Evaluation of AAU Experiences

The purpose of this research was to gain a deeper understanding about what former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball players took away from their experience during participation. The reason this study was conducted was because AAU often requires a large time and financial commitment. There is a lot that goes into AAU between practices, tournaments, traveling, plus other expenses that show up throughout AAU. This research study is important to people who are thinking about joining the organization but also those who are interested in exploring if it is still beneficial to participate. It is known that a lot of talented players have developed from participating in AAU and that it is often thought of as a way to get recruited by college scouts. The sampling method used was non-probability sampling and more specifically, the keyinformant technique and snowball sampling was used. Eight interviews were conducted to try and gain a deeper understanding from the participants to understand what they have taken away from their AAU experience. During the interviews, it was discovered that a lot of the participants did grow both as people and as athletes throughout their AAU career. There was a goal for most participants of potentially getting recruited and they thought that AAU was going to help them progress as a player and get noticed by recruiters. A lot of the takeaways from participants included non-basketball related outcomes as well. This includes things such as making new friends, networking, and learning a skill set of life lessons that they still carry with them to this day. The information that is known now is important because youth sport is something that a lot of people take advantage of and as more young athletes are getting into sport, they realize there are a lot of opportunities out there for them. AAU has proved itself to be a stepping stone for many athletes and if more people share their experiences, people may be more willing to invest the time and money into the organization

Forgetting the Diet Pepsi

In lieu of an abstract, below is the essay\u27s first paragraph. As I pushed my cart into checkout 4, I realized I had forgotten to pick up my wife\u27s Diet Pepsi. I almost said \u27the hell with it,\u27 but then a picture of her realizing I had forgotten it flashed before my eyes

Preparing students with disabilities to self-advocate for favorable post school outcomes : a qualitative case study of transition services in high schools

Dissertation supervisor: Dr. Barbara N. Martin.Includes vita.The purpose of this study was to add to the body of knowledge about transition services for students with disabilities, specifically the instruction of self-advocacy skills to high school students with disabilities. This investigation was guided by the conceptual framework of social justice theory (Fondacaro & Weinberg, 2002; Odegard & Vereen, 2010; Rawls, 1991, 2001; Zajda, Majhanovich, & Rust, 2006). The study seeks to construct meaning using the social justice theory principles of distribution, recognition, and opportunities (Hytten & Bettez, 2011) in relation to self-advocacy instruction for special education students in high school. The researcher explored the perceptions of special education staff and college students with disabilities about self-advocacy instruction provided in high schools. This case study examined three public schools and one community college in one Midwestern state. It explored special education administrator and teacher responses regarding self-advocacy instruction in their high schools. Specifically, it explored college students with disabilities responses regarding the self-advocacy instruction they received while in high school. Data revealed perceptions about the level of self-advocacy instruction that students with disabilities receive while in high school. The implications for this research and practice include opportunities that high schools have to teach students with disabilities self-advocacy skills in order to better prepare them for post school success.Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-129)

Vegetable Crops Report: Variety Trials and Cultural Research Test, Muck Crops Branch, 1985

Onion variety trial, 1985 ; Celery variety trial, 1985 ; Broccoli variety trial 1985 ; Row cover evaluation 1985 ; Muskmelons ; Summer squash ; Celery transplants ; Celery seed beds ; Spring broccoli ; Seed quality and seed enhancements on lettuce production 1985 / Richard L. Hassell -- Fertilizer guidelines for vegetable crops grown on muck soils in Ohio / William M. Brooks, E. C. Wittmeyer, and Richard L. Hassel