Elite Athletes Article

Today in class we read an article from the Huffington Post that talked about how elite athletes work together with their coaches on an intense level to help better themselves, and take their coaches or mentors advise in a constructive and useful manner. This can be easily applied to WISE. The whole second semester, us students are in control of our project and overall our grade for the course. We set our goals and measure our accomplishments with our teachers and mentors in the background watching, and giving feedback when they see us getting off course. The only problem with giving seniors in high school advice is that they most likely won't take it, and may feel as if they are failing because their way isn't working out. I'll be the first to admit it. Senior year is like the top of the world, and having someone come in and say "maybe try this instead of this" can feel like a huge punch in the gut. Heck, even my mentor and I had that conversation, and I was a little mad that she felt I needed help but realized within 24 hours of her and I talking that her help and advice only enhanced my project, and I wouldn't be where I am today in this journey without her giving me that push. (Thanks Ms. Maddren!!)