Stick Together Ch 1
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Stick Together Ch 1

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What does Coach David find inspiration for his team's connection in?

  • A fable about sticks (correct)
  • A story about a dog
  • His past coaching experiences
  • The team's performance statistics

    • What activity does Coach David undertake at night with Joey?

  • Training for a marathon
  • Gardening in the dark
  • Playing fetch with a flashlight
  • Looking for sticks in the backyard (correct)

    • How does Coach David feel as he prepares for the first day of practice?

  • Excited and hopeful (correct)
  • Indifferent about the outcome
  • Frustrated with the lack of support
  • Overwhelmed by his duties

    • Who does Coach David attribute his idea about the fable to?

    <p>Joey's couch burying habit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Coach David believe the fable will give his team?

    <p>A deeper connection and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Coach David's primary concern the night before the basketball season started?

    <p>His team's failure to communicate and trust each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Coach David find under the couch cushion?

    <p>A stick that his dog Joey had buried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice did Coach David remember from his mother related to his team?

    <p>That teams can be like broken sticks in a fable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Coach David feel about his performance as a coach after the previous season?

    <p>Disappointed and feeling like he let everyone down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Coach David doing at 2 a.m. when he was unable to sleep?

    <p>Pacing around the kitchen and drinking warm milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Coach David's Anxiety

    • Coach David struggles with sleeplessness before the basketball season begins, feeling pressure from last year's underperformance despite having top athletes.
    • Key issues identified: lack of trust, frequent arguments, negativity on the court, poor communication, and inadequate ball sharing among team members.

    A Moment of Inspiration

    • At 2 a.m., David's inability to sleep leads him to pace and seek comfort with warm milk and his dog Joey, but these fail to alleviate his nerves.
    • He discovers a stick hidden by Joey under the couch cushion, triggering a memory of advice from his late mother regarding an old fable about broken sticks.

    Reflection on Past Failure

    • David recalls the disappointment of losing in the first round of the playoffs despite high expectations, instilling a deep sense of embarrassment and regret over missed lessons from his mother.

    Discovery of Aesop's Fable

    • To seek inspiration, David conducts an internet search for "fables about sticks" and finds Aesop’s tale, realizing its relevance to his team's situation.
    • The connection between the fable and teamwork sparks a new sense of purpose for David, emphasizing unity and collaboration.

    Newfound Hope

    • Energized by this idea, David envisions a strategy that transcends traditional metrics like statistics and playoffs, focusing instead on fostering a greater connection within the team.
    • With Joey enthusiastically supporting him, David embarks on a nighttime adventure, collecting sticks from the woods to symbolize the concept of unity for the upcoming practice.

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    Coach David struggles with anxiety before the basketball season due to pressure from last year's underperformance. He identifies key issues with his team, including lack of trust and poor communication.

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