Lewis+Miller

**Lewis'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.communicate effectively 2.support and encourage others 3.co-operating with others

Week One

Entry 1: Today was our first game of soccer outside. I was appointed coach of the black team and everyone else in my team was appointed there roles before we started.

The captain Caleb and I communicated effectively as we were able to start our team off with a warm up in the little amount of time we had before the game, this allowed for our team to be fully ready and fit for the game ahead and we ended up winning the game. Next time I could let other teams join in our drills as there coaches were away.

I used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as I encouraged Caleb to "back himself" and his "shooting". The impact of me supporting and encouraging Caleb resulted in a goal as Caleb backed himself to finish and absolute screamer of the move that our team created.

I also demonstrated the I.S of co-operating with others as I swapped in goal with Puru this allowed everyone in our team to have a fair go at each position. This ended up with a good feeling among our team and allowed us to win our game even when the going got tough. Entry 2: As I was appointed coach of the Black team it was my job to make sure we were well prepared before games and that over this soccer assessment that i teach my teammates some drills and skills. I used the I.S of cooperating with others as I when setting up a drill asked round whether everyone was comfortable this allowed everyone in my team to fel excepted and respected and it made Harry feel alot better as He was being left out of other warm ups from his team because there coach was away.

I also used the I.S of communicating effectively as at the start of the game once I had seen everyone warm up and train assigned positions at the start of the game to there strengths and skills so they felt comfortable and organised. Maybe next time I could allow people to change positions so they become more skilled and knowledgable in different positions.

I also used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as when Dre let in a goal I said "cheer up lad" and "mate theirs bigger fish to fry" his chin lifted and he carried on playing at 100% and it resulted in Dre scoring a brilliant goal and winning the game for us in the next game. This made me feel great because i knew i had made a positive difference to hid day.

Week Two

Entry 1: Today was our second lesson of playing soccer outside so our team had now become very close and a well oiled unit. I used the I.S of communicating effectively as I talked to Dre and Josh just before our period started and they told me that they would be late for class as they had Whanau photos this allowed our remaining players to mentally prepare for only having 3 players for a bit of the period

I also used the I.S co-operating with others as I set up a shooting drill before we started play and Puru was struggling to score so I tried to help him out with what I saw him doing wrong. This worked as in the game Puru scored and absolute screamer of a goal and he thanked me for helping him, this made me feel respected. Maybe next time I could get to class a bit earlier and have the drill set up so when everyone arrived it class the drill was already set up.

I also used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as Cam who was on the other team went in for a tackle on josh and didn't manage to get the ball; I congratulated him on his effort. This allowed both of our teams to get along and also resulted in a friendly, still competitive but friendly game which made it a more enjoyable lesson for all. Entry 2:

Today was our third lesson of football for the week. I used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as I said to harry who was on the other team "your'e playing well" this made harry feel respected and allowed Harry to be confident in his play. This resulted in harry getting MVP and he played out of his shoes which make me feel happy as this MVP made Harry's day. Maybe next time I could encourage Austin more from the other team as he didn't play as good as he would have hoped and made a few mistakes and he had his head down. If i had told him that "it happens to the best of us" maybe he would have carried on giving a 110% and played a lot better than he did and that I know he can

I used the I.S of communicating effectively as I told Josh to "turn" which allowed him to turn into open space that he was unaware, of which josh exploited to the best of his ability and finished of a splendid goal. This made me feel a apart of a team as when Josh came back he thanked me on telling him that he could turn.

I also used the I.S of co-operating with others as I had the opportunity to shoot and hopefully score but instead I laid the ball to Caleb who was in a better position and finished the move with a strike fit for a professional football player.Me laying the ball to Caleb meant he became involved with the game and him scoring the goal showed me how much it meant to him the delight was all over his face.

Week Three

Entry 1:Today was our first lesson of football for the week and our team was leading the charge for victory. I used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as I congratulated Kyril on a wonderful pass. This acknowledgement made Kyril feel apart of the game and this made a positive difference because the game between Kyril and our team was played in a wells spirited manner and both teams enjoyed it.

I also showed the I.S of communicating effectively as I called for Puru to make a angled run towards the goal this communication allowed Puru to get in to a good position for me to pass the ball to him and Puru expertly finished this play of with a quality strike into the back of the net. Maybe next time I could communicate even more effectively by giving Puru more information such as "man on" or "you have time" this may benefit our team in our efforts to score a goal.

I also used the I.S of co-operating with others as when Mr Darkins asked our team for a player I volunteer but the other team wanted to keep there dignity and chose against the option of the "king" but me volunteering meant that the other team had the option and felt as if they weren't being negated and felt a part of the days play. This created a good vibe that was felt throughout all teams for the games.

Entry 2: I also used the I.S of co-operating with others as when there was a foul on one of our teammates and a dispute erupted between Manoj and Dre I was quick to step in hear both sides of the story and make a clear verdict that everyone agreed with. Maybe next time I could set a few rules before the game so there was no dispute in the game.

I also used the I.S of communicating effectively as I called a wall pass or a 1-2 with josh I then called for Caleb to make a run through the center and I played the ball in His path and the rest is history. This communication allowed my teammates to know where I want the ball and where I was on the field.It also allowed Caleb to get into space to finish the play off in absolutely dramatic fashion.

I also used the I.S supporting and encouraging others as I picked up Austin off the ground and told him to "dust himself off" and "carry on" this encouragement meant Austin enjoyed himself and also felt respected he went on to score a stunning goal one I was proud of, the grow up so fast.

Week Four

Entry 1:Today I used the I.S of co-operating as I asked Caleb whether he was happy in goal as he had been in there for a while, he replied with "yeah man I'm sweet bro". This meant even though Caleb didn't want to come out of goal He knew he had the option of this which made him feel apart of the team and respected. Maybe next time I could ask earlier as He had been in goal for a long time or go in at the start so He doesn't feel obliged to stay in goal.

I also showed the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as when Puru missed a wide open goal and everyone was yelling abuse at him, I tapped Puru and the shoulder and said "hard luck mate, you're my star." This made Puru feel appreciated and cheerful as he got over his miss.

I also showed the I.S of communicating effectively with others as I went over to the other team and talked to Jacob one of the players and said "mate you can start with the ball" as he had one less player on there team. This communication meant that both teams knew who was starting with the ball and that we could start the game with no dilemmas. It also created a positive feel between the teams.

Entry 2:Today I used the I.S of supporting and encouraging others as I encouraged Kane to "go hard or go home" and that "you're a good player", he took this encouragement on board and went hard he ended up making a slide tackle on me which resulted in his team getting a goal and I congratulated him. Even though I wasn't a happy chappy.

I also used the I.S of communicating effectively as I communicated with Mr Darkins as to which field we were on, This allowed for our team to get organised and setup positions it also meant we had more time playing as there was no waiting around and searching for fields.

I also used the I.S of co-operating with others as Harry wanted to use a certain ball but our team was not happy with it so I co-operated with harry and we resolved this problem like gentleman by using a ball we both were happy with. Maybe next time we could organise what gear we were going to use, what ball we were going to use before the game so there was no dilemma in the game.