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Appendix D

Interview Transcript

Interviewer: What are your preparations before, during and after the contest in order to
win?

Coach 1: (Before sa contest, mangutana ko sa mga English teachers from grades 4-

5 kung kinsay mga students sa Tomas Oppus Central School naay
potential para maapil sa ahong team, sa ahong mga bata sa Rizal
Elementary School. Unja kung kompleto na ag ahong team, aho silang
pabasahon ug newspaper orally. Base sa ilang binasahan anha ko
magkuha kong kinsay mahimong news anchors ug field reporters. Kung
kinsa toy naay computer sa ila, mao toy i-assign naho mahimong writers
for general and individual script ug spinner. Mo-assign pud ko nila kung
kinsa tong mahimo ug talents sa infomercial. Kinahanglan jud no naay
frequent practice sa pagtype sa news sa laptop ug anha nalang pud sa
laptop sila magsuwat sa ilang news para maanad sila. Para pud maanad
sila ug broadcast nga 5 minutes ra ang time, kinahanglan nga naa jud
frequent practice ug sa pagpractice kinahanglan jud nga ihatag na nila
ang sakto nga pronunciation, tudloan jud sila unsaon pgpronounce sa
words kay mao man nay importante sa broadcasting, di ba maam? Para
pud mas makahibaw sila ug unsaon pagsuwat ug news, aho sila tagaan ug
newspaper nga appropriate sa 5-minute radio broadcast. Aho pud sila i-
orrient sa part sa newspaper; asa makita ang local news, national news,
international news, sports news ug entertainment news. Magsige jud ug
practice, hasta pud lage weekends magamit pajud sa pag-praktis. Ang
napile pud nga mahimong student broadcasters ma’am gepa-attend pud
ug training sa campus journalism sa district.During na ta ma’am.) Before
the contest, I would scout for grades 4 and 5 pupils from Tomas Oppus
Central School with potentials in scriptwriting and broadcasting to be
prospective members of my team at Rizal Elementary School. The
moment I completed forming the team, I get them to read a sample news
report and from there I’ll choose who will best represent the roles of news
anchors and field reporters. Those with computer are assigned to be
writers for individual script and spinner. I also assign those who can
deliver best infomercial. I always ensure that drills and practices about
newswriting using laptop are carried so they will be used to it during the
contest proper. And for them to master the production of a 5-minute
broadcast package, I always immerse them into rigid training and practice,
and timed simulation and from there I always do immediate correction
especially on pronunciation which is one of the most important aspect in
broadcasting, right ma’am? So that the pupils will be equipped with the
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right newswriting skills, I show them newspaper articles which are fit for a
5-minute radio broadcast. I also orient them the part of a newspaper where
they could read the different types of news—namely local, national, and
international, sports, and entertainment news. We always conduct regular
practices even during weekend. Plus, my pupils who are shortlisted for
broadcasting roles are made to attend district training and seminars on
campus journalism.

(Sa during sa contest, I gave them reminders kung unsay buhaton nila
like, maminaw jud pag-ajo sa speakers kay anha ra ba jud basehan ang
unod sa local news, mag-cr sa kung kinsa tong kaiheon ug kalibangon,
kinahanglan pud nga kung magsugod najud ang contest serious na dile na
makig-istorya sa tapad ug wala nay mogamit ug gadget.)During the
contest, I usually give them reminders on what to do with emphasis on
listening what the guest speaker has delivered in his/her speech because
it’s usually from that speech where topic for local news is taken. I also
remind them to take their personal necessities right before the contest
starts, and have them focused on their goal. I strictly implement no use of
gadgets.

(After the contest pud, kung unsay gehimo naho before sa contest mao
gehapon aho gebuhat after sa contest nga tagaan sila ug newspaper ug
maghimo ug news ug nay time nga na lamang sila naho ug headlines unja
ila himoan ug news. Magsige na mi ana ug praktis ug kiahanglan naa jud
simulation; maghimo sila ug script para ila i-broadcast apil na ang
general, individual ug informmercial, ila pajud na itype nga 2 hours ra
ang gehatag apil ang pagprint unja ineg human nila ug print ila na i-
broadcast nga murag tinuoray jud kay maggamit sila ug microphone ug
speaker.)After the contest, what I did during the preparations are still
observed. This is in preparation for the higher level of competition. I
provide them with newspaper and have them write news articles.
Sometime, I provide them with headlines and from there they are told to
develop their story. The more we intensify our practices through
simulations. Simulation includes writing the entire broadcast script,
individual news script, and the infomercial script which they are to
accomplish in a two-hour time. They would now broadcast their script
using a microphone and a speaker to make more realistic.

