He has suffered multiple strokes.
Doctor’s said to prepare for the worst. For the next 6 months he fought.
Once he got a chance to win $1 million buck. He gave his life the best shot.
30:46: When there is an upset. Breaks need to go the underdog’s way. Mark Johnson. An uncharacteristically careless rebound. The Soviets have gone back to the locker room. The referee has to drop the puck. Soviets only send out 3 players and a goalie. US 2, Soviets 2.
2-2 at the end of 1st.
Mark Johnson. Put the puck on net. For some reason he let a rebound. Keeping the energy high. This kept us at that level. We had tied the game late. We were getting to our goal of keeping it close.
Mike Gleason (33:30
(34:31 – 35:00)
35:22 Start of the 2nd
February 22, 1980 17:00 United States 4–3 (2–2, 0–1, 2–0) Soviet Union
Olympic Fieldhouse, Lake Placid
Referee: Finland Karl-Gustav Kaisla
37:00 penalty: Doesn’t look that bad.
39:29 Soviet Goal
(40:05 – 42:30 ) Mike Gleason Craig Patrick May of 79. He told me my role. I have to be hard on these guys for 7 months. You need to calm them down. Herb put them through some rigorous training. He jointed the Rangers and the youngest GM in club. 2001 4th memeber of his family
49:22 Shots on net
52:20 BIG save
53:10 End of 2nd period 3-2 Soviet Union
53:30 – 54:10 Mike Gleason Mike Eruzione
16:15 left in the 3rd
56:32 BIG save
59:16 Soviet Penalty
1:01:28 USA Goal 3 – 3
1:03:18 – 1:04 28 Mike Gleason Buzz Schneider
Power Play: Hockey Players explain the offensive and defensive strategies.
Space is limited to the first 68 players to register, including 36 forwards, 24 defensemen and 8 goalies. Players must be at least 21 years of age to participate in the camp.
Describe the biggest upset you were involved with. Explain the team, opponent and result of the game. OR What do you feel is the greatest game of your generation. (Miracle in Miami)
Compare and Contrast equipment to today.
Opening Credits (0:00 – 3:19): US History, US Olympic basketball loss to Russia (30 for 30 Silver Reunion), Test tube babies, 78 Chemical Leakage3-mile island nuclear leak, “A Crisis of Confidence”
Colorado Springs, Colorado 1979
2. A Lofty Goal (3:20 – 8:44): Selection Committee USA Hockey. Willing to changeInterview process. Conditioning, speed, creativity, and most of all “team chemistry.” Coaching Philosophy. Longer and tougher schedule. Adopt a new style, a hybrid of Soviet School and Canadian school most of all team chemistry. “Bob, 4 years ago our Olympic team lost the Czech B team 15 – 0. “It wasn’t because you weren’t good enough. All-star teams fail because they rely solely on the individual talent. They use a system that is designed for the betterment of the team. It is a pretty lofty goal – “That’s why I want to pursue it.”
St. Paul, Minnesota
“I am not there guy. The only reason they had me out there is 2 other coaches said no. I think they are still looking East Coast.” (introduction of the regional differences and divisions) (Halloween Costumes)
The Call: Wall phone was the only way to talk others.
Continuity & Change. What is it like waiting to hear news? Travel Team. AAU!
I Got the Job: Old School Hockey Game: “We are not done here” (Sports video games, family competition) “I Got the job!” Start in two weeks. The games are in February. It’s June. We were going to take the kids to the mountains (Sports can impact family vacations.) I gotta call Craig Patrick right now, (everything takes 2nd fiddle)
BUBBLE Hockey
3. Making the Cut (8:45 – 17:49): Equipment manager. Checking the lists and sizing up the competition ($30,000 signing bonus). (Athletic Contracts) A lotta guys from Minnesota and Boston. (Regional rivalries) “Yeah. That’s gonna work.” 76
Prepping equipment: (What is your process?) Old School helmets, goalie masks.
The Tryout Process & Evaluators: “Eruzione – The kid doesn’t have a shot of making this team.”
