J has been the head coach for the Chicago Islanders for the last eight years. On August 23, 2007, Mr. W will be inducted into the prestigious Basketball Hall of Fame, Mr.W agreed to sit down with Sports World to discuss his remarkable career.Interviewer: So, what does it take to be a professional coach?Mr.W: Actually, a lot of people ask me that, and I always tell them the same thing: work, work, and more work. People are always surprised by my answer.Interviewer: Most people probably think that your job is pretty easy, am I right?Mr.W: They see me on TV and get the impression that my life is glamorous. The reality of being a professional coach, however, is that you have to be able to multi-task and perform under pressure. I’m like a business manager and athletic trainer, all in one package. I develop training programs for my athletes, investigate other team’s training habits, hire staff, fire staff, schedule practice session, consult with injured players, and negotiate contracts with new players.Interviewer: That does sound like a lot of work for one man. What does your wife think of your career?Mr.W: Well, she wants me to teach in a university like she does rather than work as a coach. She worries about my health and doesn’t like the fact that we can’t spend much time togerther. I just love to see athletes excel, and to know that I had something to do with their success. That’s what I want the most.Interview: What would you change about your job, if you could?Mr.W: I wish I had more time to coach amateur players, like high school and college athletes. I think it’s important to develop the skills of up-and-coming athletes, not just ones who sign a contract with us.Why are many surprised about Jerry Walker’s work?A. It is not as easy as it appears to beB. It pays less than most people expectC. It doesn’t require previous experienceD. It benefits disadvantaged athletesWhat is not one of Mr.Walker’s responsibilities?A. Hiring new employeesB. Providing a training scheduleC. Recruiting new playersD. Attending athletic conferencesWhat is Mr.Walker’s wife’s profession?A. She is an athletic trainerB. She is an executive managerC. She is a professorD. She is an athletic recruiterWhat does Mr.Walker like most about his job?A. He loves the competitionB. He likes to help athletes succeedC. He enjoys traveling with his team D. He gets to be on televisionWhat would Mr.Walker like to be able to do?A. Work with younger athletes B. Spend more time with his teamC. Attend fewer media eventsD. Reduce his managerial responsibilities
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