We're at it again. For the past several years I've coached my son's and daughter's basketball teams. It's always a great experience. This year we have three teams.
At one end of the development spectrum is my daughter's 4th and 5th grade girls' rec team. This team I co-coach with one of the moms. We emphasize fundamentals and fun. A few of these kids are quite athletic and have played before. Some of the others are developmental and new to the sport. All of them have great energy and enjoy being part of a team.
The Flaming Red Platipi are currently 3-3 and are looking to finish the season strong.
Next up is my son's middle school rec team. This league includes 3 grade levels and the range of size, strength and talent is broad. The boys are far more competitive and aggressive than the girls. It's a challenge balancing their drive to win and developing new skills.
The Leprechauns stand in first place at 6-0 and are chasing a magical perfect season.
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Third is my son's 8th grade CYO team. This league is more competitive. Most of these guys played on my 7th grade team and have been playing for a while. We have skilled guards, strong forwards and guys who can score. These guys want to win above all else, but they also need to work on fundamentals.
The Mustangs are 5-2 so far and have high hopes for making a deep playoff run.
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Coaching the three teams takes a lot of time. It is rewarding to spend time with the kids, help them get better, and accomplish things as a team.
At one end of the development spectrum is my daughter's 4th and 5th grade girls' rec team. This team I co-coach with one of the moms. We emphasize fundamentals and fun. A few of these kids are quite athletic and have played before. Some of the others are developmental and new to the sport. All of them have great energy and enjoy being part of a team.
Next up is my son's middle school rec team. This league includes 3 grade levels and the range of size, strength and talent is broad. The boys are far more competitive and aggressive than the girls. It's a challenge balancing their drive to win and developing new skills.
https://tbahoops.shutterfly.com/
Third is my son's 8th grade CYO team. This league is more competitive. Most of these guys played on my 7th grade team and have been playing for a while. We have skilled guards, strong forwards and guys who can score. These guys want to win above all else, but they also need to work on fundamentals.
https://mariancadets.shutterfly.com/
Coaching the three teams takes a lot of time. It is rewarding to spend time with the kids, help them get better, and accomplish things as a team.