76 – memorable game. You might want to wait a few days before you go over and say hi.
Evaluations: How do you determine who the top players are?
Not a shot in hell. different perspectives – see players differently.
Jason Mask
Assistant Coaches role: Stick close to the kids.
26 names: This is the final roster – you kiddin’ me, right? What about the advisory staff. “Technically” “I am not looking for the best players, I am looking for the right players.” “Ever see him when his game is on?” (Not starting HIS college goalie) Making of a Miracle account
If you play long enough and at a high level you probably WILL get cut.Announcing the team: Emotional roller coaster. What is it like when you hear the news?
Meeting a Coach for the 1st Time / I won’t be your friend: “I’ll be your coach. I won’t be your friend. If you need one of those take it up with Doc or Coach Patrick.” Psychological Test What is the best way to inform a team? (Sports Psychologist)
Administration begins with A: “I think we have a problem.” That is just not going to happen. I already know my team. Each one of those kids were picked for a reason. I have studied film. I have spoken with their coaches. The team I have chosen is it. Tell them the truth.” “They hired me to do a job and I am trying to do it.” I hope you know what you are doing.
The Test: Stopped by a policeman, but you know you are not all fault. There are 300 of these.
4. Old Rivalries (17:50 – 23:47): I don’t know how you can sit in the same room as him. “OC has a little unfinished business. McClanahan, You are not still going on about the 76 Playoffs. That was like 3 years ago. Why did you want to play college hockey? (Ask yourself the same question.) I love to play hockey. I want to go the NHL. Well, I wanted to win a national championship. That over there pansy cheap shots me. I get tossed out of the game. He stole the ring of my finger. I was just wondering whose side you are on…. I’m out of here.” To my room, is that alright with you… mother? No wonder he gets so many penalty minutes.
Prompt: Why did you want to play high school sports?
Is their a player you have a personal rivalry with?
Bloomington Ice Arena, Minnesota:
Individual vs. Team play: “JOHNSON! That coast to coast stuff may work here, but it won’t work against the teams we are playing.” “Morrow let me take this one.”
Let ’em go: “This is a breakout play, so please get rid of the puck early” “Bush League OC. Tell your boy to keep his head up. Fight.” “Craig, Let ’em go.”
Discussion: Any experiences of cheap shots in practice? Any fights?
Watching a fight!
Turning Points in a Season: “Look like hockey to you. It looks like a couple of monkeys trying to hump a football. We move forward starting right now. We start becoming a team. RIGHT NOW! Skating, passing, flow, and creativity. That is what this team is all about, gentleman. NOT old rivalries.
Introductions: Where are you from? Who you are? Who do you play for?The question that is asked throughout the journey. Charlestown, Mass Boston University Ralph Cox Archie’s
5. Motivations (23:48 – 32:48): I am wondering why you wouldn’t take this test. “It is nothing against you, I just don’t see what it has to do with stopping a puck.” “You just took it.”
Mental Health & Commitment: How is your family doing? And you? I have to know how committed are you to being here? Because if you are not, you are just wasting our time here. “My dad is going through a rough time right now. He’s got nothing. He lost his job and with Atlanta trying to sign me. Bottom line is my mom wanted this. Me playing on this team. Hard to say no to someone who drove you to practice every day, right. I’m here aren’t I?”
Don’t forget to bring your game (Throws the test in the trash.)
Coaches use different motivational tools for different teams and players. Describe some of the different ways coaches have attempted to motivate you and your team?
A Coach’s Philosophy Not Always Easy to Figure Out: “This I have never seen. has a reason for everything he does.” He’ll end up with 20 players hating his guts. They won’t hate each other.
Breaking down film of practice. (Not huddl / Amaral throwing team out, scouting reports.)
Family Sacrifices and Support: “You’ll figure it out!” Can you turn that off please. Please. Every once in a while your meeting are going to have to wait. “I am coaching a hockey team here. We already talked about this?” “When exactly did we have the talk. We never had this talk! What did I say. We never had this talk… NEVER!”
