Solid workout today, Thunder! Day by day, minute by minute, we get better. Our new guys learn the system. Our older guys lead the way. I think our new play is going to work fine, though not everyone has been to practice this week, so there's some more work to be done.
Thursday (tomorrow), we'll have practice at 4:00 p.m. with more work on ballhandling, defense, SHOOTING. More reps on the plays and hopefully more time to scrimmage. That drizzle cut our scrimmage short today.
Schedule
Thursday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Saturday, 1:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Sunday, 10:10 a.m., 15U Thunder vs. Gladiators, Kilauea Gym
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
'Monday'
Eight guys at practice on Monday. 13 on Tuesday.
This, I like. I remember in late spring/early summer how we'd have 17 guys at practice between our 15U and 17U teams on Sunday afternoons, guys driving in (mostly their parents driving) from all over the island. That was a blessing.
This is a blessing, too. I'm sorry I had to go work and cut practice a little short yesterday, but we got some basic work in, particularly in the high and low post, for our bigs. PLEASE REMEMBER, post offense is not limited to 4s and 5s. A truly good player will learn to play all positions. In a game situation, you may have a major advantage and mismatch over the opponent who is guarding you.
That makes the possibility of taking him into the post and working him over a PLUS situation no matter if you're a wing or point guard or big. A scenario that puts our best free-throw shooters in a scoring position is always what I look for as a player, teammate and coach. We will always run our sets and fastbreaks, but smart teams DO take advantage of mismatches.
As for today, practice is at 4:00 p.m. and my schedule is open, so we'll get a lot of ballhandling, post and 3-point shooting work in. REPETITION RULES. You know it and I know it. I keep stressing repetition and fundamentals, technique and consistency because in the end, what you do when the crowds and hype are at an emotional peak has nothing to do with what you did when they weren't around.
SWEAT EQUITY. You put in the reps and the sweat, you reward your team and yourself down the road. No sweat, no fun. It's up to you. I'll always be there to work with you, 5 o'clock in the morning or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
I lub this game.
This, I like. I remember in late spring/early summer how we'd have 17 guys at practice between our 15U and 17U teams on Sunday afternoons, guys driving in (mostly their parents driving) from all over the island. That was a blessing.
This is a blessing, too. I'm sorry I had to go work and cut practice a little short yesterday, but we got some basic work in, particularly in the high and low post, for our bigs. PLEASE REMEMBER, post offense is not limited to 4s and 5s. A truly good player will learn to play all positions. In a game situation, you may have a major advantage and mismatch over the opponent who is guarding you.
That makes the possibility of taking him into the post and working him over a PLUS situation no matter if you're a wing or point guard or big. A scenario that puts our best free-throw shooters in a scoring position is always what I look for as a player, teammate and coach. We will always run our sets and fastbreaks, but smart teams DO take advantage of mismatches.
As for today, practice is at 4:00 p.m. and my schedule is open, so we'll get a lot of ballhandling, post and 3-point shooting work in. REPETITION RULES. You know it and I know it. I keep stressing repetition and fundamentals, technique and consistency because in the end, what you do when the crowds and hype are at an emotional peak has nothing to do with what you did when they weren't around.
SWEAT EQUITY. You put in the reps and the sweat, you reward your team and yourself down the road. No sweat, no fun. It's up to you. I'll always be there to work with you, 5 o'clock in the morning or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
I lub this game.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Take the good with the bad
And the bad with the good. That's life. 15U, you played a solid game this morning, very solid considering our situation this week. I thought we'd be fatigued, but we came out firing and hitting 3s from all over, and our defensive pressure was Tenacious. Lub it! To beat the Sharks for the first time after more than a year of close, sometimes VERY close losses, is excellent.
I love that it came down to free throws in the "overtime" period. Isaiah, Bryson = ON THE MONEY.
As for our 17U game later, it was fun to watch. Sure, losing in overtime sucks, but we battled back to tie it with some clutch shooting from our young guys and old guys. As I wrote earlier today, players win games and coaches lose them in most cases. In hindsight, as I told you after the game, it might have been better to have five ballhandlers on the floor. It was do-able after Uriah won the tip to start OT. I could've called time, put in a fifth ballhandler. But I suppose I trust all of you take care of the ball at all times a little too much maybe.
