Comments on: San Francisco State KIN 331 T, TH Fall 2014

By: Alesia Francis

Alesia Francis — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:21:00 +0000

https://youtu.be/01rdaKrwn0k
i choose the LSU track and field team because i love how dedicated they are to their sport. they show how much they practice and how hard working they are to win championships

By: Martin-Kevin Manzano

Martin-Kevin Manzano — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:17:00 +0000

The peak performer I have chosen is Derek Jeter. Hands down he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Many have said that Derek Jeter is the Michael Jordan of baseball and it just so happenes that the two of them are friends. But Derek’s skills aren’t the reason I chose him as the best peak performer. I chose Derek Jeter because of his actions on and off the field. Derek was the one to be humbled at every turn. He was the man to always be a good teammate. He was someone you could depend on day in and day out. Derek Jeter in my eyes is the best peak performer because of his skills and the type of person he is. Even Red Sox fans love Derek Jeter. That just shows you the power that this one man holds.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LqnetSUjYHw

By: Zach

Zach — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:21:00 +0000

My peak performer is Kobe Bryant. I chose Kobe first of all because he is my childhood idol. Growing up as a Lakers fan, he was always my favorite player at first because of how physically gifted he was, and how he always seemed to make the highlight reel by doing some crazy dunk, or making an insanely different shot. However, as I got older I admire Kobe much more now for his intense work ethic, and unflappable desire to win. While it may go against many peak performance theories to only focus on winning, I think at the end of the day it’s important for people to use what motivates him or her, and since winning is what drives Kobe I respect him for using that drive to push him to greatness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rZlfgfrU9s

By: Lester Vender

Lester Vender — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:54:00 +0000

The native Queen rapper Nasir ” NAS” Jones is the person that I choose as a peak performer. I choose him because through out the years his been consistent with his musical style that promotes positivity. He mostly write his lyrics with message or deep meaning. He is recently was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Medal during a ceremony at Harvard University due to his involvement and contributions to culture, human rights, and the arts central to the African and African-American community. https://youtu.be/1DuwNnAXYds

By: Andres23

Andres23 — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:37:00 +0000

Paolo Guerrero, Peruvian soccer player, is who I consider to be my peak performer because he is probably one of the few Peruvian soccer player that would give out their best for their national team. Whenever he would get to the field he would give 110% of his will to win the game. He is not considered one of the top players of today, but whenever I would see him play I knew that he was doing all he could to make his people happy. He is a very passionate player and never threw away the towel when things got hard. He had a lot of skills and techniques whenever you saw him play it would seem impossible to mimic. Every move he made with the ball looked like he was always in control and always aware of his surroundings. I truly consider him one of the top Peruvian soccer players of all time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHayBOEpGE0

By: Jaesm P.

Jaesm P. — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:55:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHPMt9vd9Ns

Tim Duncan, of the San Antonio Spurs, is my peak performer because in his long successful career, he has kept high-class and professionalism on and off the court. Late in his career, he isn’t as fast, as strong, and of course as young, but he still gets the job done. Soon to be a hall of famer, Tim Duncan has been on his peak performance since he got into the NBA, and after just winning his 5th championship, he is not close to finishing up his legacy.

By: Ryan Black

Ryan Black — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:10:00 +0000

My peak performer is Klay Thompson, a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He exemplifies focus without distractions and the passion to keep exceeding what he has already accomplished. He is always trying to be a better shooter and score the basketball more than one way. He especially likes hard competitions, when Kobe when guarding him throughout the game. He is committed to learning from the new management and is open to listening to their game plans. He also shares the wealth, getting assists and rebounds every game as well. When he comes into the game, he gives the team reassurance and a quiet confidence that is unique to his style of play.

By: cymarr

cymarr — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:53:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vumwNmBGNG4

I chose Patrick Willis as my peak performer because he embodies all the things we have been talking about in this class. He is a very positive person, and although he is out for the season right now, he continues to remain positive and work hard. He is always on social media talking about how every situation is a blessing and a lesson and he sees everything as positive. He always supports his 49ers even from the side lines. He knows that to be a great person or athlete requires sacrifice and he is dedicated to greatness. He knows he is part of a unit as a defensive linebacker. He has a lot of awards and honors to back himself up but what I find great is he remains to be humble and knows he can do a little better each day.

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:59:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amwVW0I4KD8

By: Alex Reyes

Alex Reyes — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:58:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amwVW0I4KD8

I chose Billy Beane as a peak performer for many reasons. When Billy Beane became GM of the Oakland A’s, he did not have the luxury to spend “x” amount of dollars on star players like many other teams had. After their 2001 season success, players who became big stars e.i Jason Giambi, Johnny Damon etc. were wanting big contracts the team couldn’t afford. Billy Beane experimented with a theory to try and “replace” these type of players by looking at undervalued players that can contribute just as much but with half the cost. This also gave those players another shot that many other teams didn’t give Miraculously, the A’s went on and made history by winning 20 games in a row in there 2002 season and made it to the postseason again. Billy Beane finds ways for his team to compete, despite the unfair advantage other teams have with there multimillion dollar payroll.