Basketball Practice

Hello all,

Where do I begin? It has been over four weeks since we first started to practice as a team. Most of the girls understand the basic concepts of dribbling and shooting. It is very rewarding to see them thinking on their feet and executing the offense that we have been practicing. The part that is frustrating is how quickly it all breaks down. It does not take much to sidetrack our team when one of the players don't want to listen. We only have the court for 60 minutes and it would be very helpful if the girls would come to practice with the understanding that it is not free time to run around and play. All three coaches try to keep the practices fun by playing little games to stress the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting. I don't know any other way to make the game fun other than by playing it.

I know why my dad loved to coach. It is fun to watch a group of kids learn to work together for a common goal. Thank you for teaching me to play the game Dad.

-Andy