Adam+Cheesman

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**Adam's Reflective Journal**
Identify and explain the 3 interpersonal skills you selected and demonstrated with specific examples.
 * 1) In each entry, reflect on how the use of your interpersonal skills is impacting on the team. Consider the expectations of your role and any changes that you could make to improve your skills. Ensure that you answer the following questions:
 * What impact resulted from demonstrating your interpersonal skills?
 * What could you do to improve your interpersonal skills to create a positive impact on others?
 * Start by listing/identifying the interpersonal skills you will be discussing in each entry

Interpersonal Skills
 * 1) communicating effectively
 * 2) supporting and encouraging others
 * 3) co-operating with others

__**WEEK ONE:**__

__**1. 06/03/14**__ Today was our first session of playing soccer outside, I was appointed captain of the black team the day before and we had also organised the rest of the team so we were already for the first session. In the first game coach Hayden and I were communicating effectively by sorting out the positions for the team and making sure everyone knew where they were playing and also making sure they stick to their designated position by saying "stay in position boys". This proved to be a positive impact on the team as we worked well and everyone stayed in their position.

In the same game I showed the interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others by congratulating the red team when they scored or did something well like playing a good ball. An example of this was when Jayten played a nice ball through for Jamie to run onto and I commended him on his skills by saying "great ball" to Jayten and also "nice run" to Jamie. This is a positive effect on both the black and red team because it gives off friendly vibes and shows good sportsmanship.

Later on in the session I displayed to my team the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others when we were on attack and I called for the ball by yelling out "switch", Mitchell then lobbed the ball across the field to me and then ran into space to receive the ball again. This showed that when we communicate we work well together as a team and that has a positive effect on the team. I could improved my co-operation skills by being louder and calling more often.

__**2.** **12/03/14**__ Today was our fourth session of soccer and we were playing with six due to Hori not playing, this made it easier to get the bonus points as we had one less player to run in. I was able to show the interpersonal skill of communicating effectively by getting the team to run in after games by telling them to stay close to the sideline and telling them to get ready to sprint in. This was a positive impact on the team as we ended up getting two much needed bonus points after drawing the two games. I could improve my communication skills by making sure I'm heard by all the players.

While playing the green team I was able to show the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others when we got a throw in and Hayden threw the ball in incorrectly to which the green teams ref said would be a redo. I was able to agree with the refs decision as it was a fair call and aslo gave Hayden the chance to redeem himself. This was a positive thing as Hayden then managed to throw the ball in properly and we were able to carry on with the game.

In our last game I managed to support and encourage others when we were on the attack then the red team got a break away to which none of our team was there to defend, Until Matt chased him down and managed to clear the ball for a throw in. I encouraged him while he was running back by telling him "that's your man" and also supported him by saying "great cover" and "nicely defended" when he cleared the ball. It was a positive thing as he saving what might of been a goal. I could improving this skill by praising the team more often for the hard work they do.

__**3. 13/03/14**__ Today was our last session of soccer for week one, the weather was bad but we still played on. Our team managed to communicate effectively by all warming up together before the start of the games by moving around we communicated by sating to each other "keep moving, stay warm". This worked well and was a positive thing for the team as we were able to be ready to go for when the games started.

Along with everybody else today I managed to show the interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others by congratulating both my team and the other teams when they did something well. like when Hayden scored a stunner of a goal from half way and I said "nice shot coach" this has a positive impact on the team as it encourages them and boosts their confidence.

I also managed to show the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others when our team decided to go for the bonus points and I co-operated with Hayden who was goalie at the time and went into goal for the last bit so they I could sprint in and get the bonus points. This worked well as our team picked up another two bonus points on the day and ended up tied for first place with the blue team for the session.

__**WEEK TWO:**__

__**1. 18/03/14**__ Today was our first session of soccer for week two, we were again playing with 6 as our inspirational coach forgot his PE gear. We still managed to play well as a team and communicate well, like when we were on attack and I looked up and saw Mitchell open and calling for the ball. I managed to tell him "run onto it" and play it into the space for him, he then played it back after I also called for a one two. He then ran in on goal and I played the ball through for him to take the shot. Although Mitchell missed it was still a positive thing as it showed good communication and teamwork.