It's a learning process for all of us, no question. I've been coaching on and off since 1981, and I'm still learning a ton. We will learn to be patient with the ball, to protect it and not rush passes. That comes with time and experience. There's nothing to be gained by sulking and feeling sad about mistakes. All you can do is learn from them and move forward and, of course, do your best. It's a fun game and we had plenty of games in the past two weeks. A LOT OF FUN!
Thanks, guys for giving so much effort for your teammates, your coaches and your fans. Stick together. Support each other. It matters more than you would ever imagine. All we have is each other, and if we need to lean on each other, we should do it without hesitation. Win together. Lose together. Learn together. Move to the next level wiser and better prepared.
15U has a game next Sunday, 10:10 a.m. at Kilauea (CAL League). 17U has a bye. Practice this week Monday through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. at Makiki Park. Shooting, ballhandling and more shooting. Our 17U showed today that there is huge potential. Once our older guys and newer guys get more used to each other, we can make a run toward the championship bracket. At 0-2, we need to win most of our remaining games to qualify for the championship bracket. I see no reason why we can't do this. We just need a little more work together and a lot of reps to reach our potential.
Schedule
Monday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday, TBA (depends on varsity/JV conditioning schedules)
Friday, no games scheduled, no practice
Saturday, no games scheduled, no practice
Sunday, 10:10 a.m., 15U Thunder vs. Gladiators, Kilauea Gym (CAL)
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 5-9, Practice dates TBA
Friday, Sept. 9, 8:00 p.m., 17U Thunder vs. TBA, Kilauea Gym (NJB)
Sunday, Sept. 11, 10:45 a.m., 15U Thunder vs. Blue Devils, McKinley Gym (CAL)
Sunday, Sept. 11, 3:00 p.m., 17U Thunder vs. TBA, Palolo Gym (NJB)
I LUB DIS GAME.
I love that it came down to free throws in the "overtime" period. Isaiah, Bryson = ON THE MONEY.
As for our 17U game later, it was fun to watch. Sure, losing in overtime sucks, but we battled back to tie it with some clutch shooting from our young guys and old guys. As I wrote earlier today, players win games and coaches lose them in most cases. In hindsight, as I told you after the game, it might have been better to have five ballhandlers on the floor. It was do-able after Uriah won the tip to start OT. I could've called time, put in a fifth ballhandler. But I suppose I trust all of you take care of the ball at all times a little too much maybe.
It's a learning process for all of us, no question. I've been coaching on and off since 1981, and I'm still learning a ton. We will learn to be patient with the ball, to protect it and not rush passes. That comes with time and experience. There's nothing to be gained by sulking and feeling sad about mistakes. All you can do is learn from them and move forward and, of course, do your best. It's a fun game and we had plenty of games in the past two weeks. A LOT OF FUN!
Thanks, guys for giving so much effort for your teammates, your coaches and your fans. Stick together. Support each other. It matters more than you would ever imagine. All we have is each other, and if we need to lean on each other, we should do it without hesitation. Win together. Lose together. Learn together. Move to the next level wiser and better prepared.
15U has a game next Sunday, 10:10 a.m. at Kilauea (CAL League). 17U has a bye. Practice this week Monday through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. at Makiki Park. Shooting, ballhandling and more shooting. Our 17U showed today that there is huge potential. Once our older guys and newer guys get more used to each other, we can make a run toward the championship bracket. At 0-2, we need to win most of our remaining games to qualify for the championship bracket. I see no reason why we can't do this. We just need a little more work together and a lot of reps to reach our potential.
