Comments on: San Francisco State KIN 331 T, TH Fall 2015 https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/ Informing and Connecting Sport Leaders Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley Torres https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9716 Ashley Torres Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9716 I chose Kerri Walsh pairing with Misty May Treanor in the final game for beach volleyball of the London Summer Olympics 2012 vs. as well USA team April Ross and Jen Kessy. Kerri and Misty being the dynamic duo they are playing together for their last time, they won it all. Winning the in the final taking the gold they continued with their third consecutive streak of taking the gold medal since Athens. I've grown up watching this pair strive and also have their downfall a couple of times. But as peak performers they are, they came right back up to the very top of hard work and dedication. These are two who I personally think they will forever be the one of the best peak performers in beach volleyball history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyXev4rrq10 I chose Kerri Walsh pairing with Misty May Treanor in the final game for beach volleyball of the London Summer Olympics 2012 vs. as well USA team April Ross and Jen Kessy. Kerri and Misty being the dynamic duo they are playing together for their last time, they won it all. Winning the in the final taking the gold they continued with their third consecutive streak of taking the gold medal since Athens. I’ve grown up watching this pair strive and also have their downfall a couple of times. But as peak performers they are, they came right back up to the very top of hard work and dedication. These are two who I personally think they will forever be the one of the best peak performers in beach volleyball history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyXev4rrq10

]]> By: Eden Alcomendas https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9715 Eden Alcomendas Tue, 06 Oct 2015 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9715 I chose Michael Jordan's game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals because even when MJ was feeling sick, he still played as if he wasn't sick. This game is known as his Flu game. He shot 13 of 27 from the field,10 of 12 from the free throw line, 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and a block. He didn't let his flu like symptoms get in the way from playing the game or bring his competitive spirit down. He pushed through each quarter and won the game. MJ is a peak performer because he does everything in his power to be the best at what he's passionate about. He clearly didn't let his poor physical condition trump him from playing an important game in his career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIzrYcgfOH4 I chose Michael Jordan’s game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals because even when MJ was feeling sick, he still played as if he wasn’t sick. This game is known as his Flu game. He shot 13 of 27 from the field,10 of 12 from the free throw line, 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and a block. He didn’t let his flu like symptoms get in the way from playing the game or bring his competitive spirit down. He pushed through each quarter and won the game.

MJ is a peak performer because he does everything in his power to be the best at what he’s passionate about. He clearly didn’t let his poor physical condition trump him from playing an important game in his career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIzrYcgfOH4

]]> By: Kelly Swanston https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9714 Kelly Swanston Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:41:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9714 https://youtu.be/AN0YfF-e3Ws I chose John Wooden. Wooden is my favorite coach of all time because I love the way he carries himself and has respect for himself and the people around them. He saw basketball as only one part of the lives of all of his players and encouraged them to maximize their potential in many areas outside of basketball. His famous "pyramid of success" is easy to understand and has many great values and life lessons. He is somebody to study if you are looking to improve your life. https://youtu.be/AN0YfF-e3Ws

I chose John Wooden. Wooden is my favorite coach of all time because I love the way he carries himself and has respect for himself and the people around them. He saw basketball as only one part of the lives of all of his players and encouraged them to maximize their potential in many areas outside of basketball. His famous “pyramid of success” is easy to understand and has many great values and life lessons. He is somebody to study if you are looking to improve your life.

]]> By: FungKwan Lau https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9713 FungKwan Lau Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:29:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9713 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88H2HWEXrw The peak performer I have chosen to share is Barack Obama. I consider him as my peak performer I have chosen to share is because he is such an inspirational person. He achieved what seemed impossible which is to become the first African American President in the history of the United States. He was able to convince the citizens of America that we have to look beyond race and tradition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88H2HWEXrw

The peak performer I have chosen to share is Barack Obama. I
consider him as my peak performer I have chosen to share is because he is such an inspirational person. He achieved what seemed impossible which is to become the first African American President in the history of the United States. He was able to convince the citizens of America that we have to look beyond race and tradition.

