Blog 3: Interview Prep

1. 

I plan to interview the owner and head coach of the gym I cheer and coach at. Her name is Grace Contreras and she has been in the cheer industry for about 19+ years. I feel that she would be an excellent source of information to solidify my Senior topic with. She has seen everything and talked to everyone you would need to to make it in the cheer world. She is not only a coach and gym owner, but a judge for competitions. This is why she is an excellent source of information for me to use, not only in the first interview but throughout the year. She will be able to connect me to any other sources or people I may need.

2.

Aside from the 5 questions on the component contract, I have come up with questions to help direct me in choosing a concrete topic.  

1. What about All-Star Cheerleading inspired you to become a coach? Elaborate.

2. What is your favorite part of the season as a coach? Why?

3. As a coach, if there was one thing you could give the athletes throughout the season; what would it be? Why?

4. What, to you, is the most important thing a coach does for their students? Why?

5. What inspired you to start your own program? Elaborate?

6. What is the best advice you can give to someone coming into this industry? 

7. Is there anyone you can get me in contact with, who could help me with research or possibly interview?

8. Are there any resources you would recommend when it comes to research?