Junior/Senior
Woman NFL Coach Assignment

1.  As you read, list and write the definition of two (2) words you learned while reading the article.

Word / Definition

Using the article, circle the letter that indicates the correct answer to the following questions.

2.  All of the following women were identified in the story as high-ranking women currently working in football front offices except:

a.  Katie Blackburn

b.  Linda Bogdon

c.  Jeanne Bonk

d.  Hannah Gordon

3.  What is the name of the player Connie Carberg is credited with brining attention to while she was a scout for the New York Jets?

a.  Mike Miller

b.  Mort Smith

c.  Mark Gastineau

d.  Marcus Merryweather

4.  What totally caught Connie Carberg by surprise?

a.  The local football team hiring her as the first female NFL scout.

b.  The Buffalo Bills hiring Kathryn Smith as the NFL’s first full-time female assistant coach.

c.  The Ney York Jets hiring Kathryn Smith as the NFL’s first female chief of financial officer.

d.  The Buffalo Bills hiring her as the NFL’s first full-time female assistant coach.

5.  Carberg mentions that she never felt awkward or intimidated in the male dominated environment of the NFL. What definition of awkward best matches the use in the article.

a.  Lacking grace or ease in a movement

b.  Not well planned

c.  Uncomfortable or inconvenient

d.  Lacking skill or dexterity

Critical Thinking/Application Questions

Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Answers should be at least a paragraph long (5 sentences). All ideas should be supported with clear explanations. Direct references from the article should be cited. Use the space below or a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

6.  Why is Kathryn Smith’s new job a big deal?

7.  Do you think the gender barrier will affect you in your future career? Why or Why not?

8.  How can you make a difference with the gender barrier?