When playing the red team in our second game I managed to support and encourage them when they scored some great goals against us. I'd say something like "great goal red" or "well played boys". I also encouraged our goalie by saying "nice try" or "better luck next time".This impacts both our team and the red team positively as it gives off good vibes.

In our last game against green I didn't co-operating with others verry well. An example was when the green team would go on attack and we would not have enough players back to defend even though TJ told us we need to get back in support. This resulted negatively on the team as the green team scored at the end of the game and ended up winning the match. I can improve on this skill by listening to the defenders and getting back to support them when in trouble.

__**2. 20/03/14**__ Today was our last session of soccer for week two. I showed the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others whilst playing green and we were on attack when TJ was fouled and we got a free kick. The ball was played to me from the free kick. I then received the ball and got a shot off which to me looked like a goal. After some discussion the other teams ref managed to decide that it was not a goal and the free kick would be taken again. I managed to accept this decision as I thought it was fair on both teams and resume play.

In our first game I managed to communicate effectively by ruining back to defend after Hayden who was playing in a defensive role went up to attack and called for someone to take his position while he was making his way back to defence. I helped him out by calling back to him "I've got cover". This was a positive thing as the blue team came back on attack while Hayden was still up their end of the field and I managed to intercept one of their passes and then clear the ball back up field to Hayden.

As always everybody was being supportive to both their team mates and others. I managed to contribute to this positivity by telling Hayden he had time when he received the ball, I did this by saying "you've got time, take a touch". I then encouraged him to run the ball up instead of passing straight away. This worked well as he ran it up the middle of the field and went on to beat two of the green players and play a nice ball up the line for me to run onto. I then commented to him that he'd done well by simply saying. "good work Hayden, keep it up."

__**WEEK THREE:**__

__**1. 26/03/14**__ Today was our second session of soccer for week three. We only had four players today as the others were away. I showed the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others when I stepped up and volunteered to go in goal when nobody else wanted too and we were down on options for a goalie due to the lack of players. This was a positive thing for our team, especially our standard keeper TJ who had a much deserved run around in the outfield today. I could improve on this skill by going in goal more often to give TJ a break.

Due to being down to four players I felt that I should to take a more controlling role and tell my players what to do when needed. I managed to take on that controlling role, an example of this was when I told TJ to go towards the man with the ball by saying "that's your man TJ" and then telling Mitchell to watch the guy running into the space behind TJ by saying "watch the run". This was a positive display of the interpersonal skill communicating effectively and it also had a positive effect on the team by giving them much needed information on what to do instead of just standing around. I could enhance my communication skills by stepping up more often and giving more advice.

Whilst giving my players orders I also supported them and encouraged them effectively by praising them when they did something well like beat a player or tackled well. An example of this supportive and encouraging behaviour is when Lyrik received the ball and I saw one of the red players coming up behind him and called out "man on". Lyrik then managed to play a ball through for Hori, who went on to run it straight and beat a player. I called out "well played Lyrik and Hori" this shows a positive demonstration of supporting and encouraging others.

__**2. 27/03/14**__ Today was our third session of soccer for week three. After the last lesson where I took a more controlling role for the black team I felt that I also needed to display that same kind of captains behaviour today. I did exactly that by communicating effectively in the first and second game against green and blue. Examples of this was when one of my team mates received the ball I'd either tell them "you've got time" or "man on". If they had time I'd tell them to carry the ball up field or if there was a man coming I'd tell them to pass and also if there was no one around to pass to I'd provide myself as an option to pass too. This was a positive thing as it let my players know what was going on and possible ways to deal with the situation.

While showing positive communication I was also able to support and encourage my team mates. I supported my team both verbally and physically. I managed to support them verbally by calling for the ball or telling them possible options where the ball could be played. A example of this was when Hayden had the ball and I saw Hori running into the space for him, I called out to Hayden "look at Hori." Hayden then looked up and played the ball through for him. Physically I made myself available to play to like when Lyrik made a good run but had no one to pass too. I then ran up field and called "back if you need." Lyrik heard my call and was able to play it back for me. This kind of support is a positive for the team as it allows us to have a option to pass to at all times and also be aware of them.

