They call me coach

Coaching at the sophomore level is both challenging and rewarding.

Rewarding:

relationships you have with the girls,

things they teach you,

sharing my love of the game,

seeing them succeed, etc.

Challenges:

often not as committed as I am,

every player has their own way of learning,

trying to get 10 sophomore girls to work together.

I often tell people that if you can't laugh at the things that happen...you will cry.

Excuses I've heard:

"Coach, I have a bruise on my knee I need to ice it." = obviously cannot practice

"I have to go to the dentist today" note: this usually is a worthy excuse. sidenote: she used this every week.

AND MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE:

"I hurt my neck brushing my teeth." - yes, for real. I was speechless.

They funny human beings and make me laugh all the time. I truly love my job of teaching them the game of basketball. I only wish I had more time with them...the season goes by fast.

In fact, it starts on tuesday.

Wish us luck :)