Coach 2: (Before sa contest jud ma’am, kinahanglan jud makahibaw ka sa

potential sa mga bata nga imo kuhaon para maapil sa radio broadcasting,
kinahanglan kadtong mga bata nga naay journalistic skills. Pabor naho
kay English teacher man sad ko unja under man naho ang mga bata labi
na ang naa sa grades 4-6. Pero mas nindot jud ug ari ka sa grade 4
mopile kay para dile na ka magtrain ug usob sa sunod tuig. Kinahanglan
jud ma’am praktison jud ang mga bata sa pagtype labi na kay 2 hours ra
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ang ihatag nga time sa paghimo sa script; mao lage nang magsige jud
sila ug praktis ug type para mopaspas. Nindot sad kay diha pud District-
Based Workshop sa journalism sa mga bata, dako jud to ug tabang. Usa
pud sa ahong preparation before the contest kay nag-assign ko kinsay
angajan mahimong news anchors, field reporters, writers for general and
individual script ug talents for infomercial. Unja magsige ug practice
para makuha ang target ang kutob 5 minutes ra jud o di gane dile mo-
ubos sa 4 minutes and 50 seconds o 5 minutes and 10 seconds.) Before the
contest, ma’am, I always ensure that I know the capability of the pupils
who will join our broadcasting team—those with journalistic skills
especially. It worked to my advantage because I am the English teacher
for pupils from grades 4-6. It is a lot better if you scout from grade 4
pupils with potentials and start their training at least one year before they
represent the school. I really have to immerse the kids in typing exercises
especially they will only be given two hours to come up with their
broadcast script during the contest. They need to work on their typing
speed. It was also nice and timely that we had a district-based workshop
on journalism which I sent my pupils to attend. Another thing, before the
contest I made it sure that every role is properly sorted out. Then, we
always conduct practices especially in coming up with a 5-minute
broadcast package. We had to keep on practicing the timing because there
is no room for undertime nor overtime in broadcasting.

(Sa during, sige ko ug remind sa mga bata nga kinahanglan naa jud silay
concentration ug focus jud sila labi na ineg opening program, maminaw
jud sila sa mga speakers ug if naa press conference, maminaw jud sila
kay anha man kuhaon ang local news. Kinahanglan tagaan sila tanan
mga materials like ink sa printer, ang battery sa laptop ug extension wire
para makapraktis.) During the contest, I always remind my pupils to
concentrate and focus their minds especially during the opening
ceremony. They have to listen attentively to every word shared by the
speaker much more if there is a press conference because usually topics
assigned for local news are taken from there. I make it sure that I provide
all the materials needed like printer ink, laptop battery and charger, and
an extension wire for their practice.

(After the contest, rigid na amo training kay sige nami ug simulation
para region. Mura na kunohay ug tinuoray kay hatagan sila naho ug
newspaper unja himoan nila ug news nga sakto sa 5-minute newscast
unja ila itype apil ang infomercial. Maghimo pud sila ug general script.
After na makahimo na sila ila nang iprint unja prepare dajon para i-
broadcast. Weekends gamiton namo para pagpractice.)After the contest,
we had rigid trainings and simulations. We have to be realistic in our
simulation and be strict in timing our 5-minute newscast. Aside from
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writing individual news scripts, they are also tuned to write the entire
broadcast script including the infomercial part. These practices could not
be perfectly accommodated on weekdays, hence we need to spend our
weekends for our training.

