Rob Niemic - MCHS Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director & Coach
Rob’s Teacher Story
Two Choices: Firefighter or Teacher
Grandfather was a firefighter in Milwaukee;
Went to Crystal Lake HS, and Hastings College - D1 sports in a small school; at one time, thought maybe being a college coach.
Has worked here at MCHS since 2006 - 14 years; start of 15th year (30 semesters)
Philosophy of Leadership - one of his favorite classes to teach
Coach - Head Girls Basketball
Also coaches Baseball, Basketball, Football
People have played a big role in his life, getting him back on track
Role Sports has played in his life
Since he was young
Learned that you want someone who is going to show up and learn, dedicate, put effort in
Create a standard that is so high, as a human being, that you don’t want to let someone down
Head Coaching
Be respectful of your assistant coaches
Having a high expectation of rigor as people
#OneTeamAllIn
“As far as the score goes for our program…”
Finding Balance as coaches
"Every kid checks in with me throughout the day"
Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches
Easy one: When technology doesn’t work; a few years ago, I may have freaked out - today, I realize it's out of my hands.
As a History Teacher: Get away from worrying about the content; "let’s focus more on being a historian than a fact-finder."
Advice for New Teachers dealing with a Young Rob Niemic
What makes them tick and tock
What’s the underlying reason for the behavior?
"We earn the right to understand them"
From the student perspective: "Am I valued by you?"
Always think: "How am I showing you I value you right now?"
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