Schedule
Monday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday, TBA (depends on varsity/JV conditioning schedules)
Friday, no games scheduled, no practice
Saturday, no games scheduled, no practice
Sunday, 10:10 a.m., 15U Thunder vs. Gladiators, Kilauea Gym (CAL)
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 5-9, Practice dates TBA
Friday, Sept. 9, 8:00 p.m., 17U Thunder vs. TBA, Kilauea Gym (NJB)
Sunday, Sept. 11, 10:45 a.m., 15U Thunder vs. Blue Devils, McKinley Gym (CAL)
Sunday, Sept. 11, 3:00 p.m., 17U Thunder vs. TBA, Palolo Gym (NJB)
I LUB DIS GAME.
Players win games, coaches lose games
I knew this from the beginning, back in 1982 or '81 when I was a junior in high school. My brother, 4 1/2 years younger, was playing at Boys Club of Honolulu like I had, and the director asked me to coach my brother's team. I wasn't interested, but the director insisted and we had a lot of fun, a bunch of kids being coached by a kid and doing well.
But here I am 30 years later, still questioning my decisions. We had a 15-14 halftime lead on Lanakila. We were playing fairly well for a tired team. We had a deep bench today: eight subs. So, instead of letting our tiring starters continue what they started, I had us pull the ball out, hoping to get Lanakila into man defense. In that scenario, I envisioned a lot of drives and layups. Open space. Open lanes.
Well ... it didn't turn out that way, did it? We scored maybe four points in the first 10 minutes of the second half. It wasn't our first extremely slow start to a second half, but this one hurt more than usual since it was a semifinal in the Aiea Tournament. Like us, Lanakila has a lot of new players trying to mesh in.
But I know we have shooters on the court, on the bench (Alec, Cody and more), so why didn't I just leave it be and let Lanakila stay in that 2-3 zone? I don't know exactly, except that I was trying to play to our strength since our 3-point shots weren't falling much in the first half.
Bottom line is, when teams lose, usually it's because a coach didn't make the right adjustment. When a team wins, it's because the players truly performed more than any coaching strategy. In that sense, I feel like I let you guys down. We could have or should have been in the tourney final (against Aiea Blazers). So, it's my responsibility to get all of us prepared for fullcourt presses, but without practicing a pressbreaker at full speed, 5 on 5, it's difficult to teach.
More games in the morning and afternoon. I hope everyone gets a lot of rest and finishes the week of nonstop basketball with strength.
But here I am 30 years later, still questioning my decisions. We had a 15-14 halftime lead on Lanakila. We were playing fairly well for a tired team. We had a deep bench today: eight subs. So, instead of letting our tiring starters continue what they started, I had us pull the ball out, hoping to get Lanakila into man defense. In that scenario, I envisioned a lot of drives and layups. Open space. Open lanes.
Well ... it didn't turn out that way, did it? We scored maybe four points in the first 10 minutes of the second half. It wasn't our first extremely slow start to a second half, but this one hurt more than usual since it was a semifinal in the Aiea Tournament. Like us, Lanakila has a lot of new players trying to mesh in.
But I know we have shooters on the court, on the bench (Alec, Cody and more), so why didn't I just leave it be and let Lanakila stay in that 2-3 zone? I don't know exactly, except that I was trying to play to our strength since our 3-point shots weren't falling much in the first half.
Bottom line is, when teams lose, usually it's because a coach didn't make the right adjustment. When a team wins, it's because the players truly performed more than any coaching strategy. In that sense, I feel like I let you guys down. We could have or should have been in the tourney final (against Aiea Blazers). So, it's my responsibility to get all of us prepared for fullcourt presses, but without practicing a pressbreaker at full speed, 5 on 5, it's difficult to teach.
More games in the morning and afternoon. I hope everyone gets a lot of rest and finishes the week of nonstop basketball with strength.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
15U & 17U combined schedule
Got the updated schedules from the NJB (17U) and CAL (15U) leagues.