Coach 3: (Before sa contest, magpa-audition ko dire lang sa Nahulid Elem. School,

ngare sa ahong classroom. Ang mga bata nga interesado mo-apil ahong
pasuwaton ug news unj ila i-deliver. Kung makompleto na ag ahong team,
aho silang pabasahon ug utro ug news unja ahong paminawn kung kinsa
tong angajan mahimong news anchors, field reporters, writers for general
and individual script ug spinner. Kung naa na silay task anha nako
magsige pasuwat nila ug news gamit ang laptop para maanad sila. Ang
news anchors jud mao pud ang mohimo sa general script kay sila man
ang nakahibaw sa flow sa script. Sa praktis nila, aho jud ipatry nila nga
dile molampas sa 5 minutes ineg broadcast nila sa script. Sige jud mi
praktis apil na ang weekends Nindot pud ma’am kay before mi nag
District Schools Press Conference, diha may training sa campus
journalism ang mga bata so naan a silay idea unsaon.) Before the contest,
I do screening here in Nahulid Elementary School. I do it inside my
classroom. The children who are interested to join the team would be
asked to write a simple news article and tell them to deliver or report what
they have written. Those children eyed with potentials will be allowed to
join the team. Once in the team, I constantly ask them to read news
articles, and select who could best represent the role of a news anchor, and
field reporters. The rest of the members will either be scriptwriters or
video technician. Once they have been assigned already to a role, I would
now expose them on serious practices related to their role. During their
practice, writers are trained to create a broadcast script which will be
delivered in a five-minute production. It was really demanding for the kids
especially that they will have to sacrifice even their weekends just for the
practices. Good thing, the district hosted a Schools Press Conference
where we took advantage of the campus journalism seminar and training
that helped prepare our kids.

(During sa contest na naghatag ko nila ug reminders sa task sa spinner

nga icheck daana ng virtual dj if okay ba u gang music dapat naa ra sa
usa kafolder; ang news anchors kinahanglan mag inabtik, sila ang
nagdala sa script, and field reporters pud kinahanglan nga lahi ang style
sa sports news ug entertainment news ineg basa ang talents pud
kinahanglan naay impact sa ilang tingog para masabtan ang message.
Kung magsogod na ang contest, kinahanglan maminaw jud sila sa
speakers kay anha kuhaon ang local news. Kung mag-snack na sila
kinahanglan magbantay jud sila para dile mabasa ang script unja kung
mo-adto sila sa comfort room dile sila magdungan, usa-usa ra ug dile
mag-istoryahay kung dile importante ang isulte kay makawala sa focus.)
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During the contest, what I am always doing is remind them about their
individual tasks and responsibilities. Since the creation of a broadcast
package demands so much of high technicalities. I need to remind my
spinner to check the virtual DJ program to use if it’s working. I had to
remind them they are assigned with individual tasks, but have to work as a
team, hence they need to be quick especially in news script turnaround.
Once the contest has started, they have to listen carefully with the
speaker’s speech because it has been an experience that local news is
based on the speech. If they are to take snacks, they need to be very
careful with their script, and should maintain their focus all throughout the
contest.

(After sa contest, preparation napud para division level, mao gehapon

ma’am kung unsay gebuhat namo para district ug IAD level, nagsige
gehapon mi ug praktis.Mas grabe ang pressure maong sige mi ug
simulation nga mura najud ug tinuoray kay gamit na ug microphone ug
speaker. Hatagan ra sila naho ug 1 1/2 hour para sa paghimo ug script
ug pagprint para maanad sila ug paspas. Sa pag-suwat nila ug news aho
silang tagaan ug news paper ug diha sila mangita ug local news, national
news, international news, sports news ug entertainment news para ila i-
broadcast.)After the contest, we need to prepare ourselves for the division
levels and other higher meets. Hence, we intensify more our practices. The
pressure we feel is now even greater so we always make sure our
simulations are properly timed and are properly carried using actual
equipment used during the contest. Instead of giving them 2 hours for the
preparation of the broadcast package, I would only give them 1 ½ hour so
they will get used to working under intense pressure.