Chasing a goal / dream: “It is not because we never talked. You never even asked. I know what this is about it. I know it and you know it. … Chasing something you may never get. What if it doesn’t workout? Are we going to do this every 4 years? Go finish your work.”
Treasured Sports Items / Old team photos! 1960 Hockey team. Last cut.
Marriage Involves Sacrifice and Support: “This is the only way I know how to do it. It is not the easiest for you or the kids. Patty I have to do this…. I am sorry we didn’t talk. And I was wrong not to ask. So I am asking now if you can you be with me on this, because it won’t mean anything if you are not.” (Tears of wife A coach’s wife makes sooooooooooo many sacrifices.)
What is your most treasured sports items / photograph? Why?
6. Training (32:49 – 38:47): “The legs feed the wolf. I can’t promise you we will be the best team in Lake Placid. But we will be the best conditioned. That I can promise you. You are going to skate harder than you have in your life. Every minute
Marc Johnson (key player)
“The fastest way to make this team is by being fast.”
Goalie Coaching: Challenge him. How much coaching for goalies?
Wall Sits
Get out or here: Coach ripping into players.
Learning a new System: Players understanding what to do.
Making the Cut: 6 are going homw. Who that is, believe it or not, depends on you.
Who do you play for? OLD Wooden sticks!
Creating Lines & Chemistry: Here you go (communication Run that again. Coneheads “Pass, shoot, score.” It looks like we are taking a line of coneheads to Europe.
Off the Radar & The Fine Line: If they can keep their legs under them. Something on your mind Craig, or is that just too far off my radar. I know how hard to push ’em.
Player’s Losing Focus During a Season: How does a coach handle this?
7. Again (38:48 – 46:56): Oslo, Norway 5 Months before the Opening Ceremony (Coaches Getting Mad / Worst Conditioning)
“Get a whistle!”Making of a Miracle: Eruzione’s account)
“The name on the front is a helluva lot more important than the name on the back.”
Brookism: “You don’t have enough talent to win on talent alone.”
Win, lose or tie you will play like champions.”
“Start playing at a level that will force you to keep you here.”
Back on the line! Again. Again. Again. Are you going to quit on me? OC, I got my money on you Of course, you got a hot date an hour from now but you’re not looking too good. Send ’em. Again.
Conflicts between Coaches: “Doc, I mean this is madness right.”
You have to be uncommon: “This cannot be a team of common men, because common men go nowhere. You have to be uncommon.”
This has gone on long enough. Somebody is going to get hurt.
Everybody on that line. Everybody get on that line. Again. Again. Come on Craig. Blow the whistle. Again.”
Mike Eruzione. Winthrop Massachusetts. I play for the United States of America. “That’s all gentleman.”
TWEET: Greatest line of all time! “Mike Eruzione. Winthrop Massachusetts. I play for the United States of America.” @MERUZIONE @usahockey @TerrierHockey @1980MiracleTeam
The greatest moment in Winter Olympics history is the 1980 @usahockey victory over Russia! Thanks for the memories! @MERUZIONE @TerrierHockey @1980MiracleTeam
Have you ever had a coach address bench behavior? Describe & Explain.
Central League Theif River Falls
What is going on at home? We kinda hit a Moose. The moose is ok. What is going on at home? (Soviets win 6 – 0. NHL Stars. Conditioning superb. Superior in every way. An embarrassing evening for the NHL All-stars)
Game Preparation: Fluid. They look for a patch of ice, mismatch, 2 on 1 easy goal.
Boris Mikalov: “He is the best player at his position. And that includes as we just found out, the NHL.
Vladislav Tretiak: If you score on Tretiak keep the puck. Because it doesn’t happen. 42 games in the last 3 months 42 wins. They know they are going to win and so do their opponents.
Reality & The Vision: I can give you a load of crap about how you are a better team than them, but it would be a load of crap… Everyone in this room knows what they are saying about our chances. I also know there is a way to stay with this team. You don’t defend them, you attack them. You take their game and shove it right back in their face. The team that is finally willing to do this has a chance to put them down. The rest of the world is afraid of them. Boys we won’t be. No one has ever worked hard enough to skate with the Soviet Team for entire game. Gentlemen, we are gonna work hard enough.
