Defense Is the Best Offense

This week was the first week of full practices (last week we had one try out day). Surprisingly our team is doing very well for the first couple real practices. The defensive and offensive plays that we practiced were executed well given it was the first time for most of these kids to have run the plays. Although we do need to work on some details of the game (i.e. double dribbling, correct passing, etc.) the overall fluidity of the practiced plays was solid. The way our team has been working and getting better makes me so much more excited than I already was. There is some bad news though. The best player on the team is no longer a part of the team because of grades. I am going to do my best to motivate him so we can maybe have him for the second half of the season. So far our team is looking solid and watching them practice gets me more excited. Stay posted for a schedule. Coach Durby has it. I just have not asked for a copy yet.
-Coach Josh

So It Begins!

My teams first practice was today. It was the first practice with the definite team for the rest of the year. The other two days of practices were more like tryouts. We have 13 players this year and right now we are looking a little rough, but that is okay. I know we will grow better as a team and as individual players. Coach Durby told me today that he is already able to do so much more with me at practice, so my project is creating a useful service which I am excited about. I am ready for the start of games but our team has a long way to go before we reach our full potential. Also we may be taking a trip to somewhere like Maryland to participate in a tournament. I will post where, when, and if we find a tournament. This season is going to be a blast!
-Coach Josh

Not a Game, Not a Game, We Talkin about Practice

Practice starts next Tuesday! I had a meeting with my mentor and the head coach, Brad Durby, this week and we talked about what will be happening with the team. We decided that this year the team should be more structured and be a little more strict than last year. We want our players to be more committed as far as practices go. Players who skip will not play as much. We are planning on having twelve players this year. Our practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday. I am very excited and cannot wait until the official start of our season!