Some Suggestions from Athletics
When most people hear the term “coach,” they think of an athletic coach. Academic Games coaching has much in common with sports coaching. Here are suggestions that apply to any … Continue →
Author: Mike Steigerwald
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They Came From Halfway Around the World
Tobey Tamber, who played Academic Games in Pennsylvania, now owns a games-themed coffee shop in Taiwan. He also teaches private English and math classes to students there. Several of the … Continue →
Mutual Respect
Always be firm, but quick to praise. Let players know when they have done something correct. You must develop a mutual respect for one another. Get to know the players … Continue →
Setting Goals
To achieve success in any endeavor, a participant needs both short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals involve what you are doing right now to prepare for the next contest. Long-term … Continue →
End the Year with a Party!
Wrap up the Academic Games year with a party. It could be at school, at someone’s home, or at an establishment that hosts parties for young people. If you have … Continue →
Alum Cites Academic Games Influence
Dr. Tyrone Porter, from Detroit Renaissance High School, is the subject of an article in the University of Washington (Seattle) Bioengineering News. The writer refers to “the intellectual challenges and … Continue →
Propaganda Guidelines: Selected Instances vs. Hasty Generalization
This is the another in a series of Coaching Tips pointing out important distinctions made in the new Propaganda Guide. This one deals with Selected Instances and Hasty Generalization in Section E. … Continue →
Alum Wins JFK Profile in Courage Award
Doris Voitier, superintendent of St. Bernard Parish schools, has been honored for her efforts to restart the school system within a few months of Hurricane Katrina. Doris was one of … Continue →
AGLOA President Honored
Brother Neal Golden, President of AGLOA, was recently presented the Gautrelet Award by Spring Hill College (Mobile). This award “recognizes an alumnus or non-alumnus of high integrity who has demonstrated … Continue →
Propaganda Guidelines: Concurrency vs. Hasty Generalization
This is the another in a series of Coaching Tips pointing out important distinctions made in the new Propaganda Guide. This one deals with Concurrency and Hasty Generalization in Section E. Concurrency may … Continue →