Comments on: San Francisco State KIN 331 W Fall 2014 https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/ Informing and Connecting Sport Leaders Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ayana Cruz https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3356 Ayana Cruz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:09:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3356 - Ayana Cruz - Ayana Cruz

]]> By: Guest https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3319 Guest Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:05:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3319 The performance I decided to write about is James Joseph Brown, "The Godfather of Soul". When discussing "Peak Performance" who else would be a better candidate to reference than James Brown? He made sure each song and/or performance was as close to perfection as possible. He is one of the very few individuals whose had the power to break numerous barriers and continuously be known one of the best performers throughout history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruy2GRUsV8 The performance I decided to write about is James Joseph Brown, “The Godfather of Soul”. When discussing “Peak Performance” who else would be a better candidate to reference than James Brown? He made sure each song and/or performance was as close to perfection as possible. He is one of the very few individuals whose had the power to break numerous barriers and continuously be known one of the best performers throughout history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruy2GRUsV8

]]> By: Allison Demadura https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3189 Allison Demadura Fri, 14 Nov 2014 02:09:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3189 The performer I choose to talk about right now is Stephen Curry. Before, he was just a rookie coming from a college. But now, through his experience with dealing with the crowd and the people, he has gotten motivated to be the best player out there. He has gotten a lot of attention because of what he has achieved. This relates to class because of his peak performance. He has gotten motivated and dealt with flow although he is just a player that came from a college. Curry is passionate on what he has done and also has taken the leadership role for his basketball team, the Golden State Warriors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O70rVNKIUGE The performer I choose to talk about right now is Stephen Curry. Before, he was just a rookie coming from a college. But now, through his experience with dealing with the crowd and the people, he has gotten motivated to be the best player out there. He has gotten a lot of attention because of what he has achieved. This relates to class because of his peak performance. He has gotten motivated and dealt with flow although he is just a player that came from a college. Curry is passionate on what he has done and also has taken the leadership role for his basketball team, the Golden State Warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O70rVNKIUGE

]]> By: Ryan Barton https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3143 Ryan Barton Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:49:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3143 The performer that I chose to represent peak performance is Steph Curry. I have been watching Steph play since his college days, and I have seen him progress more than any other nba player in my time. Going back to his high school days, Steph has always been looked at as too small and skinny to play on an elite level. He was only recruited to one small liberal arts school due to his stature. However he persevered and took this small school all the way to the elite 8 by his junior season, leading the nation in scoring. After he declared himself for the 2009 NBA draft, he heard more of the same criticisms that he had always heard, that he was not strong enough, not athletic enough, couldn't play defense, etc. But he again persevered, and afer being picked 7th overall by the Golden Satte Warriors, he once again showed the world that he is bigtime. Now, after 6 seasons in the NBA, he is a superstar, and widely known as the best shooter in the game today. He shows a level of peak performance we don't see in most athletes, truly making the most of his ability. I believe Steph Curry is the definiton of overcoming the odds, and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for us this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaV5082XQ7Q The performer that I chose to represent peak performance is Steph Curry. I have been watching Steph play since his college days, and I have seen him progress more than any other nba player in my time. Going back to his high school days, Steph has always been looked at as too small and skinny to play on an elite level. He was only recruited to one small liberal arts school due to his stature. However he persevered and took this small school all the way to the elite 8 by his junior season, leading the nation in scoring. After he declared himself for the 2009 NBA draft, he heard more of the same criticisms that he had always heard, that he was not strong enough, not athletic enough, couldn’t play defense, etc. But he again persevered, and afer being picked 7th overall by the Golden Satte Warriors, he once again showed the world that he is bigtime. Now, after 6 seasons in the NBA, he is a superstar, and widely known as the best shooter in the game today. He shows a level of peak performance we don’t see in most athletes, truly making the most of his ability. I believe Steph Curry is the definiton of overcoming the odds, and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for us this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaV5082XQ7Q

]]> By: Supavadee K. https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3140 Supavadee K. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:56:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3140 The peak performer I choose is Bruce Lee. I believe that he is the definition of being a peak Performer. He is well known for not only working really hard physically, but also mentally as well. He was able to train himself physically,and mentally prepared his own personal philosophy. He came up with the idea that in martial arts, there should be no specific form, as when a fighter begins to use a specific form, that's when they lose. Being in a fight is not about having perfect form, but adapting to the situation at hand. His philosphy in fighting helped form the sport of MMA. His form of thinking has become an inspiration to millions, even after death. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAwiAnvZDQ The peak performer I choose is Bruce Lee. I believe that he is the definition of being a peak Performer. He is well known for not only working really hard physically, but also mentally as well. He was able to train himself physically,and mentally prepared his own personal philosophy. He came up with the idea that in martial arts, there should be no specific form, as when a fighter begins to use a specific form, that’s when they lose. Being in a fight is not about having perfect form, but adapting to the situation at hand. His philosphy in fighting helped form the sport of MMA. His form of thinking has become an inspiration to millions, even after death.

