Watch the HBO SPORTS Documentary, Do You Believe in Miracles: The story of the 1980 US Hockey Team (2001) Using this documentary and your text, please answer the following questions.
1) Linear theories propose that groups go through a series of stages as they develop. Each stage has its own unique challenges, and as the group deals with these challenges it progresses to other stages. You must recognize the different stages to help teams work together and grow stronger as they deal with different issues.
A. In the space provided, describe what each of the stages of group formation was like for the 1980 US Olympic Team.
B. How does your experience match up with the four stages of group formation?
2) At times, it is necessary to give criticism, and offer constructive feedback in a sensitive and effective manner. How did Herb Brooks give criticism? Do you believe his style was effective? How did Viktor Tikhonov, 1980 Russian Head Coach seem to interact with his players? Please provide your reasoning for your opinion regarding Herb Brooks’ style.
3) Please describe the process the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team went through to develop into the strongly cohesive team they were on the podium accepting their medals. Be sure to include how the team was administratively formed (US Olympic Committee process), what they thought of each other at first and what factors led to team cohesion.
4) Do you feel that this story has any implications for understanding leadership, developing team cohesion, and how to communicate with athletes/exercisers today? Please explain your thought process here.
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