inspired by for a very long time. Basketball fans and experts consider John Wooden as one of, if not, the greatest coaches of all time. Much of his success is a result of his beliefs and coaching system. Knowing the background of Coach Wooden’s playing and coaching career plays a significant role in understanding how he practiced his beliefs with his teams and how his philosophy and success intertwined to set a precedent for the remainder of collegiate basketball. Before looking at his coaching philosophy
Michael Jordan is the most decorated basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael Jordan is well known among many people for his accomplishments in basketball. Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 (Biography). In high school, he did not make varsity until his junior year because of his size (Gordon). Later, he signed to play basketball with North Carolina University (Gordon). Michael Jordan was drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls, he was only in this third
led their 1914 football season to be undefeated! This created many more fans for the college football team (“Illinois” para.1). For 29 years Robert zuppke coached and he and his team won four national titles in the years of 1914, 1919, 1923, 1927 (“College” para. 8). Illinois third football coach, Edward Hall, had wrote the football code for proper conduct of players (“College” para. 14). From the years of 1971 through 1976 Bob Blackman was a football coach in Illinois (“College” para. 4). NFL stars
know the dangers and cons of competitive sports, because it might seem fun, but there is the dirty little secrets that many leaders and organizations don’t mention, some can easily brainwash the athletes, no matter what level, youth, high school, collegiate, or pro. Competitive sports can be very dangerous. I will be talking about the chance of injury, the real reason why athletes quit their sport that they play, and schools not caring about the student side of the student athlete. My first reason
college. However, athletes are called student-athletes for a reason; the student part comes first. In the long run, a college degree will be way more valuable than what a student-athlete does on a collegiate athletic field. According to the NCAA website, there is merely a 1.3% chance that a college basketball player will play professionally and 1.6% c... ... middle of paper ... ...wever, the NCAA should alter its rules to allow for stipends for college athletes to allow them to have some spending
athletics can shape a persons mind, or open their eyes to something beyond what they already believe, is incredible. They can get everyone to root for a common purpose, a common goal. And for some, that was freedom. The integration of professional and collegiate athletics not only changed sports history, but helped shape American history. Cassius Marcellus Clay was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942, during a time when Louisville was severely segregated. African-Americans were often considered
Who is Allen Iverson? Allen Iverson is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. He had a difficult childhood but that didn’t stop him from making his dream a reality. He worked hard and became a professional basketball player. Allen Iverson was born to Allen Broughton and Ann Iverson on June 17, 1975 in Hampton Virginia. He came from a troubled background. His mother raised him and his two half-sisters by herself. The family would have to go without heat or electricity because they
There are many names synonymous with college basketball, but none are on the same level as Mike Krzyzewski. LIFE Mike Krzyzewski, born to polish immigrants William and Emily Krzyzewski on February 13, 1947, was raised on Chicago’s north side. Although both parents have passed away, the example of integrity and ethics have never left him. In fact, his mothers influence of a strong faith has kept the ritual of placing her rosary in his shirt pocket before each and every game that he has coached. This
and Apollo 13. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar one of the world’s most talented basketball players, wasn’t just born with the unique name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar but the born name of Lew Alcindor. Later in about 1971 Lew changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Born in the good old New York City, on April 16, 1947 and grow from a little baby to a 7 foot 2 inch beast. In High-School Kareem played on the Power Memorial Academy school basketball team for 4 years and all four years he played on varsity. He set a high
reflection from her life, it is easy to conclude that this woman is a great example of a servant leader. Coach Patricia Summit was born on June 14, 1952 in Henrietta, Tennessee. Coach Summitt grew up on a farm and played basketball in high school. Also, she played collegiate basketball at the University of Tennessee-Martin until 1974. However, her career did not end there. Pat
championship game of the NFL, also known as the Super Bowl, in 2015, but very few probably know how football itself began (Breech). American football is one of the oldest sports in the United States and began being played in 1869 (Pro Football Hall of Fame). I have played the game for about 10 years of my life, and am currently playing at Central Michigan University. With all my knowledge of the game, I still did not have the greatest knowledge about the history and startup of football. After researching
Robert Montgomery "Bobby" Knight (born October 25, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio) is the head men's basketball coach at Texas Tech University. He previously held the same position at Indiana University and the United States Military Academy. Knight is one of NCAA Division I college basketball's most controversial coaches but is the third all-time winningest coach in the men's division, behind Dean Smith and Adolph Rupp. With only 10 wins separating him and all-time leader Dean Smith, Knight will probably
history of Duke basketball? I personally love Duke! I have been a fan ever since I was born. For the past few years, I have dedicated myself to becoming devoted to Duke basketball. My mom is even an alumna, which made me really appreciate the history of Duke. I have even been to a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, which has been one of the greatest experiences of my life! As you read this essay, you will learn the complete history of the Duke University basketball program. The Duke basketball program was
Michael Jordan is arguably the best basketball player in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) history. Michael has led a very successful life, and once said, “Enjoy every minute of life. Never second-guess life,” meaning enjoy who you are, and believe in yourself. (A&E). Michael, as a baby was different from the average child. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. In addition, as a baby Michael rarely ever cried (Dolan 34). Michael is the fourth of five children. Michael
Reader-Response Essay Partial Draft Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Player, and his Basketball Legacy The source that I used, “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography” by Biography.com no authors are listed is a great source that gave me a lot of information that will help me with my reader response essay. I came across this website by entering my search question into Google. After looking through a dozen of articles “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography” had the most detailed information of all the links. This
Michael Jordan One of NBA’s all time All Star favorites, Michael Jordan, was not just about basketball all his life. Experiences in his childhood and early teens brought him to that life. His actions as an adult got him to where he is now...a millionaire. Michael Jordan was one of the best basketball players who had some bumps in his life, but overcame them to become a successful man. Jordan’s early life helped him a lot in his late pro life. He was born February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York
early-onset Alzheimer’s type. Even though she no longer makes the play calls or runs the practices, she can still be found on the court yelling at players until her face turns blue. Summitt is very much still a large part of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, and considers herself the “big gun”; her official title is Head Coach Emeritus. Her constant rock is her son, Ross “Tyler” Summitt, her pride, joy and greatest accomplishment; although Summitt did not want her son to follow in her footsteps
selection; six-time first-team All-Pro; inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2011. Born Deion Luwynn Sanders on August 9, 1967, in Fort Myers, FL; son of Constance Knight; married Carolyn Chambers (divorced); married Pilar Biggers (a model and actress), 1999; children: (first marriage) Diondra and Deion Jr.; (second marriage) three. Education: Attended Florida State University, 1985-88. Addresses: Office--c/o Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas, Canton, OH 44708. Deion Sanders is among
it would never have a better opportunity than the one they had in front of them in Lake Placid, New York (US Hockey Hall of Fame, n.d.). New Coach, Herb Brooks played on the 1964 and 1968 Olympic teams, as well as on five other U.S. National Teams and had just finished leading the University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers to the national championship in 1979 (US Hockey Hall of Fame, n.d.). Entering the XIII Winter Olympic Games, the team was a decided underdog, an evaluation that seemed confirmed
Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and vice president, Branch Rickey, had always been bothered by the unwritten and unspoken color line in major league baseball. In 1945, he took advantage of his power as manager and called for a meeting with Jackie Robinson from the Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro League team (“About Jackie Robinson”). He had always secretly scouted Negro League teams in hopes of finding the right candidate. One who had enough talent, but also had enough guts to not jeer back at the