Dedication

There is no secret to success. The formula is very simple: When it comes to working at your skill, do all the things the others don't want to do.

I open the gym at 6:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for anyone that wants to shoot the ball from our shooting machine. Within a half hours time, an individual can get in anywhere from 70 - 100 shots. This may not seem like hard work, but the fact that they have to be here that early in the morning is tough especially to a 16-year-old.

I look at it as a way to separate your self from the average ball player. Most kids that play basketball wont wake up early for breakfast let alone to shoot. So if you are dedicated to the point where you are doing everything you can to get better, then in time you will separate yourself from the ones that don't dont work as hard. A player will also find a sense of accomplishment by being dedicated to something and seeing the resultys payoff.

First Fall League Game

Today was the first time I saw the guys in action and despite the loss, I was satisfied with their efforts.
We played a very strong University School team that has one of the better point guards in the county. For the better part of the game we struggled to push the ball and box out.

We were down by 10 to start the second half, and had a run where we played great defense and forced turnovers. We kept the game close until the last 3 minutes, but couldn't get the extra rebound and couldn't convert on a few out of bounds plays.

The good thing is we have seven more games to get things right. I also know that these games will definitely help us get ready for the season. This is where teams get better and that's what its all about.