https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx About me en-us 2017-10-03 10:02:49 UTC 2017-10-10 12:59:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pumpkin.png Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193338639 My name is Tobi Alarape. I'm 18 and from Birmingham but currently studying Sports Coaching FDA at University of Derby.]]> 2017-10-03 10:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193338639 Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339102 I was born in Malawi in Africa. My parents are half Malawian, half Nigerian. I moved to the UK when i was 1 years old. Ironically I grew up in Derby, which is where i now go University and study FDA sports coaching, but i moved to Birmingham in Year 4. When i moved, is when i started falling in love with sports especially football. I was good enough and lucky enough to play West Bromwich Albion academy development squad in secondary school and then Solihull Moors FC academy U19s in college. I wasn't always the best of pupils in school and when i was young but left school with 7 GCSE's and 1 BTEC. Next i went college and finished with a Distinction Merit in BTEC Sport Diploma.]]> 2017-10-03 10:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339102 Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339309 One thing i value most is respect. I believe respect is key to building good relationships.
I believe respect can create a clear understanding between two people regardless of knowing them or not. It can create friendships and give off a good impressions not only when meeting new people but going for a new job or asking for help from teachers or representing a brand or college or university.
i think being respectful is a skill that can be transferred and used across a range of things and different activities, such as coaching, meeting new people, going for new jobs, asking for work experience.]]> 2017-10-03 10:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339309 Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339345 I have a two things that are joint first which motivates me the most.

The first thing that motivates me the most is my little sister. I strive to each and do better and learn more so that she can never struggle or be as naughty as i was and have the best possible start in life and a consistent support network and a blueprint for how to succeed and do well.

The second thing is my self. Having come from nothing and living in bad council areas and estates, i always strive and push myself to do better and be better than where i have come from. It is a big thing for me to not go back or let my little sister suffer the struggles which i grew up with.]]> 2017-10-03 10:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339345 Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339467 The thing I like most about a student is the challenge that higher education brings. Everything is more in depth and analysed deeper. The teachers constantly make you think and don't just accept plain answers which i like.
Teachers also bring new ideas on new takes on how to be a coach which i never knew before, and the feedback others get from their coaching is always valuable and be added into my coaching style.
I also love the student discount you can get when you go shopping.

]]> 2017-10-03 10:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193339467 Tobs https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193414532 I broke my school records in long jump, triple jump, 200m, 400m, 800m when i was in Year 10
I was one of couple 16 year old's to play for the Solihull moors U19's team
The most goals i have scored in a season is 39
Although i love football, i actually do not support a team at all
I played for the development squad of West Brom FC under 15s and 16s
I came out with a Distinction Merit for BTEC Sport Level 3 even though i passed my first year and only had 63% attendance for college.
I was House sports captain for two years at second school, it was my job to organize teams for inter-house competitions and events and manage the younger people in the house.]]> 2017-10-03 13:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Tobs/5oyfnuj7abkx/wish/193414532