field notes week 3

Observations 3:05 they stretched as a whole team · The coaches weren’t around yet · While they put on their shoes in a circle, they talked about boys, home, and told jokes · Talk “trash” to the other groups especially the sprinters · 3:38 the coach finally approached the group and tells them what they will do today in practice · The coach joked around with the girls · They let me feel how heavy each weight was · A senior threw her last indoor throw · After practicing throwing they had to run a lap and they coach asked them sarcastically are the feeling good · As they learned new events for the outdoor meets the coach encourages them · Two of the girls are sitting down waiting for the rest of the girls to finish the workouts

Reflections · It surprised me because they usually workout in their event types · They continue with their daily routine as if the coaches were there · They made me feel like I’m a part of the group · They show how competitive they are and emphasizes how they are the best event in track and field · I thought they already knew what they had to do by the way they started practice by themselves · He tries to make them feel comfortable doing the new events so they won’t think about throwing so much · I was intrigued on how they can throw such a heavy object around · It was a far throw and she seemed to be nonchalant about it but it’s probably because she doesn’t say much in practice · Their faces looked so tiring · They actually looked like their having fun surprising by and they do better each time he compliments · I found out the two girls sitting down are going to the championship conference and they coach doesn’t want them to hurt themselves in practice. That shows accomplishment.