Need Finding Field Notes

Honami Abe
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Through the interviews that I was able to conduct, I got a couple of possible needs that surrounding the athletics department.

  1. Molchan- struggle when it comes to housing players during Exchange and IASAS, where the SAS players do not remember and last minute cancells the housing plan
  2. Student- The Varsity teams are not a true team, and the coaches seem to be caught up in winning and leaving a legacy rather then the overall wellbeing of the team. Students have said that they felt more comfortable and was able to enjoy the sport when they were in JV because of their focus (to improve rather than to win). Additionally, I heard that the players that shine are featured and are given more play time then the rest, leaving the rest of the team without a chance to play.
  3. Student- Lack of school spirit. Since this student doesn't play any sports (at least in school) they do not feel the need to care about what is going on in the school. They also do not know the players who are in the team, where and when the activity is held.
  4. Student- The rule that once you leave a SAS sports team, you can't try out the next season dragges some players down. Even if they are experiencing difficulty with balancing sports and academics, if they want to try out for the next season, they are forced in the position and stresses the student out.
  5.  Student- Seniors (or anyone) who is cut from the team doesn't have a place in school to practice or play a sport for fun since there are no coaches or gyms that is available. Some people want to play the sport for fun or learn how to play, but since the SAS teams are based on the assumption that you know how to play, it's hard to join or get started.
  6. Teacher- discouraged from using the APEX during school hours, and are expected to be in their rooms or be available for students 24/7. Would appreciate it if they could use that facility as well, since parents and students are allowed to use it. 
    1. Mr. Ly- Student learning should come first, so from 7:30 - 3:30, teachers should be available to the students, because they might need that extra support and the only time they can get that is during their free.