8. “Legs feed the wolf:” (46:5 – 53:28)Easier Cuts
Evaluate your Work Ethic
Better. Not good but better. Team showers (who has taken a team shower?), Cuts
Position Specific Training: Goalie training, juggling against the glass, plate passing.
Team Bonding: Showers outdated.
Team improvement & growth: “Build your legs.” What does it give us?… “OPTIONS!”
Alone Time: juggling against the glass
Fun moments with a coach who is serious most of the time.
We are playing the Soviets 3 days before the Lake Placid. How ’bout that?
Making the last cuts? “I didn’t think it was going to be this hard.” Yeah you did. Switching positions.
Cambridge, Massachusetts 3 Months Before Opening Ceremonies
Family Support: “Hey, you beat Harvard” (Beanpot rivals) “I love you pop! Keep the glove up.” Parents want kids to succeed. Parents travel to see children play. They sometimes are as invested as the players experience as the player himself. Dad Advice:
Team stretching: If you keep eating them, I will keep making them (meatballs & team dinners)
I wonder how it is going to affect team chemistry: Timmy Plays for the Gophers. Tim Harer Has a big year. (Brooks takes a year off)
He’ll do whatever it takes: Herb is Messing with us. How will affect the chemistry? Why is he here? “Herb is not going to damn thing. He is just messing with our minds.” “Come that close and get nothing? He’ll do whatever it takes.
Boycott: Carter may boycott the Moscow games next summer. “Don’t do this to yourself. There are things you can control and things you can’t.” I heard you, honey. (Newspaper: Soviet Troops Enter Afghanistan)
Nasty to wife: “I understand you being upset when I say you work to hard to teach a simple game. Don’t ever criticize me for caring about you.”
I know Coach: “You better start putting the puck in the net. Rizzo. Or you’re not going anywhere. And don’t think I won’t do it. ”
Competition for Spots and Playing Time: Healthy? Can you still be friends or is it cut throat?
Olympic Team vs. IHL All-stars Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10. Meeting with a Coach to Voice Concerns: We’re a Family (53:28 – 59:14): Herb some of the boys want to have a word. I think you might want to hear them out.
This is crazy Herb. Bringing him in this late. I am scared of being cut. We just want it to be fair. There is a difference. That’s not the point. He has the attitude on an off the ice. Because we are a family. We’re a family.”
Coach “And this is the family you want to go to Lake Placid with. Absolutely. Timmy Harer can help us boys, but I am going to send him how. You have one more to get to 20. You understand.”
How important is team chemistry? Describe your experiences.
Christmas Party. Two more presents. Coach Patrick from the boys. “To Craig! A Plastic Whistle.” AGAIN! (See any Hard Hats at the party? Drinking beer.) Team Dinners
Herb: A whip. This may come as a shock to some of you , but I am not good at giving sentimental speeches, I don’t think I should start tonight. You guys have a great holiday.” (Bonding off the ice / court / field) Holiday Sports Traditions Last minute Christmas Shopping
Crisis of Confidence:Jimmy Carter’s Speech: With the team playing football in the background. “Stop crying and start sweating.” It shows the different directions the team is going compared to the country.
Missing family Events: “Dear Daddy We left the star for you” Love Kelli (Mangini)
11. Final Roster (last cuts are never easy, ask Coach Coady): Herb wants to see you. “Dead Man Walking” What do you say? (Ralph Cox USA Hockey & Interview)
There is no easy way to do this. I wish like hell I could keep you. You are a helluva hockey player and this doesn’t change that.
Dealing with Difficult Decisions (Players and Coaches) Thanks for giving me a shot, Coach. Thanks for giving me your best!
Would you rather be the 1st cut or the last man cut? Matt Meads 2019
Olympic Boycotts You got your wish: The Kremlin released a statement, they are going to beat us on our own ice. They are all going to play. Soviets, Czechs, Get your guys to New York. They have a game to play.
