They Call Me Coach Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. In Chapter 1, did Coach Wooden made the right decision by pulling Fred Slaughter from the championship game?

2. Did Fred Slaughter respect Coach Wooden?

3. In Chapter 1, Coach Wooden removes Walt Hazzard from several games for showing off. Why is showing off a negative thing?

4. Describe Keith Erickson.

5. In Chapter 1, Coach Wooden says that Jack Hirsch was a bully, but he later realized Jack was lacking in confidence. Why do people who lack confidence sometimes bully?

6. In...
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