100 * 2 * 2 * 6 * 4 = 9600 ankles taped during pre-season. Divide that by the number of ankles tapers (n=10), and each preseason I probably taped 960 ankles in a four-week stretch. I was at OSU for two years (x = 1920). I worked every home game for two years (n=9), so taped about 180 ankles in that stretch. In two years of football alone, I taped 2000 ankles. I worked the rest of the year in one of the other busy training rooms, so in an average week, probably taped 25 ankles * 30 weeks of school * 2 years = 1500. The summer between my graduate school years, I worked 6 weeks of football camp. Although we didn't tape all of the campers, we did tape a bunch of them, so maybe 10 kids per week = 60. I learned to tape ankles when I was a first-year student at Whitworth. I then worked for three years as a student athletic trainer. On average, I probably taped 10 ankles per week for 30 weeks for 3 years, accumulating about 900 tape jobs under my belt. Add that to 15 years of athletic training at Whitman, with a conservative average of 50 ankles week * 30 weeks of school = 22500 ankles. So by the time I left for sabbatical last spring, I had taped nearly 27000 ankles.
As a result, I can tape ankles blindfolded just as well as I can tape them with my eyes uncovered. On an average day, I can tape an ankle in just under a minute. I guess that is what I have to show for 27000 practice attemps.
What have you done in your lifetime more than 10000 times? Or for more than 10000 hours? What have you done that you can look back on and to which you can contribute some of your skills as a SA?
When I read the first two questions I thought the prompt was easy, but then I read the last part and made it very difficult. I am sure I have juggled a soccer ball with my feet for more than 10000 times, I am sure I have danced salsa for more than 10000 hours. However, none of those things contribute to my skills as an SA. It took me too long to find an answer. But I think I got it. My parents have always worked all day long, or have been busy managing our household. I have never complained about it because I have always appreciated their hard work which has taken me where I am. However, because of their absence at home I took a responsibility at an early age. I have taken care of my brother since I was seven and tutoring him since I was eight. I am five years older than him, so I have been helping him with his homework since he attended kindergarten. I have tutored him an average of 9600 hours but I have taken care of him for more than 10000 hours, and my job is not done I would tutor him and take care of him forever if needed. Although, realistically, that is not going to happen since he is very independent and lately avoids asking me questions concerning his schoolwork. I think the communication skills and simple teaching methods that I have developed instructing my brother will contribute to my skills as a SA. I am aware it is a whole new and advanced level, but knowing the basics is always critical and very helpful.
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