]]> By: Steckler Jason https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9712 Steckler Jason Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:22:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9712 I chose Kobe Bryant's 81 point games as my Peak Performer. I had the blessed opportunity to see this game live in person. I believe this is one of Kobe's peak moments in his career. When you observe these highlights you can easily tell how deep in "Flow" he is in his movements. He pulls up for covered jumpers without hesitation. He floated through the opposing team like there were gaps made for his body to move right through them. The team was also down all the way through to the third quarter until Kobe picked it up. I grateful and appreciative I got to go to this event and the chance to see such a performance live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV9CMVdY3dM I chose Kobe Bryant’s 81 point games as my Peak Performer. I had the blessed opportunity to see this game live in person. I believe this is one of Kobe’s peak moments in his career. When you observe these highlights you can easily tell how deep in “Flow” he is in his movements. He pulls up for covered jumpers without hesitation. He floated through the opposing team like there were gaps made for his body to move right through them. The team was also down all the way through to the third quarter until Kobe picked it up. I grateful and appreciative I got to go to this event and the chance to see such a performance live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV9CMVdY3dM

]]> By: Brendon Kerr https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9711 Brendon Kerr Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:36:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9711 The Peak Performer I have chosen is Jordan Speith. At the age of 22, Jordan has become the number 1 and 2 player in the world. This is incredible considering his age, 22. He was rewarded with a 10 million dollars to add to his current prize money which adds up to 22 million dollars. He has the hardest work out before his matches which is shown through this clip. I am excited to see what this incredibly talented and hard working player he will become! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpWyVyDgU0 The Peak Performer I have chosen is Jordan Speith. At the age of 22, Jordan has become the number 1 and 2 player in the world. This is incredible considering his age, 22. He was rewarded with a 10 million dollars to add to his current prize money which adds up to 22 million dollars. He has the hardest work out before his matches which is shown through this clip. I am excited to see what this incredibly talented and hard working player he will become!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpWyVyDgU0

]]> By: Dipen Patel https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9710 Dipen Patel Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:08:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9710 The Peak Performer I have chosen to share is not your typical ESPN high profile athlete, but actually a kid. Jason McElwain's is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever came across. He has every quality that I strive to have as a coach, but his passion and love for the game is what really drives him. After being cut from the high school basketball team, he didn't quit basketball, but rather becoming a coaches' assistant. Setting up the clock, water, and anything else the team needed. After all his hard work and dedication the coach told him that he can suit up with the team on Senior Night, but with no guarantee of actually getting to play. In the 4th quarter he was given a chance to play, and capitalized. His first shot was an airball, but when he got in the zone, his performance on the court ended up stunning the entire school. Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngzyhnkT_jY The Peak Performer I have chosen to share is not your typical ESPN high profile athlete, but actually a kid. Jason McElwain’s is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever came across. He has every quality that I strive to have as a coach, but his passion and love for the game is what really drives him. After being cut from the high school basketball team, he didn’t quit basketball, but rather becoming a coaches’ assistant. Setting up the clock, water, and anything else the team needed. After all his hard work and dedication the coach told him that he can suit up with the team on Senior Night, but with no guarantee of actually getting to play. In the 4th quarter he was given a chance to play, and capitalized. His first shot was an airball, but when he got in the zone, his performance on the court ended up stunning the entire school.

Take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngzyhnkT_jY

]]> By: Catalina Santos https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9709 Catalina Santos Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:33:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9709 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD933IUKLuc A peak performer that I chose is Philip Rivers. He has been the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers for eleven years now. Although many people do not consider the Chargers to be a good football team, as of right now Philip Rivers is the league’s leader in passing yards and as the video mentioned, “No team scored more on the Seahawks number one defense in 2014 than the chargers”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD933IUKLuc

A peak performer that I chose is Philip Rivers. He has been the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers for eleven years now. Although many people do not consider the Chargers to be a good football team, as of right now Philip Rivers is the league’s leader in passing yards and as the video mentioned, “No team scored more on the Seahawks number one defense in 2014 than
the chargers”.

