Thesis+Based+Research+Assignment

1. I chose to go down this research path because not only will it reveal why Joe Paterno was so successful but it also reveals how he prepares before and during seasons. Which will allow me to make a comparison and constrast with the coaches I am using in my project.  2. What is the process of preparation for sport coaches before and during their seasons?  a. Switched to- Why is Joe Paterno so successful as Penn States’ head coach?  3. More specific questions that had to be answered was: a. Team conditioning b. Practice style c. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Game plan <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">d. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Preparation <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;"> i. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Roster wise (who starts and who doesn’t) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;"> ii. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">How to cope with injuries <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">e. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Philosphy 1.   Roberts, Rex. "Classical Coaching." //EBSCO Host//. EBSCO, 17 Sept. 2001. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. <http://www.web.ebscohost.com>. a.   “But if anyone can turn adversity into advantage, it’s JoePa…Joe has had the extraodinary ability to analyze opponents and figure out ways to beat them” (Pg.2 Para. 3) b.  “His philosphy, which he labeled “the Grand Experiemtn,” emphasized education first and athletics second.” (Pg.2 Para.7) c.  Joe Paterno prepares his athletes by making them hit the books before anything else, he believes if you can’t use your brain in class, can’t use it on the field. 2.   Rielly, Rick. "A Good Joe." //EBSCO Host//. EBSCO, 21 Aug. 2008. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. <http://www.web.ebscohost.com>. a.  Joe’s philosphy is way passed football basic. (Pg. 5) b.  “Paterno is not buddy-buddy coach. On the practice field he is a screaming, insatiable, unforgiving loud speaker…” (Pg. 6 Para.6) c.  “I want them to like me when it’s important they like me, when they’re out in the work, raising families, using their degrees. I want them to like me when it hits them what I’ve been trying to say all these years.” (Pg.6 Para.8) 3.   Mandel, Stewart, Mark Bechtel, and Stephen Cannella. "Joe Cool." //EBSCO Host//. EBSCO, 17 Oct. 2005. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. <http://www.web.ebscohost.com>. a.  “He let Williams and Justin King work with the first team in spring practice after they graduated from high school eary…” (Pg.2 Para.5) b.  “…Last year Paterno stubbornly stuck with the struggling Zack Mills, a more traditional drop-back passer…”(Pg.2 Para6) c.  “Even his teaching methods have changed. This summer quarterbacks and receivers received copies of the playbook on a Playstation2 memory card…” (Pg.3 Para.1) 4.   Dienhart, Tom. "Old-school Paterno needs new approach to offense." //EBSCO Host//. EBSCO, 11 Dec. 2000. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. <http://www.web.ebscohost.com>. a.  Losing 9 starters the 2000 season was seen to be one of the most difficult seasons for Joe Paterno since 93’. His preparation was so much more intense and important because he basically had to find a new starting 11 on both sides. b.  “The line isn’t equipped to push and shoce its way downfield…” (Pg.3 Para.4) c.  “I don’t exactly call it rebuilding. I think you just go to work and try to have the best team you can with the people you have” (Pg.3 Para.6) i.  Joe Paterno has a lot of success because he constantly molds his teams game plan to his team. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Because in season preparation causes for breaking down tapes of the opponent and dealing with injuries, in season preparation is harder the preseason preparation. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I learned some techniques to be a better coach and why Joe Paterno is so successful. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Iused one successful coach to answer my driving question because other coaches that I interview, the questions I ask will be based off of JoePa. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Patience in finding sources and having a knowledge for good, credible sources. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Nothing really, because I already had a prior knowledge to coaching and how much work is involved to be successful. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">My findings answers my driving questions because after studying JoePa I see what takes more preparation. It will help me move forward with my project because I now have questions to ask during my interviews. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Thesis: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Process Reflection: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Conclusion: **