Coach 4: (Before sa contest, namili ko ug mga bata gikan sa grades 4-6 sa Union
Elementary School para maapil sa ahong team labi natong mga bata nga
nakita naho nga naa jud potentials o journalistic skills. Ang mga bata nga
napili ni-attend ug Campus Journalism Training sa among district, ug
nindot sija kay before mi sige ug praktis naa najud sila idea. Ang mga
mga bata nga under naho ahong gepabasa ug paragraph from any
reading selection with correct pronunciation. Sa nakompleto na ag ahong
team, ni-assign nako ug kinsa tong mahimong news anchors, field
reporters ug spinner. Ang news anchors mao pud ang mohimo ug general
script kay sila man ang nakahibaw sa dagan sa script; sa individual script
ug infomercial, ang mga bata sa grade 6 kay masready sila emotionally.
Every day jud mi magpraktis basta human na ang klase apil ang weekend.
Since, wala may laptops o computers ang ahong mga bata, ag ahong tulo
ka student nga na assign pagka-news anchors o ang mohimo sa general
script ug ang showbiz reporter o ang mohimo sa individual script , nag
in-house training sila for two weeks para magsige sila ug type sa among
balay ug print. Aho pud sila gepatanaw ug videos sa radio broadcasting
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labi na ang news anchors para mas daghan sila ug ideas unsaon pagdala
ang 5-minute broadcast.) Before the contest, I select in advance those
pupils from grades 4-6 at Union Elementary School with talents and skills
in journalism and broadcasting. Those pupils who are chosen undergo
campus journalism training sponsored by the district. Our attendance to
such seminar has helped my team especially on how to create a 5-minute
broadcast package. Other than attending journalistic seminars, I also
expose my kids on intensive practices. To assign the different roles
composing my broadcast team, I would let them read a paragraph and
watch out for their pronunciation errors and correct them immediately.
Part of the preparations is their orientation on the distinct tasks and
responsibilities accorded to each role namely the news anchors, field
reporters, scriptwriters, infomercial actors, and technical crew. We always
have to manage our time for our practices done every day and sometime
we need to spend our weekend especially when contest is fast
approaching. Two-weeks before the contest, I house them for our intensive
training and for close monitoring of their performance improvement.

(During na sa contest, aho jud i-boost ilang self-confidence para dile sila
mauwaw ug mahatag jud nila ilang best. Daghan ko reminders gehatag
nila kung kanus-a pwede mo-snack ug careful jud labi na ug moinum ug
tubig or juice basin majab-an ang script ug mabasa na nuon, kung mag-cr
kinahanglan dile magdungan. Ug kinahanglan pud maminaw jud sa
speakers sa Press Conference para makasuwat ug local news.) During the
contest, I make sure they are not only physically ready, but also
emotionally prepared. I have to boost their self-confidence and have to let
them feel that I believe in their ability. Apart from that, I also remind them
of simple things like taking their snacks and be very careful in doing so.
Time is of the essence hence there is no room for mishaps and
miscalculated actions. They are also reminded to take note during the
speaker’s speech because it has been a practice ever since that local news
topics are taken from there.

(After na sa contest daog na sa IAD, preparation napud para division

level. Mao ra gehapon mag-sige ug praktis, mag-sige ug simulation.
Kada-praktis kinahanglan mura na ug tinud-anay.)After the contest and
we won in the IAD, we have to prepare again for the division level. So, we
level up our practice sessions, by doing several simulation activities. I
really made it sure that my contestants are given the right exposure to help
them ready for the higher level of competition. Scriptwriting is done more
seriously and intensively and time constraint is extremely observed.

