Patrick Lewis (Senior Project)

Today for my senior project I registered 4 hours. First, I was required to do an online background check for something called KidSafe. Passing this background check means I am officially recognized as a coach, and that I can be on the sideline for all my teams games. This took about an hour and was an interesting process. I then took to making plans for practice. Today I worked with the u10 boys and girls! We worked on agility, juggling a soccer ball, passing, and lots and lots of shooting. The kids had a blast and that enjoyment was certainly mutual. Tomorrow I begin online nutrition and coaching classes!

My senior project began today with a total of 6 hours spent on my daily tasks. For my senior project, I am working with the local soccer club to assistant coach all of their youth teams. I will also be recruiting for Proctor's soccer teams as well as taking online courses in coaching and nutrition. I was told that today I would be working with the u10-u12 teams, facilitating a scrimmage and training the u14 goalies. Along with being an in-scrimmage coach for the u18 team. I spent 2 hours planning my practices, with particular focus on the keepers, as this is the position I have the least experience with. I spent 4 hours practicing with all the teams. The kids were fun, welcoming and receptive to my coaching, and overall it was an awesome way to start this journey!