3 days Until Opening Ceremonies, Madison Square Garden
12. The Soviet Machine: Madison Square Garden. (Ever been?) Game vs. Soviets 3 days before opening ceremony. Team caption to pick up the NHL Challenge Trophy (beating pros decisively). Getting a mixed reaction. Some cheers and a few boos. Final Tune-up. (Pros vs. College kids)
Sign: “Soviets Get the Puck out of Afghanistan”
Team Break: USA Hanover Let’s Go
“You Gotta listen to me Jack.” Jim Craig
“He shoots, he scores!” Loss 10 – 3. Craig Feels a little like Slap Shot Goalie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvMX1Yan0Es
Feel Shame Interview
Roster Decisions What to say (Mr. Faria) : How is he? Student Sports Injuries 3 days until Sweden 3 – 4 games minimum. Injuries (or being healthy) play a role in a team’s success.
“I am thinking about sitting you down” (Playing time decisions) “That’s my net. Have you given me your very best. You don’t understand what I am talking about. I don’t understand you. Everybody. So that’s what this is about. NO! I want to see the kid in the net who wouldn’t take the test.” (Goalie’s are a different beast!)
Missing Family Moments. It is hard on a family being a high school / college / professional coach. Walter sent over the tickets. (Covered by USA Hockey). “Patty I miss you too.”
Communication, Continuity and Change. Phone and letters No face time, texts, social media
13. Olympics Begin: XLLL Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid, New York
Opening Ceremony: BIG DEAL
Olympic Village: Room Key, ID badge
Goalie Decisions(One of the toughest decisions to make): “If he gets shaky it is you.” “You are in there tomorrow Jimmy.” Let’s bring it up now.
The good news. If you lose one more skater, you will have a tough time putting a decent team on the ice.
Speaking with OC: “Doc said no right?””He said you might be able to go in a week, maybe two. I got 20 to think about and they are looking at me to do what is best for this team …. which is why I am hanging on to you. If you promise right you won’t think about playing . I will stick your ass on an airplane back to Boston.”
“Whoaaaah! OC is playing, baby!”The news of being cleared to play again. 1st game back.
Coach looking around, taking it all in. Have you ever done this?
USA vs. Sweden Al Michaels & Ken Dryden calling the game.
What if he plays? If he plays on it can it hurt it any worse? Can it hurt him anymore? He won’t be able to do very much.
In-between Period Speech: Flipping table. Do coaches act more upset than they really are? Do coaches know who to call out. What is the most upset you have seen a coach?
Voice Typing
14. I Am a Hockey Player Rob McClanahan: “What the hell is wrong with you. Put your gear on. I said put your gear one. You know what? Put your street clothes on. A bruise on the leg is a helluva long way from the heart, Candy Ass.” (Choice of words to drive home a point.)
“I want you to be a hockey player.” “I am a Hockey Player”
Do you think that will get them going? (Coaches have to push buttons. Motivational Speeches. What is the speech that got you and your team going?)
2:49 Sweden is leading 2-1. 1:40 remain. (4:19)
Take the right side. Assistant coaches can help with in-game decisions.
What are you doing with Baker out there? Pulls goalie.
Scoring in the final minute of a game: US team is very still alive.
Jim McKay
The US Hockey team pulled off a tremendous upset 7- 3 vs. Czechoslovakia. Considered the 2nd best team in the world.
National News Story: Think of what they have had to write about. The bottom line is. This is something this country is ready for. I am not sure you have any control over this.
Victor: “Knowing opposing coaches and players.” Someone is going to beat those guys.
US vs. Norway 5 – 1 in the 3rd period
Press Conference: “This isn;t an individual effort. It is about a team. We are a team on the ice and we will be a team off it.”
US vs. Romania 7 – 2 late in the 3rd.
“Our goal was to make it to the medal round. We feel real good about”
USA vs. West Germany
4-2 with 15:42
Pairings
USA vs. Soviet Union 17:00
Press Conference Craig Patrick: Busting Chops Lost of coaches enjoy this, Jim Calhoun, Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells Herb is preparing to tomorrow’s game. (Answer to the previous day’s question.)
