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** A Pre-Game Warm-up **
 * Winter/Spring 2012 Mr. Dunne **

What do sports mean to you as an athlete and as a fan? To me, sports are a way to come together to achieve a common goal. It allows you to bond with teammates and fans who sport the same group of people. Also, They are a way to push yourself to become a better athlete and person.

What has been your experience with youth sports? Describe your best and worst experiences. I was never very good at normal sports but i continued to play them till I was a sophomore at Thayer. I always played baseball for my town. Those games will standout as my favorite time playing team sports. I started to play soccer freshmen year, but that was probably my least favorite sport to play.

Do athletes make good role models? Identify one or two professional athletes to make your case. Yes, athletes can make good role models. Wes Welker, who plays for the Patriots told the media he thought his pay should be cut after he made fun of an opposing team's coach in an interview. Rajon Rondo of the Celtics played extremely hard in the playoffs last year after he sustained a brutal arm injury. It is rare that athletes own up to mistakes or continue to play hurt, it can be inspiring to see a athlete do such courageous things

What sports/teams do you pay attention to the most? How much time do sports occupy in your life? How do you spend that time (attending, watching, reading, talking, participating)? I pay most of my attension to the Patriots in the fall and winter. I watch the Celtics sometimes. But I am not as fanatical about sports s others are. I tend to enjoy more unique sports like snowboarding and surfing to baseball and hockey. I am constantly searching to snowboard. For the past three summers I have traveled to Mt. Hood to ride in the warmer months. I try to ride local hills in the winter during the week and often travel to larger resorts on weekends. I have competed in numerous snowboarding contests over the years.

What sports-related issues would you be disappointed //not// to cover in this class? Why? My dad was a huge fan of the early years of baseball. While I am not a big baseball fan i do enjoy watching videos from famous baseball moments. My Brother and I used to have a VHS tape of baseball highlights like Hank Arron's record setting homerun, Bill Buckners legendary error, and Nolan Ryan's numerous no-hitters. So for me baseball history holds a special place in my heart.