Coach 5: (Before sa contest, nagmeeting mi mga English teachers sa Hingatungan

Elementary School ug Silago Central School from grades 4-5 kung kinsay
mga students namo nga naay potential para maapil sa Silago district
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radio broadcasting and scriptwriting team para IAD level. Bali ako ang
bahala mopili sa HES kinsa ang makaapil ug ang English teacher sa SCS
ang mopile kung kinsa ang makaapil. Nindot sad kay dihay District-Based
Training and Workshop on Campus Journalism maong ang among mga
bata naa nay knowledge kung unsay responsibilidad nila isip us aka
student broadcaster. Kung kinsa toy naay computer sa ila, mao toy i-
assign naho mahimong writers for general and individual script ug
spinner. Mo-assign pud ko sa mga bata kung kinsa tong mahimo ug
talents sa infomercial ug ang mahimo ug news anchors ug field reporters.
Kinahanglan jud no naay regular praktis sa pagtype sa news gamit ang
laptop. Para pud maanad sila ug broadcast nga 5 minutes ra ang time,
kinahanglan nga naa jud frequent praktis. Bisan praktispa kinahanglan
jud nga ihatag na nila ang sakto nga pronunciation ug ilang best. Aho jud
silang getudloan unsaon pagpronounce sa words, ang enunciation ug
intonation. Aho sila tagaan ug newspaper para magpraktis sila unsaon
pagsuwat ug news. Magsige jud ug praktis hasta gane weekends praktis
gehapon.) Before the contest, we always had a meeting with other English
teachers at Hinunangan Elementary School and Silago Central School and
decide who will be those pupils from grades 4-5 who have strong
potentials in journalism and broadcasting. Those chosen will be trained as
part of Silago district radio broadcasting and scriptwriting team to
compete for the IAD level. Part of our preparation is joining district-based
training and workshop on campus journalism which has benefited our kids
especially when it comes to the technicalities of radio broadcasting.
Another part of our preparation is the clear assignment of roles within the
team. Workshops on proper pronunciation and intonation were also done
to help improve our broadcasters. Drills on enhancing typing speed is also
done to ensure that our kids are efficient in creating their five minute radio
broadcast package. With all the needed practices to be done, we have to
sacrifice our weekends most of the time.

(Sa during sa contest, nagremind jud ko nila kung unsay buhaton nila
kung naa najud sa contest venue like, maminaw jud pag-ajo sa speakers
parasa news writing. Una magsugod ang contest, kinahanglan naka ihe
na o nakalibang. Kung time na sa snack, kinahanglan jud maghinay para
dile makahugaw o mabasa ang script; careful jud kung mo-inum. Aho pud
ge-boost ilang self-confidence para mahatag ilang best. Kinahanglan pud
tanan contestants naa sa mood para ma-utilize ang tagsatagsa nila ug
para pud naay concentration.) During the contest, I always remind them
of the basic goal why we even participated. Apart from motivating them, I
also make sure they are ready physically, mentally, and emotionally. I
keep reminding my pupils that they have to take their personal necessities
before going to the contest room to ensure optimum physical condition.
My pupils are the shy type considering the limited exposure we have, but
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as a coach I always make sure their self-esteem are high during the
contest. One way is by making them feel that I’m with them all the way.

(After the contest pud sa IAD level preparation napud para sa Division
Level, kung unsay amo gebuhat before sa contest sa IAD level mao
gehapon amo gebuhat pero karun mas rigid sija kay para division level na
gud. Mao ng kung magpraktis mi tagaan sila naho ug time nga human na
sila before mahuman ang duh aka-oras.Mas nag-sige mi ug simulation
para dali nalang nila ihandle ila role during the contest na.) After the
contest in IAD level, we are going back to the preparations again. This
time more tedious, and more rigid since we are already preparing for the
division level. If during the contest, pupils are given 2 hours to create their
5 minute radio broadcast, during our simulation, I made it more time-
constricted so they will be used to being pressured. We did a lot of
simulations in order for them to find things easy. I reward their good
performances by treating them with food. I often used it as a reward for
positive behavior and increased motivation.

Interviewer: What is your coaching style?

Coach 1: (Ag ahong style ma’am, kay broadcasting man ni, particular man jud ta
sa pronunciation ug intonation. Kada-mispronounce nila aho jud icorrect
dajon pero ahong pasabton ug tarung para dile sila mawad-an ug self-
confidence.) Since I’m coaching broadcasting, ma’am, I usually adhere to
giving immediate correction to pupils exhibiting mispronunciation and
improper intonation. Every mispronunciation, I immediately correct it and
explain the reason in a very firm yet friendly manner not to make the pupil
lose his/her self-confidence.

Coach 2: (Kung masajop sila sa pagpronounce sa words ahong icorrect ma’am.

Murag ingana ra man siguro. Ug para pud dile sila laajon ug mas
makakuha pa ug insights kung unsa jud ang buhaton, mogamit ko ug
multimedia especially videos sa radio broadcasting contest. Aho silang
patan-awn ug daghan nga videos. Kay usahay baja mas makantigo pa sila
gikan sa multimedia kay sa nato ma’am, di ba ma’am?)I always maximize
the resources available that is why, instead of making myself appear as the
monopoly of knowledge, I let them browse sample 5-minute radio
broadcast. This I think is effective because my children would often mimic
what the broadcasters in the video are reporting. As a coach, I am also
particular with pronunciation errors. Thus, whenever I hear any
mispronunciation, I always have it corrected right there and then.