I also showed the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others today by all of us deciding as a team that we would all rotate positions meaning that everyone would get a chance to go up and attack and also stay back other times and defend. By rotating around we needed to co-operate more effectively and tell each other where we would be playing. An example of this was when Mitchell was looking a bit on the tired side so I said to him "drop back into defence for a while" this enabled Mitchell to have a rest and gave me a chance to go up and attack. This think this worked well for our team and was a positive thing as we all got to play were we wanted at least once or twice.


 * __WEEK FOUR:__**

Today was our first session of soccer for week four. We had our full team back today and were ready to go. Even before our first game against red started our I managed to communicate effectively when our coach, Hayden said that we needed to keep the ball on the ground. I agreed with him and so did the rest of the team. During the game I communicated by telling my team mates if the ball was bouncing around to take a touch or two to control it and then play it along the ground. An example of this was when the red team cleared the ball down field in the air an came towards Lyrik who looked like he was going to come forward and header it. I communicated by calling "take a step back and control it." Lyrik was able to hear my call and control it and play it along the ground to Hori. This kind of communication is a positive thing as it means we can play a controlled ball instead of just clearing.
 * __1. 31/03/14__**

I was able to support and encourage with others whilst playing the green team. A number of times the green team would go on attack and we would have nobody back to defend as it was a hot day today and our team was to tired to run back. This left Matt who was in goal up against two or three green players sometimes. Matt pulled of some great saves and and I was able to support with him by saying "great stop". I also took on board his advice that was that only some of us should go up on attack and the rest should stay back to help defend. This had a positive and a negative effect on our team as telling Matt that he was doing a good job encourages him but the negative thing is that our team wasn't getting back to support him. I could I'm prove this skill by taking more feedback on board and getting back.

In our last game against blue we scored a brilliant team goal from one end of the field to the other. We managed to score the goal by co-operating with one another. TJ who was goalie at the time rolled the ball out for Hori who looked up and saw Lyrik calling for the ball. I then yelled out to Lyrik "look at Mitchell" he was then able to pass it over to him. Mitchell then ran it up to the half way line where he ran out of options. I called for him to play down the line for Matt who made a run over there. I then saw and opening and ran into the space and called out "look at the space" Matt played a ball though for me. I then cut more infield and saw Hayden running into the middle near the goal and I played it over to him and called out "shoot brother". He got the shot away and scored. This was a positive thing for our team as it shows when we communicate well we play well and are capable of scoring some great goals.

Today was our third session of soccer for our final week, week four. I managed to communicate with others before our games started when our coach Hayden called us over and said to us "feel the grass boys." We felt the grass and noticed that it was soft therefore we decided that the ball would not roll far and we would need to have to make our passes more powerful. I communicated by agreeing with the teams choices and also telling them when playing to get over the top of the ball when kicking for more power instead of leaning back. This had a positive effect on our teams play as we managed to get the ball rolling with more power.
 * __2. 03/04/14__**

Today I didn't co-operate with others as well as I have been in the past. The area of co-operation I didn't feel was as good as it could of been was calling. I wasn't calling for the ball enough when I was open and also when I did call I wasn't loud enough. An example of this was when Mitchell went on a run upfield and was looking for someone to pass too I was running up the left wing into the gap but due to not calling Mitchell didn't know I was there and got isolated and was tackled by a red team defender. I can improve this skill by making sure that I'm vocal all the time and letting my team know where I am.

In our second game against the blue team I was supporting and encouraging others when Hayden had the ball played to him deep in our half and had no other options to play too. He tried to clear it but had a blue team member running at him and his attempted clearness was blocked why the blue player and the blue player went on to control the ball and have a shoot on goal which Matt saved. I supported Hayden by saying to him "if you get in trouble in our own half you always have Matt to play back too as a safe option". This was a positive thing as Hayden then knew that he had the keeper to play too next time he got into trouble. I could work on this by letting Hayden know when the ball was being played to him that he should turn and play back.

Good start Adam, You have shown a clear understanding between your interpersonal skills and have reflected on them well. Remember to give your answers depth and justify them with examples. Please continue to use and reference what you say "practically" in the games as I have heard many positive remarks from you. Keep up the high level of work!