]]> By: Darlene Dugyawi https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9707 Darlene Dugyawi Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:20:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9707 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxNnHgzUxE The peak performer I chose is JR Celski. He is an olympic speed skater. When I first found out about JR, I was a sophomore in high school. I knew who Apollo Anton Ohno was because he’s been a long time speed skater in the olympics and this was JR’s first olympics. He started skating at a young age and moved states to properly train for the olympics. In 2009 when he was 19, JR was competing at the olympic trials. He had already secured his spot on the olympic team. During his 6th race of the night, JR was in the lead but when he was on a curve he slipped and ran into the wall. His right skate sliced into his left quad and nearly severed his femoral artery. The laceration required 60 stitches. This accident happened 5 months before the Winter Olympics. Initially JR thought that his olympic career was already over before he could even start. He did intensive physical therapy for those 5 months and was able to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. His first race he was also competing against his fellow USA team member Apollo Ohno. He is the definition of a peak performer. The accident was possibly a career ending experience and if his blade went in an inch deeper, he could have bled to death. JR didn’t let the accident overcome him. His goal was to be able to skate again and placing was another award for him but not the most important. His passion and persistence to never give up makes him a peak performer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxNnHgzUxE

The peak performer I chose is JR Celski. He is an olympic speed skater. When I first found out about JR, I was a sophomore in high school. I knew who Apollo Anton Ohno was because he’s been a long time speed skater in the olympics and this was JR’s first olympics. He started skating at a young age and moved states to properly train for the olympics. In 2009 when he was 19, JR was competing at the olympic trials. He had already secured his spot on the olympic team. During his 6th race of the night, JR was in the lead but when he was on a curve he slipped and ran into the wall. His right skate sliced into his left quad and nearly severed his femoral artery. The laceration required 60 stitches. This accident happened 5 months before the Winter Olympics. Initially JR thought that his olympic career was already over before he could even start. He did intensive physical therapy for those 5 months and was able to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. His first race he was also competing against his fellow USA team member Apollo Ohno. He is the definition of a peak performer. The accident was possibly a career ending experience and if his blade went in an inch deeper, he could have bled to death. JR didn’t let the accident overcome him. His goal was to be able to skate again and placing was another award for him but not the most important. His passion and persistence to never give up makes him a peak performer.

]]> By: Jason Rockwell https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-t-th-fall-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-9706 Jason Rockwell Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:21:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2440#comment-9706 https://youtu.be/IRVWNkhsaq0 Jim Boeheim is one of the best coaches that basketball has ever seen. I can go into all of his accomplishments and honors, but I feel what really separates him from the pack is his loyalty. Some may call it stubbornness, but he has stayed at Syracuse ever since he took the job as an assistant in 1969 and became head coach In 1976. This is after a career as a walk-on at Syracuse as a student-athlete. He has thrived at every level, coaching the Orangemen to numerous Tournament appearances and a national championships, as well as coaching with the USA men's national team. In that time, he has made a name for himself that is closely associated with running a 2-3 zone defensive scheme. Despite his personel and what type of player is on the team, he has been able to have success with all of his teams, rarely ever veering away from his defense. That is the true sign of a peak performer: being able to do something in your own unique way, staying true to what you believe, and having long-term success while doing it. https://youtu.be/IRVWNkhsaq0

Jim Boeheim is one of the best coaches that basketball has ever seen. I can go into all of his accomplishments and honors, but I feel what really separates him from the pack is his loyalty. Some may call it stubbornness, but he has stayed at Syracuse ever since he took the job as an assistant in 1969 and became head coach In 1976. This is after a career as a walk-on at Syracuse as a student-athlete. He has thrived at every level, coaching the Orangemen to numerous Tournament appearances and a national championships, as well as coaching with the USA men’s national team. In that time, he has made a name for himself that is closely associated with running a 2-3 zone defensive scheme. Despite his personel and what type of player is on the team, he has been able to have success with all of his teams, rarely ever veering away from his defense. That is the true sign of a peak performer: being able to do something in your own unique way, staying true to what you believe, and having long-term success while doing it.

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