Thunder Alert: Practice Wed, Thur

This will be a big week for both Thunder squads. The 15U is playing for the first time in three weeks, and the games on Friday night and Saturday afternoon will determine whether we play in the upper division or lower division for the rest of the season.

I won't be able to coach you guys because work is sending me to Maui for the state track and field championships. I haven't cried about this yet, but I probably will during the flight out of Honolulu. You guys will be fine. Keanu's dad, Daniel, will be your coach. Remember, we'll press the entire first half, then pull back into a zone (pinch/trap corner) in the second half. When you guys get your second wind, press again for a few (or several) minutes ... then spread the court in the final 4 minutes, 4 Corners style, and make them chase you. Hit those free throws, call it a day.

Our 17U plays on Sunday against the only other unbeaten team, Lanakila 'A'. This will begin the upper division games for 17U. From what I understand, there are no playoffs, so this is your best chance to take charge of the 17U crown.

Have fun, boys. It's there for you.

Schedule
Wednesday, 5 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday, 5 p.m., Practice, Stevenson Middle School courts
Friday, 6 p.m., 15U game, Kilauea Gym
Saturday, 1 p.m. 2 p.m., 15U game, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 4 p.m., 17U game, Palolo Gym