Miscommunication

There are times on the basketball when we miscommunicate. The coaches tell us that communication is the most important thing on the court. There are many times when miscommunication caused us to give up two or three points. Most of the time it is during a fast break and you have to pick up different players other than the ones that play your position. If the coaches see lack of communication in practice they make us run sprints. That shows you how important communication is in the game of basketball.

Interview

The interviewing process was not as easy as I thought it would be. You had to do more than answers questions from an interviewer, you also had to have a cover letter and resume. Having those two parts was not that bad since we already had to do it for class. One of the difficult parts for me was deciding what to wear. It was probably easy for most people but I was not sure if what I had on was appropriate. The overall process was quite an experience. It will definitely help me in the future when preparing for interviews.

Presentations

There were a lot of presentations that caught my eye but three stood out the most.  The first one that caught my eye was the one on Clemson traditions.  I did not know that Clemson was originally a military school until the presentation.  I had heard a little about how touching the rock came about, but I did not know the background.  The second presentation that stood out to me was the one on Rick Rubin.  This was my first time hearing his name.  I had heard of Russell Simmons but never Rick Rubin. The last presentation that stood out was the one on Dark Chocolate.  I had no clue that dark chocolate was so good for you.  I did not know it was full of antioxidants.  That would keep the cancer away.

Being a Student-Athlete

A lot of students on campus think that it is easy being a student-athlete. I hear people saying that we have it easy because the school caters to us. That is definitely not the case. Being a student-athlete you have to schedule or you will end up falling behind. Every minute of the day is important. During season is the most hetic time. You rarely have time to do anything besides school work or something to do with your sport. If you plan your days you may be able to squeeze a nap in every now and then. Sometimes you just feel like going to sleep and not doing your work. We somtimes see ourselves falling behind due to missing class because of away games. Overall being a student-athlete can tough, but you are the one who signed up for it.

Cover Letter

I agree with the information given about the cover letter. The most important peice of advice that I got from the information was to research the company before making your cover letter. If you do not research the company they will be able to tell. The cover letter should be about the company and not you. Although most cover letters do not get read, they are still important. If the employer likes your resume and is interested in you they will probably look at your cover letter. I think another important thing to do is follow a checklist. I think that you should find a checklist and check off each key as you go.

Interviews

The first article I read was Phone Interviews: Tips to Get Called Back. The most important thing I got from the article was to find a quiet place. If you have something distracting you from the interviewer it could cause you to miss the most important thing that the interviewer says. Another important thing the article talked about was speaking easy. If you are in a bad mood or something is upsetting you the interviewer will know it. It is easy to know what kind of mood you are in over the phone.

The second article I read was How to Deal with Interview Stress. The most important thing I got from the article was arriving 10 minutes early for the interview. Arriving way early can drive the person who is about to get interviewed crazy. Another key point the article made was to relax. The interviewer can pick up on nervousness. If you are constantly moving around in you seat and studdering over your words, that is a sign that you are probably not prepared for the interview.

In 10 Years

I see a bright future for myself. The first thing I would like to do is graduate from Clelmson. In 10 years I would love to still be playing basketball for some type of league. I am hoping it is in the NBA. I would like to be married with at least 3 children. Hopefully they will take their height after me so we can keep the chain of ballers running in the family. Not only do I want to provide for my wife and kids, I would like to provide for my parents also. That is one of my goals when I get older. If basketball does not work I will not panic. If that fails I would like to be a basketball coach either at the college level or at the professional level. Knowing a lot of people in the basketball industry will help me get to where I would like to be in the future. Traveling from state to state play ball gives you plenty of recognition. I think I will be successful in whatever it is that I do.