Heart!

Last night's game against AP was another great reminder of what the DNH girls varsity bball is capable of. Very ugly start,...very ugly... a little painful too...but they dug down deep and came from 27 down! to get within 7 points! Playing with confidence, composure and heart. This is the team that we are all capable of watching every game out. So for all of you that support this team thank you, it means so much, please keep it up.
And girls...keep fighting and digging down because a second half like last night makes it worth it!

Have a super break and a very Merry Christmas and we will see ya Monday.

A couple make ups

Dec. 21st (Mon.) JV G/B Union game will be at New Hartford at 6:30

Feb. 4th our Denver V game Home

I think one of the hardest parts of being on a team is seeing someone needing to dig down deep and play hard so they can see and feel their potential. You can't do it for them it has to be a simple choice of I will or I won't...I can't is not an option, neither is I'm not good enough. If those two things get said then all that becomes of that is self prophecy.

"The most important thing about winning is believing that you can win no matter who you are playing." - Lawrence Dalaglio (It's at least one of the most)

PACK TOURNAMENT

Thanks to all who helped with the Pack Tournament. It was sooo good to get to see the 7th and 8th grade girls play ball. You all looked good and got to play a lot of bball against some competition you don't always see. I'm very excited to get you all up to the HS in the future!!

Heels To Hoops, oh words can't describe that experience. Multiple head bands(Julie C.), multiple pony tails (Susan P.)knee pads(so many of you), and tall socks!!... Moms you are such good sports and have such a natural talent for 6 on 6. I mean moms were diving on the ground, blocking shots, stealing passes. It was amazing! Truly it was such a great time and a perfect way to end a successful tournament! And moms don't hand those knee pads or shoes up for good, we will call upon your skills again! :)

OH don't even worry, pictures will be acomin'!! I wish I could put video on here...maybe I can...I will be checking on that ASAP.

Words to Chew on ...(I mean I almost choked on them)

This blog is something I do on my own, for fun to keep everyone up to date and allowing fun things to be shared. So that means I get to say what I want :)...so I want to share this that really struck me good this weekend. This is a devotion I came across.

There is still a vision . . . if it seems to tarry, wait for it. -Habakkuk 2:3 (NRSV)

I am not good at waiting. My type-A, hard-driving personality brings these words to my mind: "Push, pull, or get out of the way." It is much easier for me to plan my work and work my plan than it is to be still and know that God is God. Lent comes around each year with the important reminder that waiting can be not a waste of time but rather a redemption of time.

Jesus lived 30 years before beginning his three-year public ministry. Scholars estimate that Paul spent as many as 15 years in Arabia between his conversion and his missionary ministry. (See Galatians 1:15-18.) These examples and others help us to see that times of preparation are part of the plan, not a delay of it. Little by little, I am learning to embrace this reality, and my life is the richer for it.

God offers us these days of preparation before Easter in part to help us learn the benefits of active waiting. We do not always have to be producing. We must include periods of time simply to allow the Spirit to get us ready, trusting that God will define the action and prompt us when it is time to do something.

It's a tough road when you don't win games. And my intention, when I became a coach, especially at DNH, was to pass on everything I gained from basketball as well as other sports to the girls (to you girls). And that everything was so much more than just wins and losses. As typical, I got wrapped up in needing to see the Ws that I let slip the part about really all the wonderful gains and qualities I get to see on a daily basis. The NU game brought it to a culmination for me...and that led me to take a step back and reassess what was in front of me. That something is really just a reminder of everything about you girls. It is your athletic ability, your warm hearts, the generosity, the family that backs you and helps you, the community that does the same, it's your desire to achieve, it's your great laughts, it's YOUR faith.

So I just want to apologize for forgetting for a sec that this is a journey not just about wins and losses, but growth, perseverance, fun, setting goals and reaching them, and if you have a faith in God, it's about doing His will and

stopping in the midst of chaos and just waiting to learn what He has for you instead of what you have for yourself.

Thanks to everyone who works so hard for this team. I am blessed and I hope you feel the same way.

Wiggio Sign In

Wiggio is a new thing we are trying to keep you posted on things. If you sign on the link at the top right of the blog it will take you to the sight. You sign up and say how you want reminders to be sent to you. Also, if I need to send a mass text it is very easy to do.

It's just an added way to help communication and organization, don't feel obligated to do it. Like I said we are just trying it out.

Keep your eyes peeled on what Junior Wolverine is doing what game, we will get that posted here soon.

Old Girls Jumpin' being all crazy...I like it!

Random Props...why not!?

Ohh such tough Soph.s

PaCk ToUrNaMeNt

This Sat. (Dec. 5th) is the first annual 7th and 8th Pack Tournament. We are so excited. We are expecting some great competition. The H.S. girls are getting ready to ref, keep stats/score, and do concessions. I'm hoping it will give them perspective by seeing the other side. Plus we are so excited to support the 7th and 8th grade teams.

Any baked goods of course are welcome to sell at the concession stand!

Please feel free to stop in and check out the tournament 8am - 12:30ish.

ALSO DON'T FORGET to come watch Heels to Hoops at about 1:30pm. Moms vs. Daughters for a lil' 6 on 6 action. Yee Haw. My mom and Kristin's mom are the coaches...it should be soooo interesting and way fun!

4TH week of prac already! (3rd w/ everyone)

Time flys so quickly! Here's an update. All the girls are healthy for the most part which is a great blessing considering the crazy stuff they put their bodies through!

For those of you that have been keeping an eye on them you know just how far they have come to date. This week they have really turned a corner and stepped it up "To The Next Level". We are so proud of them. Just 7 TOs and a respectable 53% from the field in shooting...from our last game.

No doubt we are itching for a win so bad!!!!!!!!!!!! they will come...there's no doubt. These girls are putting up with busy practices, schedules, high demands on their time and balancing it all quite well. Thanks parents for raising such amazing girls. You parents don't get enough thanks.

Fun Juniors

Junior Wolverines...Red and Biz! Great job girls!