Ducoing,+Michael


 * Winter/Spring 2011 Mr. Dunne **

** A Pre-Game Warm-up **

What do sports mean to you as an athlete and as a fan? As an athlete, sports are a very big part of my everyday life. I talk about sports, listen to sports, and watch sports. All of these occurences make me a fan, as well as an athlete. Whether it be hockey, football, lacrosse, or baseball, Im a fan.

What has been your with youth sports? Describe your best and worst experiences. Throughout my life, I have always played atleast 1 sport during the year. As a youth, I played baseball, hockey, lacrosse, football, and soccer. My best expierence in a sport would have to be when my 16 and under hockey team was chosen to go to the National Championships in Buffalo during my freshman year. The worst expierence would most likely be when I shattered the growth plate in my left ankle during a hockey game.

Do athletes make good role models? Identify one or two professional athletes to make your case. I think certain athletes make good role models. Some athletes make stupid decisions and let their fame get to their heads. Personally, I think Drew Brees and Tom Brady are great role models.

What sports/teams do you pay attention to the most? How much time do sports occupy in your life? How do you spend that time (attending, watching, reading, talking, participating)? The sport I pay the most attention to is definitly football. The football team I watch the most is definitly the Patriots. Sports are a huge part of my life, they take up a huge portion of my day, whether its talking about fantasy teams with my friends, watching Sportscenter, playing in pick-up games, or going to professional games.

What sports-related issues would you be disappointed //not// to cover in this class? Why? I would be disappointed if we, as a class, did not cover steroids in sports, not only in baseball, but all of sports. I would be disappointed because I feel that this is a very prevalent issue that needs to be discussed.