Wednesday, Aug 17 to Saturday, Aug 20
17U Thunder, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Sunday, Aug 21
Saturday, Aug 27
3:45 pm 15U Thunder vs. Lanakila, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
4:30 or 5:15 pm 15 Thunder vs. TBA, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Sunday, Aug 14
2:00 pm 15U Thunder vs. Kapolei Rebels, McKinley Gym
Wednesday, Aug 17 to Saturday, Aug 20
17U Thunder, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Sunday, Aug 21
9:20 am 15U Thunder vs. Mililani Rebelz, McKinley Gym
Wednesday, Aug 24
15U Thunder, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Thursday, Aug 25
15U Thunder vs. Ma Kama, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Friday, Aug 26
15U Thunder vs. Pearl City, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
15U Thunder vs. Pearl City, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
7:00 pm 17U Thunder, Kilauea Gym
Saturday, Aug 27
3:45 pm 15U Thunder vs. Lanakila, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
4:30 or 5:15 pm 15 Thunder vs. TBA, Aiea Tournament, Aiea Gym
Sunday, Aug 28
10:10 am 15U Thunder vs. Sharks, Kilauea Gym
2:00 pm 17U Thunder, Palolo Gym
Monday, Aug 29
4:00 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, Aug 30
Wednesday, Aug 31
Monday, Aug 29
4:00 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, Aug 30
4:00 pm Practice, Makiki Park
4:00 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday, Sept 1
Practice TBA (depending on varsity conditioning workout times)
Sept 2-4
NJB - bye
Sunday, Sept 4
10:10 am 15U Thunder vs. Gladiators, Kilauea Gym
Friday, Sept 9
8:00 pm 17U Thunder, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, Sept 11
10:40 am 15U Thunder vs. Blue Devils, McKinley Gym
3:00 pm 17U Thunder, Palolo Gym
Friday, Sept 16
7:00 pm 17U Thunder, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, Sept 18
12:40 pm 15U Thunder vs. Owls, Kilauea Gym
Friday, Sept 23
8:00 pm 17U Thunder, Kaimuki Park Gym
Sunday, Sept 25
3:00 pm 17U Thunder, Palolo Gym
Sept 30-Oct 2
NJB - bye
Sunday, Oct 2
CAL 15U playoffs
Oct 7-9
NJB 17U playoffs
Tape don't lie
First, if you haven't seen our schedule for today (Saturday) and tomorrow and the next few days, look at the previous post below.
I just finished watching the video (good job, Jackson!) of last night's 17U Thunder game. Coach John wisely rested Bryson and Anfernee, saving their legs for today's Aiea Tournament semifinals. Also interesting to see Tats mesh with our guys for the first time. Pretty smooth. As a team, though, the lack of practice time is obvious. That's something we can correct on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There's no substitute for playing together over time. It'll come.
It was also interesting to see how William fit in while Kaelan and Uriah were also on the floor. Clearly, a lot of guys are not in top physical condition. The guys who worked out through the summer will benefit when conditioning begins in a few days at their schools. The guys who didn't work out during the summer have a two months to get in shape before tryouts begin. I strongly suggest you get into the best shape of your life.
On the whole, our 17U played fairly well for about 10 minutes, then the lack of chemistry and practice caught up. Without Isaiah, Anfernee and Bryson, we are a totally different team.
I can tell you guys one thing for sure: it doesn't matter how small or tall we are. We will always initiate the tempo. We will always push and be aggressive without being reckless. There's more to come. Stay tuned.
I just finished watching the video (good job, Jackson!) of last night's 17U Thunder game. Coach John wisely rested Bryson and Anfernee, saving their legs for today's Aiea Tournament semifinals. Also interesting to see Tats mesh with our guys for the first time. Pretty smooth. As a team, though, the lack of practice time is obvious. That's something we can correct on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There's no substitute for playing together over time. It'll come.
It was also interesting to see how William fit in while Kaelan and Uriah were also on the floor. Clearly, a lot of guys are not in top physical condition. The guys who worked out through the summer will benefit when conditioning begins in a few days at their schools. The guys who didn't work out during the summer have a two months to get in shape before tryouts begin. I strongly suggest you get into the best shape of your life.
On the whole, our 17U played fairly well for about 10 minutes, then the lack of chemistry and practice caught up. Without Isaiah, Anfernee and Bryson, we are a totally different team.
I can tell you guys one thing for sure: it doesn't matter how small or tall we are. We will always initiate the tempo. We will always push and be aggressive without being reckless. There's more to come. Stay tuned.
