Fantastic Job this weekend! WE played great as a team and we coaches did a better job adjusting this weekend rather than last.
I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is coaching you on this team. Thanks for the opportunity. We went 3-0 for the tourney
defeating a team that the direct said had not lost a tournament this year. We avenged a loss we had last year to them and
did it without 3 players. That left us with only 6. We stayed together as a team and ref's and spectators and boys coaches
all commented on what a great 'TEAM' we have. They all said the unselfish play was amazing. Scores were 49-19, 52-45, and
51-17. for the last one and a half games we had six iron women players. All had particularly strong games. It was good to
see our girls shake the slow school game and get back to our brand of LADT FURY basketball. Kortnie, Betsy, Jen, Curisa, Linnea,
Alexus, and Rachel. Really nice job! We had each one of you step up offensively to put together an amazing weekend. Great
Great defense as well.
Coach John and I really care about each one of you.
Coach Fatdaddy
A leader is an unselfish person who
always puts his team ahead of individual glory, goes and does the extra things
like talking to a young teammate and getting him straightened out, passing on
experiences. Joe Torre, New
York Yankees
Manager
Great Teams
1. Great
Teams have class. (Play aggressively and with passion, but not dirty.)
2. Great
Teams Lead on and off the court. You need to uphold a high academic standard to
demonstrate that you are a true student-athlete. Your dedication to schoolwork
is a direct reflection of your commitment and responsibility to your team.
3. Great
Teams listen to each other and demonstrate a willingness to follow.
4. Great
Teams Avoid problems and be straightforward & truthful with concerns or
issues.
5. Great
Teams talk about problems and never let them escalate; be positive, respectful
and show support for your teammates when dealing with problems.
6. Great
Teams include every member.
7. Great
Teammates recognize that Points scored is a small part of a win!
8. Great
Teammates thank each other for defensive help, passes, picks, and rebounds.
9. Great
Teammates talking to each other and helping each other.
10. Great
Teammates take responsibility for their mistakes (No Blame Game)
John, Melvin, and I, as coaches set the standard and will not accept anything
else. If we lower our expectations, so will you. This will ultimately lower the
integrity of the program in the eyes of our families and our community.
Finally, you must develop positive mental skills. Confidence is important
and is developed from working hard (really hard, not just sort of hard) and
choosing to think positive, helpful thoughts. Jim Valvano
Always said NEVER GIVE UP!
Control what you can control then work around what you cannot control.
(Note: You can
control only two things your attitude and your actions.) You
cannot control the official, the weather, the opponent, your
parents yelling from the bleachers, your coaches and their substitution choices.
Read these often to remind ourselves of their importance.
Coach, Fatdaddy