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

]]> By: Malanie Foley https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3128 Malanie Foley Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:07:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3128 The peak performer that I choose is Jonathan Toews. He is the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks and won 2 Stanley cups in 4 seasons. Even after he won his first championship his mindset was to keep trying to get better, to keep motivating himself and his teammates. As a leader he knows that he needs to work hard and that you win as a team and lose as a team. I consider him a peak performer because he is always trying to find a way to work harder and make himself and his team better. He leads by example and is one of the players that as a hockey player and a coach I look up to. This clip is an interview that he did where he talks about winning his second championship and talks about how he keeps himself in shape mentally and physically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kw0T6kJilQ The peak performer that I choose is Jonathan Toews. He is the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks and won 2 Stanley cups in 4 seasons. Even after he won his first championship his mindset was to keep trying to get better, to keep motivating himself and his teammates. As a leader he knows that he needs to work hard and that you win as a team and lose as a team. I consider him a peak performer because he is always trying to find a way to work harder and make himself and his team better. He leads by example and is one of the players that as a hockey player and a coach I look up to. This clip is an interview that he did where he talks about winning his second championship and talks about how he keeps himself in shape mentally and physically.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kw0T6kJilQ

]]> By: Jay B https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3108 Jay B Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:58:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3108 The peak performer I'm choosing for this assignment is Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Russell played quarterback at 2 Division 1 schools, Wisconsin and NC State, before moving on to the NFL. Despite being only 5'11, which is not prototypical size for pro athletes, he also excelled at playing baseball and was drafted by a MLB team the summer before he entered the NFL Draft. The same night he was drafted by MLB, his father suddenly passed away. I find this really devastating because athletes work their whole lives to get to that point and to have that happen on the same night just seems really wrong. Although scouts were skeptical of Wilson's size and abilities coming out of college, it was obvious that he possessed the right intangibles and leadership qualities that are necessary for the position. He was drafted in the third round of the draft by Seattle. The main messages behind this video is that you should be yourself and be on a constant quest for knowledge and do your best to be "uncommon"; doing things differently and doing things no one has ever done before and just trying to constantly improve your self and keep growing. He led his team to a super bowl victory over Peyton Manning and the Broncos in just his 2nd season in the league. This is especially impressive considering most quarterbacks drafted in the third round usually don't make the team let alone end up starting and winning it all so soon. I think his success is due largely in part to his approach to the game as well as life and his intangible and cerebral abilities. I feel like his message in the video is real and is something we should all try to keep on our minds and try to emulate. The peak performer I’m choosing for this assignment is Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Russell played quarterback at 2 Division 1 schools, Wisconsin and NC State, before moving on to the NFL. Despite being only 5’11, which is not prototypical size for pro athletes, he also excelled at playing baseball and was drafted by a MLB team the summer before he entered the NFL Draft. The same night he was drafted by MLB, his father suddenly passed away. I find this really devastating because athletes work their whole lives to get to that point and to have that happen on the same night just seems really wrong. Although scouts were skeptical of Wilson’s size and abilities coming out of college, it was obvious that he possessed the right intangibles and leadership qualities that are necessary for the position. He was drafted in the third round of the draft by Seattle. The main messages behind this video is that you should be yourself and be on a constant quest for knowledge and do your best to be “uncommon”; doing things differently and doing things no one has ever done before and just trying to constantly improve your self and keep growing. He led his team to a super bowl victory over Peyton Manning and the Broncos in just his 2nd season in the league. This is especially impressive considering most quarterbacks drafted in the third round usually don’t make the team let alone end up starting and winning it all so soon. I think his success is due largely in part to his approach to the game as well as life and his intangible and cerebral abilities. I feel like his message in the video is real and is something we should all try to keep on our minds and try to emulate.