Hot Chocolate is GOOD! (better with whipped cream0.”
Telegram from a lady in Texas. “Beat Those Commie Bastards.”
Match-ups: I keep going… We don’t match up Patty.” You might want to skip that when you talk to the boys.
Herb, there is no disgrace in losing to this team. The important thing is you go this far.
“The important thing is that those 20 boys That they know in 20 years. They didn’t leave anything on the table. They played their hearts out. That is the important thing.”
“It is not a good time: Herb doesn’t want any distractions. (How are your coaches with distractions and routines?)
15. Team Effort
OC: Are you Ready to go? “Are you serious? I am playing!” Suit up! 1st game back after an injury.
Pregame speech What is the most important speech you have ever given? How long did you prepare? What was your process? How was it received?:
“Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that’s what you have here tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight. boys. That is what you have earned tonight. One game; if we played them ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them, and we shut them down because we can.Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.
You were born to be hockey players—every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time… is done. It’s over. I’m sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw ’em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!”
Walking out the biggest games of their lives, played in front of the greatest home crowd of ALL-TIME! What is the most excited you have been to play a game?
Team leaders /
Old School scalpers: No Stub hub, No Gametime: $66.70 3X face value for a ticket. Supply and demand.
Blue line and a clothes line. Watching a game. But manifestly it is a hockey game. Average age 21.
Ken Dryden:
OC hit: Making a play that make THE PLAY happen.
Hot Goalies are key!
Soviets leading 2-1. 13 days ago.
Play it out!
17. Score Tied Amazing LAST-second goal. The United States has tied the game. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. The goal stands and the period is over. (No Replays)
Greatest Sports Commercial of ALL=TIME?
Coaching Decisions: There will be a change in goalie. Something we have not seen in these Olympics!
“Well boys, they just put the best goalie in the world on the bench.” The conehead line. Knock Craig down – easy goal open net. “Playing every minute of every game.” “No I’m good, just give me a sec.”
Analyst are often former players.
No I’m Good: A less than 100% starter is often better than other options.
The Soviets take the lead 3 – 2. Playing every minute.
Start of the 3rd Period
The U.S. is winless since 1960. The Russians have won every gold medal since.
Scoring 51 goals
18. “USA!” “The US is trying to overcome enormous odds and beat the best team in the world.”
Coach Brooks: “Listen to them. That’s what you’ve done. We have come from behind. We can do it again. We can beat these guys! Everybody in Who do you play for… USA. (What are your ”everybody in” calls?)
The Face-off (UMass-Amherst Lacrosse)
The opportunity of a lifetime. Have you ever known
Slashing penalty: USA Power play. “Let’s take advantage of this now!” 16 seconds Mark Johnson scores with 0:04 left on the power play. Ties the game at 3.
3 – 3 15:17 Now they are beginning to believe!
(A hockey goalie might be the most influential position in ALL of sports! Can you think of any other position?)
The Goal: The greatest moment in American Sports. What is your greatest moment? My Greatest Moment Anyone who saw these teams play 2 weeks ago must be shocked!
The slowest last few minutes of your life. Watching the clock and it is moving soooooooo Looooooooooong!
19. Victory
PLAY YOUR GAME!
Line changes: 3:19 Short shifts 30 – 40 seconds. Doc keep an eye on it.
Poise and Control. No more changes until the next whistle.
That moment of Private Victory when all the hard work paid off. Fans celebrate.
The greatest moment in American Sports. That Moment! What is that moment for you?
Realizing you did it: The Private Moment when you realize all your hard work, sacrifice has paid off. The emotions.
Celebration The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat!
Two days later the Miracle was made complete. My boys defeated Finland coming from behind once again. “As I watch them I realized Patty was right, It was a lot more than a hockey game.