Coach 3. (Simple raman ag ahong coaching style, ma’am. Nagfocus jud ko sa

pronunciation kay importante na kay ila raba jud i-broadcast; mao na
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kung masajop sila aho jud i-correct dajon pero ka na pud sa pamaage
nga dile sila mauwaw o masakitan. Aho jud silang tagaan ug guidance
unsaon pagbasa news nga naay impact, kinahanglan naay voice
variation, ug lahi ang style sa sports news ug entertainment news. Naay
impact nga dile kinahanglan mosiyaget, modulated lang para nindot
paminawn dile na ipaarte kaajo.) My style of coaching is simple. I focus
on enhancing my children’s skill in pronunciation which is right I think
since we are talking about radio broadcasting. Aside from giving
immediate correction and feedback, I also see to it that the children are
guided on what to do during the entire training. I also do modeling
especially on things like voice variation, modulation, intonation, and
pronunciation.

Coach 4: (Aho jud i-correct dajon ang ilang mistakes labi na sa pronunciation para
dile na nila utrohun. Sa ahong gebuhat dile pasabot nga i-down sila;
ahong ipaage ug motivation. As a coach, ato jud tan-awn nga kung mo-
correct ta, dile ta mag-focus sa dile maajong resulta, kun di sa positive
result.Aho pud patan-awn sila daghan downloaded videos sa actual nga
radio broadcasting contest para naa sila daghan ideas nga ingnaon
diay.)As a coach, I know when to go traditional, and when to employ
technological aids. At some point, I have to show to my pupils that as a
coach I am competent and can guide them well, hence I need to correct
their errors immediately to discourage the commission of the same
mistake in the future. I also let my student broadcasters to watch various
videos of the actual radio broadcasting contest. Overall, as a coach, I am
flexible. I do not focus on the failed result, but on the positive outcome.

Coach 5: (Kung masajop sila ug pag-pronounce sa words among i-correct dajon.

Sa pag-correct namo, kinahanglan nga constructive criticism, dile
makapawala sa self-confidence sa mga bata. Basta naa mi praktis
kinahanglan naay feedback sa ilang performance.Naay feedback para
makahibaw sila sa ilang strengths and weaknesses para sa improvement
sa ilang performance. Panahon sa praktis, tagaan jud ang mga bata ug
sakto nga guidance para makahibaw sila sa ilang saktong buhaton.)As a
person, I hate looking into somebody’s errors, but as a coach I don’t have
a choice but to be very critical in my role. Hence, I always encourage my
pupils to strive to be perfect in doing their best. Most of the time, I do
corrective feedback and I do it so nicely. I understand very well the
fragility of a child’s emotional state. So to help my team do away with
committing mistakes, I make sure that they are well facilitated, so that
they know what they should do and what are expected of them.

Interviewer: What is/are your best practice/s as a winning coach?

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Coach 1: (Kanang magpakaon ta sa mga bata ma’am best practice pud na kay anha
jud sila maningkamot. Mao nay reward maka-motivate nila. Di ma
ma’am? Kada-libre nato nila ug food o i-treat sila sa restaurant, makita
jud nato unsa sila kalipay. Ag uban gane nila kay ingnun ko, “Ma’am
mangaon napud ta after sa contest kung makadaog mi.”) As a coach, I
know how to reward good and positive behavior. That is why even how
simple eating could be, I do it for the team. And you will be surprised how
happy the kids are when they know that you’re treating them with food. I
consider this as my best practice because I could really sense continuity in
the display of good behavior of children just because of this simple act.
Every time I treat them with food, or bring them in a restaurant, I can
always see the lightened and happy faces radiating from them. Some
would even say, “Ma’am, let’s eat out again after the contest if we win.”
This is one of the things I do love about being a coach.

