Decision Making and the NFL Draft: You Are on the Clock
In this two-session course, learners will look at statistics, draft order, player profiles, and team needs to determine the best decisions NFL teams can make.
Michael J Zavada
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(102)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. In between the two sessions, students will be assigned to research and design a draft strategy for up to three teams.Assessment
Students are given verbal feedback and some feedback via email in the Outschool platformClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
What will be taught? Students will learn what goes into the decision-making process of NFL teams as they decide whom to draft in the upcoming college draft on April 29th. Key skills will be decision tree analysis, game theory, statistical analysis, and some probability. Students will also look at bias and deception by team personnel and media outlets. What topics will be covered? The key topics will be: Draft Order Team Needs Player Profiles Player Statistics Trade Possibilities Roster Construction Use of Media by Teams to Achieve Objectives How is the class structured? The classes will be structured in 15-minute learning intervals as follows: Day 1 Interval #1 Introductions, Current News Related to the Draft, and Key Terms in the Draft Interval #2 Key Skills Introduced and practiced by participants Interval #3 Participants practice skills in a simulation that could include taking the drafts for one to three teams, analyzing what could happen at each pick, and negotiating trades. Homework: Students construct their Draft Boards and prepare drafts for assigned teams including commentary on why the team should make that pick Day 2 Interval #1 Current Events and News on Trades and Players sliding up or down the board Interval #2 Key Skills Practiced including Mock interview with Media Pre or Post Draft Interval #3 Students and Instructor complete Mock Draft Teaching Style? The teaching style for this class is interactive and skills-based. All students will role-play in different scenarios. Student-Instructor-Peer Interaction: Students will interface using chat, verbally speaking, and some feedback in the Outschool email platform. Students will do role play which could include back and forth negotiation.
Learning Goals
Students will pick up real-world skills including: negotiation, data analysis, decision making, decision tree design, media relations, and others.
Students will learn how draft order is determined, which positions are valued the most by NFL teams, what makes a great NFL prospect, and ultimately the role of the GM
Other Details
Supply List
A white board or posterboard is helpful for keeping track of team draft order and team needs.
Sources
PFF.com
ESPN.com
spotrac.com/nfl
Joined April, 2020
4.8
102reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Through Outschool, I focus on courses that would not normally be offered in school where students get to experience real-world fun occupations like the role of the General Manager of a Professional Sports team. My courses are fun, but also promote critical reasoning through the use of statistical analysis and situational analysis.
I have taught classes ranging from the liberal arts (history, economics, government) to the athletic (basketball and golf). I have taught or been a school COO, principal and an athletic director for over 20 years in independent schools. Prior to that career, I coached college golf and basketball.
I value a growth mindset and fun, engaged learning that is experiential for students.
I have three children of my own in grades 10, 8, and 6. They keep me on my toes and help me practice my classes and clinics. Each of my children has played on teams I have coached.Reviews
Live Group Class
$52
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-11 learners per class
