Today was our first game. I could sense the excitement during the lunch practice. The girls were ready to take the opponents.<\/p>\n
When we got to the game. We had a team meeting. I let the girl know that we are here to have fun. We are here to learn what we are good at and what we need to work. As a team we need to keep a positive outlook. We need to work together to support, challenge and encourage one another.<\/p>\n
Wow! Did we have a good game. We lost the game 22 to 18, but that did not seem to phase the girls. They all got a chance to play two rounds.<\/p>\n
Our team had a smile on the their faces at the end even though the other team was a bit aggressive. When the girls were sensing the hostility I just advised them we as a team will treat other how we want to be treated. The girls agreed and tried very hard not to let the other team bring down their spirits.<\/p>\n
The girls are very excited to see what our practice has in store next week.<\/p>\n
I, as a coach, was so impressed with their sportsmanship and team work. At time I thought I was being tough but I could not help myself. I kept asking the girls if they thought I was being too strict. They were actually motivated to do even better.<\/p>\n
At the end of the game. I had one of the grandparents come up to me and tell me how I was doing a great job. She was impressed at how the team was responding to my coaching. She said she is going to make sure she comes to all the games.<\/p>\n
It was a great start to the season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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