Coach 2: (Ang best practice na ho ma’am kay itreat jud sila ug lami nga pagkaon.
Arang ka effective jud pang motivation nga ganahan sila maningkamo ug
mo-praktis. Labi ng makadaog sila unja sa district level getreat sila ug
pagkaon, manukot na ma’am kung asa mi mangaon. Ug kinahanglan jud
pud ka as a coach naa jud ang discipline, labi na kay pito ka bata ang
ahong gedala.)As a coach, I always capitalize on discipline. I always
make sure that the members of the team and I are on the same page when
talking about discipline. However, I’m not the scary type really. Although
I can be very strict towards the kids, I can also be very generous and
motherly to them. Every after contest, one way to pay their efforts back is
treating them with a nice food.

Coach 3: (Ahong gerequire ag ahong mga student broadcasters ug tanaw ug news

sa television para expose sila sa mga current news para kung headlines
lang ang ihatag naa silay idea. Dile pud lalim mohandle ug tulo ka bata
ma’am maong nag-impose jud ko ug discipline para dile sila magkiat labi
na sa contest venue.)As a coach, I see to it that my pupils are updated with
the latest practice in radio broadcasting so I require them to watch news in
telivision. In fact, I make sure that we always have internet connection
every time we will have our trainings and practices. I also emphasize
discipline on my kids. At their very young age, they can be easily
distracted, so I really impose my authority when it’s time for practice
more so during preparations for higher competitions.

Coach 4: (Kana jud mohatag ug reward sa mga bata mao jud na usa sa best
practices naho. Basta naa gane competition nga ako ang coach
maningkamot na ang mga bata kay kahibaw man sila nga naay reward.
Excited sila labi na ug feel na nila nga makadaog jud sila after sa contest
kay mangaon nasad mi sa restaurant. Kadto pud ahong ge-in-house
training ang tulo naho nga mga bata para ma develop ang ilang skills like
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typing, printing ug unsaon pag-pronounce sa words correctly nakita jud

naho nga arang ka effective kay grabe ang ilang
improvement.Kinahanglan jud pud naay constant practice para naay
mastery.) As a coach, I believe on the power of giving positive
reinforcement as an effective motivation for the kids. My contestants
already know that they will be receiving something from me after contests
that is why they will really do their best. I am also generous when it comes
to food. Every in-house training we did, they can really say to themselves
that they are well fed. After contests, I also do treat them in restaurants. I
let my student broadcasters to have in-house training for them to be
trained in typing/encoding, printing and writing news. The news anchors
were trained on how to portray their role to get the interest of the listeners.
It is also important to have constant practice so that they will master the
skills.
Coach 5: (Ahong best practice pagka-coach naho kay ahong i-call ang attention sa
parents. Kinahanglan naa sad orientation ang parents unsa mga possible
events sa radio broadcasting ug scriptwriting contest para mamotivate
sila ug suporta sa gusto sa ilang mga bata ug para pud makasabot sila
nga basta moapil na nga ingane nga contest kinahanglan jud naay
kanunay praktis. Kanang imo sila i-treat ug pagkaon kay best practice
baja pud na naho ma’am. Anha jud sila mokuha ug motivation para ilang
tarungon o daogon ang contest. Para jud ma-enhance ang skills sa mga
bata unsaon pagtype ug pagdeliver sa news kinahanglan jud ug constant
practice.)My best practice as a winning coach is my ability to connect
with the parents of the kids. As a coach, I believe in the importance of
parental involvement to help me either monitor or supervise their kids. As
such, I always have contact numbers with every parent or guardian of my
pupil, and that made my job easier especially when I have something to
follow up on them. I also considered treating the kids with food as my best
practice. It is also needed to have constant practice to master the skills in
typing and delivering news.

Interviewer: What are your coping strategies?

