are sports relatable to the business world?
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Are Sports Relatable To The Business World? Joel Rotkvich College Wri1ng II Photo Essay
Do sports have bosses?
Assistant Coach Scott Sobkowiak (left) addresses the team at the start of practice to break down the agenda for the day, before the team separates for the remainder of the time.
The manager gathers the team to explain the goals of the day before the individuals separate from the group and carry on with the assigned tasks.
Where is leadership found in baseball and business?
Senior “Captain” Marshall Escue (right) helps address and correct a complication in Freshman, Josh Walinski’s swing during a difficult hitting drill. (left).
A co-worker helps a fellow employee with a problem that he has with his computer.
Dedication, but how?
Senior, Kyle Kapka can’t believe how fast 1me has flown by; it seems like yesterday he was a freshman, star1ng his career at Lewis University! Four years later look where he is now, s1ll a Flyer!
General manager, reminisces of when he received his acceptance leKer from the business. Hard to believe that was three years ago!
Can practice make perfect?
Sophomore designated hitter Austin Mastela (left) and Junior catcher, Kelton Zimmerman (right), work out some kinks in their swings on their own to help get them ready for the next game!
This employee takes some time out of his day to work on his upcoming speech to for a sale.
Where is the fun?
Freshman Catcher, Grant Bridgewater, (center), finds the joy in the little things, such as helping collect the balls that his fellow teammates and him hit!
Employees have a laid back conversation with another worker at lunch break. Always have to take some time away for fun!
Does teamwork have an age?
The 2013-2014 Lewis University Flyers Baseball team ranges from freshman to seniors. Each person has a specific role, starter or non-starter!
This trainee helps his manager move some equipment for the business week. Anyone can help! That box couch pretty heavy!
Where can we see hard work?
Numerous Lewis University Baseball players condi1on during prac1ce to stay in shape for the season. Nothing like a one mile run to get the blood going!
Employees have worked an endless amount of hours to create this new computer applica1on. It is a big hit!
Do sports help you to overcome obstacles/hardship?
Redshirt Senior Tom Helwich (left) and Redshirt Sophomore Brandon Collins (right)both suffering injury, wait anxiously for a speedy recovery and to return to the field.
Having to overcome the fear of public speaking, this spokesman stands in front of a large group of desired customers to pitch a new product.
Do sports teach time management?
Senior J.C. Burrell (leQ) and Junior Kane Lombardo (right) take some extra swings aQer prac1ce, but s1ll find 1me to finish their homework for the night.
This employee doesn’t waste 1me geVng down to business comple1ng his project (leQ), but he s1ll knows how to have a liKle fun with the family (right).
How do you distinguish between teams/companies?
“Bedcheck Charlie,” the mascot of The Lewis university Flyers (left), stands out in comparison to “The Bulldogs ” of Truman State University (right).
The brand logo of Nike, “The Swoosh,” (left) helps customers distinguish Nike products and those of Adidas (right).
What’s the deal with uniforms?
The Lewis University Flyers will be sporting this new look in the 2013-2014 baseball season for the first time in a few years. They’ll help you spot your favorite player on the field much faster!
Customers won’t have a problem loca1ng employees while they are rocking this look. They sure do stand out!
How can failure help in baseball?
Junior Short Stop Mike Barajas misses a groundball (left), but clears his head and picks himself up to get the next groundball and out (right)!
Disappointed with the missed job opportunity (left), this man gets back out there and finds a job at a local company of his liking (right).
Can sports teach competition?
Senior pitcher Kendall Paluch baKles to throw the most strikes while his rival Eann Cox looks on and charts. Cox throws next to declare a winner. Loser runs!
Two shoe brands Nike (leQ) and Puma (right) fight to grab their customers aKen1on for the coolest product. Which would you choose?
How to deal with pressure?
The 2012-2013 Lewis University Flyers look back on the GLVC Conference clinch and Regional appearance with high hopes for this season’s repeat, talk about some serious success and pressure!
Being a new employee can be preKy hec1c, trying to learn everything in a few days! Not to men1on taking your first order!