Independent Post: December

I have recently started working on my mentorship. The high school's basketball league barely started near the end of November and the approval process to be allowed on the school's campus took over a week. I've only managed to log a few mentorship hours because the school's students are on vacation. But I should be able to work on my mentorship hours every day once they return. Also, I have almost completed the thirty hours of the independent component.

Independent Post: Basketball Game

My team and Iost this game by two points. Iscored about half of my team's points and was seven for eight on the free throw line. I scored around twenty or so points. This was great because I've been focusing on perfecting my shot from the line since I am constantly getting fouled.That's me shooting a free throw in the picture. Also, the high school basketball season has started recently so I will begin my mentorship within the week.  

EQ

1.) I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

2a.) It seems like the answer to this EQ is either exercise or dieting. I don't really see what else it could be. Missing "Takes a stance (Allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)"

2b.) The wording of this EQ doesn't really make sense to me. The wording could be better. Missing "Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)"

2c.) This EQ meets the rule of three criteria.

2d.) This EQ seems like it only has one answer. Missing "Takes a stance (Allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)"

3.) What is the most important thing to win a game of basketball?

Independent post

Due to a recent knee injury, I have not been able to play with my team for two weeks. But I still go to our games because I'm still part of the team. Playing basketball is part of my Independent component but I haven't been able to work on it for a week and a half. I should be recovered by next week.

Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?
What is the most important feature a basketball player should have to win a game?

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format. 
Determination, because it keeps the player focused and the player's goal of winning in the front of their mind.

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your 
working EQ? 
I have used many articles from the same website, basketballsuccess.com, that almost of them say determination is one of the most important qualities of a player.

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you volunteering, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?
My mentor is Coach Jason Parks. I will be observing how he coaches along side him to determine what he thinks is the most important feature a basketball player should have.

Independent Component Approval

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

Since my senior topic is on basketball, I plan to play and practice basketball to improve my skills as a player.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

I already practice twice a week for about two hours each practice and I have a game every Friday, so I shouldn't have have a problem meeting the expected 30 hours. While I'm practicing, I will be keeping a stat sheet to record my shooting percentage and use that stat sheet as evidence.

3.  And explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

I will be focusing more on improving my shooting. This will help me explore my topic in more depth because I will be using drills and tips professional players use. Also, it will give me a chance to understand what great players go through to get to were they are.

Independent Post: Interview Schedule

Today I contacted my mentor and tried to establish a date for the interview. We didn't establish a specific date but we did manage to narrow it down to some time next week. I will try to schedule the interview as soon as possible but I have to work with my mentor's schedule as well.