Mark Henry talks about his becoming a world champion in three different sports. He said that the common denominator was three things, hard work, sacrifice and the fact that trouble came and he had to deal with it. He goes on to say that we're all going to face troubles. It doesn't mean you're weak to ask for help. It doesn't mean you're weak if you don't have all the answers.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Starting a Charter School in Hawaii
The '23 cycle has gone as follows. This is included to give us an idea of what next year will likely be like:
"The Commission is committed to authorizing high quality public charter schools throughout the state that will contribute meaningfully to Hawaii's public education system.
In December 2022, the Board of Education (BOE) granted the Commission extensions to the deadlines listed in the BOE Appeal 22-01, to adopt the new application process and schedule and conclude the Commission’s application decisions. The new deadline to adopt the new application process and schedule is set for February 9, 2023. The extension to conclude with the notification of the Commission’s application decisions has been extended to no later than July 31, 2023. The 2023 Application Cycle still requires a start-up phase that projects the opening of a new charter school approved through the process in the 2025-2026 school year. For more information, contact applications@spcsc.hawaii.gov."
Source: HPCSC website
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Puka Nacua -- the making of a star
Moral: Develop the courage to ask questions--and then act on what you learn
Puka Nacua On Learning From Cooper Kupp & Preparing For His First NFL Game | Inside Rams Camp
Interviewer: One of the things that your coaches and teammates talked about that you know you do really well is translating and processing information as far as taking it from the meeting room to the field. How did you, I guess, develop that retention strategy for learning those things and then being able to apply it quickly on the field?
Puka: I'd say asking questions was probably the biggest thing, trying to get down to the nitty-gritty and complete understanding. So, not the exact big-picture understanding because their level of understanding of the bigger picture is so much more than mine. But in my small box that I'm playing in, the game of football, whether it's at the line of scrimmage or at the top of the route, I'm understanding, "Okay, if he's giving me this type of thing, and I need to break this way, where do I need to put him? Where does my body position need to be? What's the timing of the concept?" So, trying to ask all those little questions from Coop and trying to understand from Higgs, especially Higgs, who has been a big help to me playing the Z receiver. I'm with him a lot, so it's been a blast, trying to ask as many questions as possible, squeezing it out. But sometimes, I'm trying to understand that watching number 10 and number 89 out there is super fun too. So when I'm not going, I'm locked in.
Puka Nacua, born on May 29, 2001, in Provo, Utah, is not just a rising star in the world of football but also a young man deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of Samoa. His parents, Lionel Nacua and Penina Nacua, played a pivotal role in shaping his journey and providing the foundation for his achievements.
Growing up in Provo, Utah, Nacua attended Orem High School in Orem, Utah, where he left an indelible mark on the football field. Throughout his high school career, Nacua achieved remarkable statistics, amassing 260 catches, 5,226 receiving yards, and 58 receiving touchdowns, all of which stand as enduring Utah state records.
Puka's journey into football was deeply influenced by his father, Lionel Nacua, who was not just a dad but also one of his first football coaches. Under Lionel's guidance, Puka's early years were filled with football films and coaching sessions, instilling in him a passion for the game.
Tragedy struck the Nacua family in 2012 when Lionel Nacua passed away at just 45 years of age due to complications from diabetes. This untimely demise meant he couldn't witness his son's rise in the professional football arena. Despite the loss, Lionel's spirit and love for the game continue to inspire Puka.
Puka Nacua's college football odyssey began at the University of Washington, where he showcased his talents as a dynamic receiver. After a successful freshman season, a broken foot temporarily sidelined him. His sophomore season saw him contribute despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. Following this season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal, marking a significant transition in his collegiate journey.
The next chapter of Nacua's college football voyage led him to Brigham Young University (BYU) for the 2021 season. In his inaugural season with BYU, he continued to shine, recording 40 receptions for 805 yards and six touchdowns, further establishing himself as a dynamic and versatile receiver on the field.
Puka Nacua's prowess on the football field caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his selection by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round, 177th overall, during the 2023 NFL Draft.
