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NFL Draft Watch Party and Mock Draft: You and Your Team Are on the Clock

In this one-time class students will join together to watch the NFL draft (1st Round) and discuss the decisions each team makes

Michael J Zavada

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(102)

What's included

1 live meeting

1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

What will be taught?
In this one-time class we will discuss strategy, decision-making, role of the GM, team need, and contract negotiations related to the first round of the NFL draft

What topics will you cover?
Draft Order
Why Trade UP?
Why Trade Down?
Analytics of Positional Value?
Salary Cap considerations
Role of the General Manager

How is your class structured?
We will start the class minutes before the draft and continue through most of the first round
I.  Introductions
II.  Assigning teams to each student for draft and analysis
III.  Discussion of key terms
IV.  Watch Picks
V.  Analyze Picks
VI.  Grade team selections

How will you teach?

This class will be student-centered with the instructor facilitating the discussion

What's your teaching style?

The teacher facilitates quality discussions and points learners to great information sources.  Socratic method and other techniques that inspire great questions and discussions will be used.
How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)?
Any required experience or knowledge learners need?

Learning Goals

Students will learn:
A.  Decision making under pressure
B.  Negotiation Skills
C.  Role of the GM

Other Details

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

pro football focus

Sources

pff.com

Michael J Zavada

Joined April, 2020

4.8

102reviews

Profile

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.