THE BEST MOMENT: Dream Teams: I have been often asked “What was the best moment for me?” It was here. The sight of 20 young man. Standing as one. Young men willing to sacrifice all for an unknown. A few years later. Dream teams. Now that we have “dream teams,” we seldom ever get to dream. But on one weekend a group remarkable young men. of a chance for one night to dream, but a chance once again, to believe. (Finalize in 2020)
He never saw it, he lived it.
20. End Credits
Gold Medal Ceremony
COACHING SELECTION PROCESS: Who is on the committee? What are the characteristics of a great coach.
What interview questions would you ask if you were selected as a student-athlete to sit on a coaching selection committee? Come up with FIVE!
Evaluation Sheets: What to look for in a player.
Coach has team picked. 26 names.
Transition from a player to coach. Middle Man
“I am not looking for the best players. I am looking for the right players.”
“Ever see him when his game is on?” Outside influences on a player / team’s performance
The accouncement:
There the ones getting off easy. 20 rosters so 6 more of you will be going home. I will be your coach, I won’t be your friend. “Before you celebrate.
TRYOUTS – Choose the either a select team (AAU, HNIB, Club soccer, OPD) or high school team to answer the following question
If you have tried out for a select team (AAU, HNIB, Club soccer, OPD) that has a selection process (cuts), answer the following questions.
How many players were competing for spots to make the team?
What were your emotions during the tryout period and the time waiting for the final team selection? How did the result affect you?
Do you feel the selection process was fair?
Look at the other side of the selection process, the one that didn’t affect you (either being cut or making the team).
INJURIES are a part of sport. They can happen at the most inconvenient times.
Describe a sports injury that you experienced.
What was it?
How old were you?
How did it affect you emotionally and psychologically?
COMEBACK WINS are one of the most exciting and emotionally of all athletic contests. The Red Sox came from 3 games down to win the World Series. It lifted the entire RED SOX NATION!
Describe a comeback win that you were personally involved with.
Explain the scenario.
Describe the range of emotions you experienced DURING the contest.
Describe the emotions you felt at the CONCLUSION!
THE ANTICIPATION AND THE SPEECH
Describe an important athletic contest that you were waiting to compete in.
What was the competition? Why was it such a big deal?
What did you do the day of the event? How did you pass the time? What were your emotions?
What were your emotions IMMEDIATELY BEFORE the actual contest?
Describe the most motivational speech that you have heard before a sports contest.
What team did it involve?
Who gave the speech and what was the message?
How did you and team respond?
THE BLOWOUT
Describe a time when you or your team felt completely overmatched OR a time you’re your team overmatched the opponent.
What level of competition was it?
How soon were you aware of the overmatch?
Describe your thoughts, emotions, and attitude during the contest.
PARENT – “It is hard to say no to someone who drove you to practice everyday.” – Jim Craig
Explain the role of your family in your athletics
How does your family participate in your sports career? Is it positive? Negative?
How do your parents react to your athletic successes and failures? Give specific examples.
LEAVE IT ALL ON THE TABLE – “The important thing is that 20 years from now they know they did not leave anything on the table.”
Timeline – introduction with history of the cold war
meeting with Hockey Association – pretty lofty goal
SKIP
Tryouts
Selection of team – all of us together
Common Men speech
1st game – Sweeden – candy-ass (will that get them going?)
“beat those commi bastards”
That they play there hearts out
Sports
Naysayers – Eurozione – he will never make it
Final roster on the 1st day – the Right players vs. Best players
“All-star teams fail.”
Craig over Janses (his own player)
Brooks – let them go
Not take the test
Craig’s motivation to play – Mom wanted it
Pro ($$$$) vs. Olympics (no longer an issue)
20
Beat the Russians – That is a lofty goal.
Coach’s Family
Cut
Coach not a friend
Character test
Fighting vs. team
Team chemistry
Being cut
Wife’s / Family role
Describe the emotions of the wife – “we talked about it argument.”Name period
Miracle: Psychology and Motivation
The Motivational Speech – Often in athletics coaches attempt to motivate players through discussions and pre-game. Outside of athletics we are also motivated by the words of others, friends, parents, co-workers, etc. Describe a time you were motivated by the words of another.
Include in your answer.
