St.

Mary’s College of
Baliuag
Baliuag, Bulacan
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“COACH CARTER”

Reaction Paper for English for

Academic and Professional Purpose

Submitted by:
Sta. Ana, Philip Anjelo P.

Submitted to:
Ms. Cherilyn Robles

Submitted on:
September 9, 2019
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Telefax: (044) 766-2265

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Certificate No. 01 100 1534708

The movie Coach Carter had presented different lessons that can be applied in our lives.
These lessons, when taken seriously will surely lead us to the fulfillment of our dreams.
“Average is just not good enough”, this statement from Coach Carter point out that everyone
should strive for the best. Everyone must not remain in level of mediocrity. The thought is the
same with what St. Ignatius advocates. All of us should strive for “magis” or excellence in the
field that we wanted to pursue. “Young men, the journey of a thousand miles begin with the first
step”, by saying this, he wants to explain that our goals in life undergo a series of steps and
process. What we do now will definitely affect our future. We are the architect of our own future.
All the decisions lie in our hands. It is up to us to make the move. It will lead us to success or
destruction.

Coach carter teaches us the value of respect. In these days of immorality, respect is
degrading in the society. Today’s teen and young adults embrace this status quo. Teens treat their
elders as if they were teens. Son’s and daughter’s communicate with their parents as if they are
their classmates. This deformity occasionally triggers miscommunication that leads to quarrel
and even killings. Coach Carter said that “They are student athletes, student come first.” he
emphasizes that education must be the priority of every teenager. If he or she fails in academics,
he or she is not worthy in participating different extra-curricular activities. The balance between
the two is necessary for their success. Coach Carter knows that basketball fame is not permanent.
It can be faded by time, leaving its players nothing. Coach Carter showed how important
discipline is. Without this, one cannot improve his or her skills. Discipline can transform any
individual into a better person. All of these lessons must be kept in our thoughts and deeds. These
would surely aid us as we take our steps in this journey. The key of change is to let go of fears.
Timo Cruz says: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. You’re playing
small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people
won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of
us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically
liberates others. It is a matter of facing the fear that we feel inside.” Our deepest fear is being
unable to fulfill our potential. The potential that we have inside that God has given us to explore,
and to share. Cause as we express it with ourselves we also share the same feeling of being able
to express to others.

As the Richmond Oilers continues their road to success, they eventually take a wrong path
leading to their destination. Carter implemented his players that in order for them to be real
champions, they need to act as champions. Champions are those who are made from deep inside
and not from gyms. And as a team, they achieve more than what they expected. A team is not by
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many but as one. It is not just for the sake of one but for the sake of everybody. They fight for
their one goal and desire. Growing up in the world, you learn many things about people. You
have to learn from decision makings. Yes, living might mean taking chances. Chances that are
worth taking. This movie is not just a movie of success but also a movie of knowing what really
a team is. It reminds us that we still have goals in life that we need to reach and take full
responsibility. Everything is not about winning. We achieve what everything in life is. We
achieve what we really deserved. It is just a matter of having our up’s and down’s. We are always
going to be facing challenges that in time will become more difficult. If we choose to just give up
we will never solve anything. We must evaluate the actions that need to take place and solve it
step by step. Cause as what Confucius says: “A journey to a thousand miles begins with one
step.”