Irene of Athens, who reigned from 780 to 802, is one of the initial examples of imperial imagery being used to emphasize the empress’ pious nature. Irene of Athens was married to Leo IV and was the mother of Constantine VI. Her time as empress resulted in actions that were seen as less than desirable of a ruler but her commissions and images immortalized her as a pious ruler. The prime accusation concerned the deposition of her son since his own actions did not justify the empress’s actions. When Leo IV died, Irene became regent and eventually order that Constantine be blinded in order to secure her own position as empress. In this manner, Irene was perceived to be power hungry as she did not exhibit the qualities of a modest empress, but her images capture a…
a seasonal basketball tournament. Carter discovers the progress reports filled out by the faculty reveal some of the students have been skipping classes and are struggling academically. Coach Carter initiates a lockdown on the gym, banning the team from playing until they improve their grades. Coach Carter is criticized by parents and academic faculty. The school board eventually confronts Carter who justifies his actions, explaining he wants to give his team the opportunity and option to further education so they won't resort to crime. Coach insisted that achieving a sound education is more important for the students than winning basketball games. In my point of view Coach Carters administration staff and basketball parents were disengaged. The parents did not have vision or hope for their kids,…
“ Yay . . . we’re finally here !” said Justin . He is apart of a basketball team called Auburn Raptors that just traveled about eight hours to Miami , Florida for a basketball tournament . This is the team’s first tournament that’s over two hours away . All summer he has been waiting for this moment , staying after practice , doing more then the coach asks and even more . Now is the time for him and his team to show what they have .…
Those who at first hold disadvantages in their society can actually prove to as a result possess a greater attribute that allows them to succeed in their life. In Gladwell’s David and Goliath he shares the story of a highly inexperienced and untalented girls basketball team who began winning championships because they used methods of play other teams were not desperate enough to use.…
(Aristotle identified three of these so we call this view of problems Aristotle's Insight. Email us if you'd like a handout on this.) Phil Jackson assumes his players have the technical and techniques (Element1) down pretty well. He emphasizes the spiritual or being issues in developing the best from his team. This is fascinating to hear Jackson a seven foot plus former pro player himself coaching other magnificent physical specimens in the finer points of connecting with a larger sense of being.…
St. Francis of Assisi was one of the most famous of saints. So popular, the current pope, Pope Francis chose this as his catholic name – the patron saint of animals.…
“Well you guys need the most work because yall need to learn how to play like the newer kids. You guys have been in the league for a while and you need to know how to keep up with the rookies,” Popovich explained, “okay are y'all to dribble because we need to get the ball handling inside of our brain. Tim here you try to spider.”…
How about Bill Russell, a 5 time MVP and former center for the Boston Celtics? He quoted, ¨Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.¨ I think he means that whenever you focus, you can win it all. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James talks about how you go the extra mile by saying, ¨Success favors the flexible. You must be able to stretch that extra mile and be malleable in your ways, know this and you will make it.¨ In this quote, James talks about both being ¨...malleable in your ways...¨ and being ¨...able to stretch that extra mile...¨ so, both are important to…
As a fourth grader, being told that “winning isn’t everything” was a little hard to believe. Only recently do I realize how true this statement is and how important it is to learn this. I believe that in playing sports, what is most important is improving oneself, working as a team, and demonstrating good sportsmanship. Playing CBAA basketball has taught me these values and has played a large role in shaping me into the humble and compassionate person that I am today.…
Basketball is a game which requires a broad range of skills (See Appendix 1) in order to perform at a high standard (See Appendix 2 for characteristics of skilled performers) (Bach 2011). The game of basketball provides a singular opportunity to study the perception of skilled performance, since fans, coaches, athletes, and announcers all consider streaks to be a factual part of the game (Psychonomic Society 1995). A skilled performer demonstrates characteristics and abilities which allows them to perform consistently at a very high level. A skilled performer is often stronger, more flexible, better coordinated, balanced and fitter than unskilled performers. They are able to perceive, decide and act in a manner that is efficient in terms of both energy and time (HSC 2011).…
“This game is like any other game we play. We just have to try our hardest, and come out with a win,” His answer lowered my anxiety and by the time I had finished Algebra, I was ready for the game- prepared to do amazing. I couldn’t wait for the game to start. When the buzzer went off, the announcer said the starting line-up. I had not expected to start, but I was fine starting on the bench. Coach would put me in when I was needed.…
One of the reasons John Wooden was successful as a basketball coach was because he was the best teacher at the sport and taught his players life skills. He didn’t win ten national championships because he had talent. He won because he taught fundamentals and basic basketball. He instilled in his players that fundamentals is the key to success. To this day his players still use what he taught them and take that with them as they move on with their lives. He was a coach and a father to the players. He always compared how life was like basketball and the players understood what he…
As an 10 year old girl joining an all girls basketball team for the very first time, my parents thought this would be a helpful and constructive pastime for me to be involved with as a distraction from their divorce. Already struggling with personal issues at home, this institution became a very prominent source of development. The rules and expectations of this particular institution were that if we could work as hard as the boys, we could eventually be as good as the boys. My team was strong and extremely competitive, and certain values were instilled in us by our coaches at a young age. Being resilient to injury, maintaining a competitive attitude against teammates and opponents, and…
To do this, they have to be confident with themselves and others. Sports take a lot of time and dedication. With the numerous amounts of practices, athletes are able to succeed as a team. On and off the court, they have to trust in their teammates. Through athletes, peers can have a better understanding of believing in themselves and others. The high standards set for athletes encourage them to be role models for others. Not only are they encouraged to work well with others, but also are encouraged to be better problem solvers. Student-athletes are expected to be leading and dedicating individuals.(4)…
1. First, I will explain how the hole in the basketball that gets filled with air symbolizes how I filled a hole within my life by playing basketball.…