The setting
The speaker
The speech
The impact of the speech on you
The Naysayers – In life there are always people who doubt our abilities and question are goals. Describe a time when you pursued a goal that was questioned by others, yet still achieved it.
Describe the goal – what was it – why did you want to accomplish it
How questioned your goal – How did they question it
Describe what you need to do and sacrifice to complete it
What did it feel like once you accomplished it? How did the doubter react to your accomplishment?
INJURIES & ILLNESS are a part of life and can happen at the most inconvenient times Describe an illness or injury that you experienced.
What was it?
How old were you?
How did it affect you emotionally and psychologically?
The Blowout – Describe a time when you or your team felt completely overmatched OR a time you’re your team overmatched the opponent.
What level of competition was it?
How soon were you aware of the overmatch?
Describe your thoughts, emotions, and attitude during the contest.
The new person in town – In the middle of the selection process, the coach introduces a new player. Being new to a group stirs many emotions. If you have been new to a town, school, group, or team. Explain that situation.
“Great moments are born of great opportunities.” Describe a great moment that resulted from a great opportunity.
Emotions – There are so many emotions we experience. Describe some of the examples of emotions in the film.
Being part of something bigger than you – The “Miracle on Ice” was a special moment in history that all Americans felt an incredible sense of pride and connection. Describe an experience where you felt part of an event that was larger than life.
Name period
Miracle: Psychology and Motivation
Pre-viewing question: For a generation of Americans, the 1980 Olympic upset of the great Russian Hockey team is one of the most inspiring events of their lifetime. Describe what you believe to be the most inspiring event of your lifetime. The event can be personal liking witnessing a speaker or observing a performance or it can be an event that you were a spectator of, such as the Olympics.
The Cut –There are times in our life when we are told we are not good enough to take a class, get into school, participate in a play, or be on a team.
Describe a time when this occurred in your life.
Describe your preparation and performance for the selection process.
There are many great stories in this book for class.
Chapter #1. Love of the Game “Sports is life with the volume turned up.” Barry Mano
Roger Maris & Me Andy Strasberg (2)
Stadium Nights Bob Greene (7)
Thanks Mom! Steve Young (11)
If It Makes Him Happy Roy Firestone (13)
A True Champion Carole Yamaguchi as told by Anita Gogno (15)
Mister D’s Boys William G. Tapply (17)
What Sports is All About William Wilczewski: sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving at Fort Knox, as sports editor for Inside the Turret, the post’s newspaper [new name: The Gold Standard]. (21): “But most importantly, it’s about passing all this on to your son one day as my dad did to me and I am to you.
A Twenty-Four-Karat Friendship David Wallechinsky(29)
Reach for the Stars Brian Holloway (31): Inspirational story by New England Patriot and his interaction with Christa McAuliffe
I am writing to you to give you a little feedback on the One Letter Make A Difference project.
To be honest, when I received M’s letter, I was pleasingly surprised. For me personally, I felt a few different emotions, somewhat overwhelmed, content and proud while reading her letter to me. As a parent, it has always been about doing what’s best for your child, creating memories together and of course, being a family. From the letter M wrote, I felt reassured that I had been the parent I had hoped I would be.
I think this letter writing project should be continued for years to come in the high school. Something to be thankful for project letter writing as well. I truly enjoyed receiving the letter and forwarded the letter to a friend who will hopefully, continue the One Letter Make A Difference project writing.
However you choose to celebrate the Holiday Season, I hope it is spent surrounded by the ones that mean the most.
Regards,
A mom
December 5th email to teacher
I received my son’s (WC) letter of appreciation last night.
I was touched to receive this letter as it was written from the heart. While I know how many memories we have made together, I had no idea from his perspective, exactly how grateful he has been to have me in his life. This letter made me feel very special. While he has several positive people in his life, being chosen by as his recipient is an honor.
Most of us are just working hard to get through each day and enjoying family, friends and our down time. While we appreciate those in our lives, taking some time to let them know can be rewarding for both.
This was a great project for the senior class, and hopefully, a life lesson.
