Tag: Sports Management

My final day at XL for the WEP was very fun. It honestly wasn’t very busy today, so I actually got to go on the fields during my free time and shoot around with some of the staff members, which was a very good way to end the week. However, that won’t actually be my last time at XL. Due to the strong connection that I formed with Mr. Kevin, he actually offered me a job to coach the young kids, which I am very excited about. I am super grateful for getting assigned this work experience because it also opened the door for a summer job for myself!

 

Here’s Avery and Breezy sending yall love for the end of WEP.

Today, James and I had the task of reffing and keeping the scoreboard for the under 10 team. Although it may not seem like hard work, you most definitely have to stay on your toes and focused on the game. My favorite part of today was seeing how excited the kids would get when they scored a goal, and how when they scored they would look at me to make sure I added the goal to the scoreboard.

Today James, a staff member with whom I have made a good friendship, and I had the task of teaching a technique class to the 5 and 6-year-olds. One of my favorite moments from the class was seeing all the children’s faces when James or I would demonstrate a move. They would light up and become so excited to try. It was great to see the kids so engaged in the class that I was teaching and even more excited to participate.

Here is James demonstrating a trick that was a favorite across the whole class

Friday, Day 5 of my work experience was probably one of my favorite days so far. I was able to learn how to actually write and make team player cards. This was so interesting to me because I also play soccer and I need those player cards so it was honestly so cool to see how the cards that I use are made and how much work goes in to each one. Mr. Kevin taught me so well, and he wanted me to document and take a photo of him creating the templates online. 

Today had a large focus on the housekeeping things in the facility. What I mean by that was Mr. Kevin and the rest of the staff gave me incite on the tasks that need to be completed in order to keep the facility running. Although not the most fun, I did complete the checksheet that needs to be done every night, which includes cleaning up all the fields, cleaning the tables, and even the XL merch store. Even though I was cleaning, one of my favorite staff members Avery, found a way to make it fun. We turned up the country music and had a great time.

 

Here’s a photo of Avery helping me clean the lobby tables