So Far So Good

Very nice! Rising Stars is working out very well so far. Nice group of kids that are all self motivated and committed. As a team, we have taken our lumps in the early tournaments... and had some successes as well. One thing that has become apparent as the team's personality starts to show itself, these kids have tremendous heart and determination. That's a really good starting point, makes it easy to coach and is something you can't teach. I feel like the dogged and relentless attitude always comes from home and is a reflection of the parents having their priorities straight. It's also a reflection of character, this is what we're looking for.

It's not about basketball. I find myself saying and thinking this a lot. These kids have been working hard in practices and grinding in every game to the final horn regardless of score or situation. They know they are learning, they know they are working to get better, they know they make mistakes, they know if they work hard they will have better outcomes. They are buying in and there is no doubt in my mind that there will be a steady progression of improvement.

The girls have gotten to know one another quickly and it seems like an extremely cohesive group... they do have a lot of fun off the court and between games. On the court? All Business.

GraceAnne starts 3 a week training with Jay Hernandez and ProHoops Academy middle of next week. Got to see/train with Laura several times the last two weeks. Definitely seeing a progression in what Laura is doing with GraceAnne... taking it up a notch. Grace has been solid in the two tournaments... only looked tentative in the first game of the first tournament. Mixed it up pretty good against a very aggressive Rockland Rockets team last weekend.