Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Interdisciplinary
First Advisor
Robert J. Nash
Abstract
In this thesis, I share stories of my experiences as a high school science teacher, gymnastics coach, and track and field coach and I explore my discovery of the importance of making connections in my vocation. Written in Scholarly Personal Narrative format, I reflect on my own experiences with high school and college athletics I and discuss the lessons that I learned which I find to be most important to coaches and teachers. This thesis centers around making connections with athletes and students as a coach and educator. I dive into my career and highlight the lessons that I find to be most important for myself and other teaching and coaching professionals. The strongest take-away message that I would like my readers to recognize is that teachers who express genuine interest in students’ lives can help them open up and feel like they belong. In turn, a cooperative, collaborative community can form.
Language
en
Number of Pages
90 p.
Recommended Citation
Krug, Mary Laura, "Making Connections Through Coaching: A Story of Finding Meaning Through Athletics and Coaching" (2018). Graduate College Dissertations and Theses. 858.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/858