Coach 1: Ahong coping strategies siguro ma’am kuan gehapon ka nang motreat ka
nila ug food; pakan-on jud ang mga bata. Mag-inistrikta pud ko para ila
ko tuhoan pero dile sa tanan panaon istrikta ko friendly sad ko para dile
sila mataha mangutana naho kung asa sila nalibog o unsa ilang dapat
buhaton para ma-improve ila performance. Kinahanglan jud pud
consistent ko kung unsay ahong rules labi na sa time for practice para
magseneryoso sila.)As a coach, I understand the challenge that is entailed
especially when handling a team of young individuals. Hence, I always
exercise a blend of strictness and friendliness. If I see my students are
doing great, I can be very generous to them. The moment they get
distracted or underperforming, that’s the time I reveal the other side of me.
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Coach 2: (Kinahanglan mag-inistrikta jud pero dile sa tanang oras istrikta ko,
mura pud ko ug nanay kunohay nila para makafeel sila nga naa jud ko
nila mosupport ug mo-comfort labi na kung pressure na kaajo. Ahong
ipafeel naho nila nga willing ko maminaw nila kung naa silay gusto isulte
para dile ma-discourage ang bata. Kay team man mi, ganahan ko naa mi
close relationship labi na ang mga bata kay sila ra raba ang
magtinabangay na panahon sa contest, sila na ang maningkamot.)It is not
easy to manage a team composed of children. Most of the time they are
unmanageable, disoriented, or worst disruptive. That is why as a coach, I
always let my pupils feel that I am friend to them, and let them understand
the idea that there is mutual respect between friends. I don’t want to be
very strict to the kids or they might develop fear and inhibitions which are
unhealthy for their development. I also encourage them to share their ideas
or suggestions because I am willing to listen.

Coach 3: (Dile lalim modala ug mga bata ma’am mao kinahanglan jud mag-
inistrikta pero naa sa lugar para tuohan ka kay kung dile magkiat lang na
kulba ra ba ineg naa najud sa contest kay sila na lang wala na ang coach.
Dile lang sad ko kanunay istrikta, usahay pud friendly pud ko para dile
sila always kulbaan labi na if naa silay gusto i-suggest. Gusto naho i-
encourage sila naho nga mo share sa ilang ideas o suggestions kung unsa
pa ang angay buhaton para ma-improve ila performance kay kung asa
sila komportable kana pud nga way mas mahatag nila ang ilang best.)As
a coach, I always make sure that I know the characteristics, and
personality of the children I am handling with. In like manner, I also want
my children to know me not just as a coach to them but as a person they
can trust. I usually welcome suggestions and ideas coming from the kids
to let them feel that they are not robots but person who won’t simply do
things because they are told to do so. Based on my experience, they liked
it best when their ideas are accepted and carried through.

Coach 4: Dile lalim modala ug mga bata kay radio broadcasting and scriptwriting
contest pito gud na ka member, maong kinahanglan nga istrikta jud.
Gusto naho makasabot sila sa ahong role as their mentor ug second
parent. Isip usa ka mentor, kinahanglan firm ko para dali makuha namo
among goal pero isip usa ka genikanan, aho pud duty nga friendly sad ko
nila ug magpakita ug unsa magcare ang usa ka nanay. Makig-istorya ko
ug tarung sa mga contestants bisan ganahan na unta ko mangasaba
tungod sa pagkiat nila during sa praktis. Gusto pud naho nga mo-explain
pud sila sa ilang side. Para pud magbinootan sila, aho jud sila tagaan ug
reward, mahikno jud ug pakan-on. It is not easy to handle seven members
for a radio broadcasting and scriptwriting contest, you need to be strict. I
always make sure that my team understand my role as their mentor at the
same time their second parent. As their mentor, I need to be firm and strict
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to easily achieve our goal, but as their second parent, it is my duty to be

friendly and exude motherly care at some point in the process. I usually
talk with my contestants in a very friendly tone if deep inside I am about
to scold them because of misbehaving during training. In order for them to
behave well, I gave them reward by giving them a treat with food.

Coach 5: (Dile jud lalim modala ug mga bata nga lain-lain ug personalidad mao ng
kinahanglan jud ug naa kay high level of patience and tolerance. Usa pud
I consider patience and tolerance nga makahatag makadaog pud. Mao ng
kinahanglan ug strict ka unja firm jud ka sa imo decision pero ang
approach nimo kinahanglan pud positive ug friendly nga pamaage.)As a
coach, handling children in the team is one of the most challenging parts
of the role. What I did was I level up my patience and made myself more
tolerant to the diverse personalities of the kids. And for me, patience and
tolerance are considered keys to success. However, I know how to scold or
reprimand my kids especially if their behaviors are already becoming very
bad. Since they are still kids, I have to reprimand them in a very soft-
spoken way.