]]> By: Justin R. https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3092 Justin R. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3092 I chose BJ Penn, a professional UFC Fighter. He is the championship of 2 different weight divisions. He has competed in the two different weight divisions for 9 different years. Mixed Martial Artists spend many years of their lives trying to obtain the black belt of different types of martial arts. One of the main ones inlcudes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This martial requires skill, determination, and drive in order to be successful. In order for these fighters to be successful, they must spend endless years in training, even throughout the pain of being beat by their opponent. To continue to do well, in two different weight classes, this shows how brilliant and admirable this fighter is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEpisHaM0TQ I chose BJ Penn, a professional UFC Fighter. He is the championship of 2 different weight divisions. He has competed in the two different weight divisions for 9 different years. Mixed Martial Artists spend many years of their lives trying to obtain the black belt of different types of martial arts. One of the main ones inlcudes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This martial requires skill, determination, and drive in order to be successful. In order for these fighters to be successful, they must spend endless years in training, even throughout the pain of being beat by their opponent. To continue to do well, in two different weight classes, this shows how brilliant and admirable this fighter is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEpisHaM0TQ

]]> By: Daniel V https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3091 Daniel V Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:49:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3091 I choose Ed McCafery as my peak performer. Former NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. Ed had a great 13 year career as a wide out and sucessfully won 3 superbowl rings along the way. There were several season that Ed was the first reciever ever for the Broncos to have over 100 receptions in a season and when Rod Smith came they both had over 100 in one season. Ed was a pro bowl reciever in 1998 and finished his career with 55 Touchdowns and over 7000 yards. Ed wasn't known for being the strongest or fastest WR, but he was know for having great hands and being a work horse. he wasn't afraid to work harder than everyone else on the flies to be there. In 2001 on Monday night football McCaffery suffered a compound leg fracture during the game but that didn't stop him from completeling the catch and finishing the play. He was an elite wide out and a huge contribution to the team. http://youtu.be/b-F9mGdVp3g I choose Ed McCafery as my peak performer. Former NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. Ed had a great 13 year career as a wide out and sucessfully won 3 superbowl rings along the way. There were several season that Ed was the first reciever ever for the Broncos to have over 100 receptions in a season and when Rod Smith came they both had over 100 in one season. Ed was a pro bowl reciever in 1998 and finished his career with 55 Touchdowns and over 7000 yards. Ed wasn’t known for being the strongest or fastest WR, but he was know for having great hands and being a work horse. he wasn’t afraid to work harder than everyone else on the flies to be there. In 2001 on Monday night football McCaffery suffered a compound leg fracture during the game but that didn’t stop him from completeling the catch and finishing the play. He was an elite wide out and a huge contribution to the team.
http://youtu.be/b-F9mGdVp3g

]]> By: Dario Fantella https://www.elitesportleader.com/san-francisco-state-kin-331-w/comment-page-1/#comment-3066 Dario Fantella Wed, 12 Nov 2014 07:56:00 +0000 http://www.elitesportleader.com/?p=2426#comment-3066 Not many athletes can compare to the legendary Javier Adelmar Zanetti. Zanetti is a former Argentine footballer who propelled his career while at Italian giants Internazionale, serving as captain from 1999 until his retirement in 2014 at the age of 40. Zanetti was most famous for his blaring runs down the flank of the pitch, showing not only great speed and ball control but also stamina and strength. Accumulating a staggering 714 professional appearances, 615 at Internazionale, and 145 for his native Argentina shows the professional mindset one must have to become a top tier athlete like himself. The off the field actions of Zanetti, such as his numerous accounts of charity work, prove that he is an overall well rounded person and a great role model to the countless who look up to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kjar4miXIs Not many athletes can compare to the legendary Javier Adelmar Zanetti. Zanetti is a former Argentine footballer who propelled his career while at Italian giants Internazionale, serving as captain from 1999 until his retirement in 2014 at the age of 40. Zanetti was most famous for his blaring runs down the flank of the pitch, showing not only great speed and ball control but also stamina and strength. Accumulating a staggering 714 professional appearances, 615 at Internazionale, and 145 for his native Argentina shows the professional mindset one must have to become a top tier athlete like himself. The off the field actions of Zanetti, such as his numerous accounts of charity work, prove that he is an overall well rounded person and a great role model to the countless who look up to him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kjar4miXIs

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