Here is the latest update on Emily and the other girls. All the girls made their respective teams. I am the proudest guy around right now. What a great week for "my girls".
There were 64 girls who tried out at Crockett were I have 6 players. There were 45 who tried out at Bonham were I have 2. Of my 11 players, 9 made the gold team, 1 made silver. My other girl is being home schooled right now. I just couldn't be more excited for them all.
Yesterday, there was a scrimmage between Crockett and Bonham. I walked in just as they were about to tip off. I looked out on the floor and there were 5 Shock players on the floor. (2 for Bonham, 3 for Crockett) 7 total in the game. As a coach, I was just proud as I could be. As a father seeing my own Emily out there starting the game, I just about cried. No one knows what she and I have gone through to get her to this point. The countless hours on the driveway working on her shot, (and one of these days she will start actually shooting in games), hours just talking on what to do in situations. Some of you understand what I am talking about. It was great. She has earned her spot. She is the only girl on the gold team that didn't play volleyball. Emily has taken this challenge head on, and so far is doing awesome. I am so proud of her!
At this point I am going to brag. My girls were easily, no questions about it, the most fundamentally sound players on the floor. It was very obvious to me, watching them play that they knew what they were doing out there. I can't say that for some of the other girls. I can hardly wait for this season, it is going to be fun. I will keep you posted.
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