Throughout his journey, Puka's parents, deeply rooted in the traditions and values of Samoa, have provided him with strength, motivation, and a cultural foundation. Their influence, coupled with his father's love for football, has shaped him into the remarkable athlete and person he is today.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
It's about setting, achieving and maintaining standards--not the scoreboard (Miami beat Denver, 70-20)
Coach Mike McDaniel, after his team's historic win over the Denver Broncos, told his players that it wasn't about the scoreboard, it was about them setting, achieving and maintaining standards and the score was what it was. A lesson to all of us about focusing on what matters most.
BTW, if it was a close game, might he still feel the same way or might he adapt to win? If his standards allow for adapting in various situations--and they do--his team would still be maintaining their standards, right? What do you think?
Saturday, September 23, 2023
DoE: Charter School Enrollment Up, Non-Charter Enrollment Down (again)
As seen in: Hawai'i Free Press
The five largest charter schools are: Hawaiʻi Technology Academy (1,605), Kamaile Academy (893), the Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Sciences (708), Kīhei Charter School (676), and Ka Waihona o ka Naʻauao (626).
The state's 37 charter schools enrolled 7.4% of public school students this year: a total of 12,427 students.
The declining trend in enrollment counts over the past five school years reflects Hawaiʻi’s overall declining birth rate over the last decade. Department data also show that families’ leading reason for removing their students from public schools is to relocate to the continent.
Based on enrollment for the 2023-24 school year, the five largest HIDOE public schools by grade level are:
High schools (grades 9-12): Campbell (2,875), Waipahu (2,516), Mililani (2,432), Farrington (2,072), Moanalua (1,933)
How NBA Kenny Smith went from 0 to 1000 scholarship offers after one focused summer
https://youtube.com/shorts/GpZku2YavxA?si=MHEwd2Q7k1jcqhSb
How NBA Kenny Smith went from 0 to 1000 scholarship offers after one focused summer—because of how he responded to his coach's comment.
He used to hang out with his high school basketball coach. One day, his coach asked him, “Hey Kenny, what do you want to do in life? Kenny said he wanted to be an NBA player. His coach said, “Oh, I didn't know that, because you don't work hard enough.” He knew his coach wasn't trying to hurt his feelings, especially the way his coach said it so casually.
So Kenny decided to make some changes on his own. He went from no scholarships in his junior year to 1000 near the end of his senior year, when he could have gone to virtually any college he wanted to. At the end of that senior year he was a first team All American, Mcdonald's All American. His high school coach told him, “I've never seen anyone get that much better in three months.” Hear what Kenny Smith had to say to his high school coach when his coach asked him what did you do? What are two or three things someone could learn from his example?
For more information on how good Kenny Smith was, check this 9 minute video out.
How we can incorporate experts to help our students
Coach Prime/Sanders explains how he could use the help of experts when working with his college football team of kids. He talked about how he doesn't need Warrant Sapp for long hours, for example. He needs him to watch their game tape and then come and tell the kids what they need to do. Then Warren can go and do his other things that he wants to do during the day.
I could see us seeking up brief podcast interviews with different players about lessons they've learned about life, especially through sports, and how they, the kids, could learn similar life lessons and school lessons.
We could also consider pass through teaching. And many school districts, they are not allowed to have professionals from the field teaching the class unless the professional has a license. But many professionals have focused on their work and don't want to take the time, the years, for example to get another degree in teaching and to get licensed for it. But they understand the topic from the inside out and they understand how or what it takes to be successful in that field. With the licensing hurdles we may be missing out on great educational diamonds. If we were to do an educational podcast, brief short bits on different pieces, then teachers could compile the segments in the order that suits them best. At the same time, you could have licensed to teachers that can act as facilitators and essentially pass through the knowledge of the experts to the students. So the students can get the benefits of the experts, the teacher can more easily put together an expert class and the students benefit from the rich experience of having a person there with them and yet being able to access expert knowledge and wisdom and insight.
Here's another example of what we could do, and this is one of the greatest women's tennis players ever, Serena Williams. https://youtube.com/shorts/2YXrv7MPUMY?si=3P4vswATm6B-TinB
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