Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions
Jerry Walker has been the head coach for the Chicago Islanders for the last eight years.
On August 23, 2007, Mr. Walker will be inducted into the prestigious Basketball Hall of Fame. Mr. Walker agreed to sit down with Sports World to discuss his remarkable career.
Interviewer: So, what does it take to be a professional coach?
Mr. Walker: 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. Walker: 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 teams’ training habits, hire staff, fire staff, schedule practice sessions, 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. Walker: 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 together. 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.
Interviewer: What would you change about your job, if you could?
Mr. Walker: 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?