The beat goes on
Two Friday games have passed. A win over Pearl City to advance into the championship bracket of the Aiea Tournament (15U). A loss in the NJB (17U) opener. I wish I could've been there for both games.
The victory over PC was easily the best game we've played in the tourney this week. Consistent intensity, uptempo pace on offense and defense, and we wore them down again, just like last week in the 17U tourney. I'm looking forward to watching the video. (It's uploading now.)
JJ tells me the 17U game was close, we were up by 6, missed a lot of layups. I'm hoping we get maximum attendance at practice, 'cause man, we NEED it! We make layups, we become a force. Practice and reps are the recipe for success.
The game I went to at Radford was entertaining for a half. It's my job, and I like my job a lot. Wish I didn't have to miss any Thunder games, but Coach John knows his hoops like a professor. Tomorrow, we're in the semifinals at the Aiea Tourney with a chance to knock Lanakila out. Remember them? Last week in the 17U tourney we had them tied in the second half before they pulled away. It was our first game together with the new Thunder and old Thunder.
Are we better now? I think ... YES.
Schedule
Saturday, 3:45 p.m., Thunder (15U) vs. Lanakila, Aiea Tournament semifinal
Saturday, championship or third-place game, time TBA
Sunday, 10:10 a.m., Thunder (15U) vs. TBA, CAL League, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Thunder (17U) vs. TBA, NJB All-Net League, Palolo Gym
Monday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday is Sept. 1, which means all OIA teams can start conditioning workouts. Once I find out what everyone's schedule is like, I'll work our Thunder workouts around that. Practice for us means shooting reps, ballhanding drills and more shooting reps. I'll leave the conditioning to your varsity and JV coaches ;)
NOTE: Thomas, Darrell, Alleck and anybody else who needs a ride to Aiea, we'll meet at Makiki Park, 2:00 p.m.
I LUB DIS GAME.
The victory over PC was easily the best game we've played in the tourney this week. Consistent intensity, uptempo pace on offense and defense, and we wore them down again, just like last week in the 17U tourney. I'm looking forward to watching the video. (It's uploading now.)
JJ tells me the 17U game was close, we were up by 6, missed a lot of layups. I'm hoping we get maximum attendance at practice, 'cause man, we NEED it! We make layups, we become a force. Practice and reps are the recipe for success.
The game I went to at Radford was entertaining for a half. It's my job, and I like my job a lot. Wish I didn't have to miss any Thunder games, but Coach John knows his hoops like a professor. Tomorrow, we're in the semifinals at the Aiea Tourney with a chance to knock Lanakila out. Remember them? Last week in the 17U tourney we had them tied in the second half before they pulled away. It was our first game together with the new Thunder and old Thunder.
Are we better now? I think ... YES.
Schedule
Saturday, 3:45 p.m., Thunder (15U) vs. Lanakila, Aiea Tournament semifinal
Saturday, championship or third-place game, time TBA
Sunday, 10:10 a.m., Thunder (15U) vs. TBA, CAL League, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Thunder (17U) vs. TBA, NJB All-Net League, Palolo Gym
Monday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Thursday is Sept. 1, which means all OIA teams can start conditioning workouts. Once I find out what everyone's schedule is like, I'll work our Thunder workouts around that. Practice for us means shooting reps, ballhanding drills and more shooting reps. I'll leave the conditioning to your varsity and JV coaches ;)
NOTE: Thomas, Darrell, Alleck and anybody else who needs a ride to Aiea, we'll meet at Makiki Park, 2:00 p.m.
I LUB DIS GAME.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Leading by example
That was an amazing second half. I am not referring to the quality of our opponent tonight. I'm not even talking about wins and losses. I care about effort. Teamwork. Aggressiveness. Smart decisions. Relentless energy every step, every foot of the floor. Working together defensively. We got that in the second half.
The first half? Let's just say the video won't lie. It was unspirited. Uninspiring. People jogging, walking as if we were the NBA all-stars playing a third-world basketball team. It was the kind of basketball that had me questioning our heart, and that's precisely what you heard me talk about through that first half. When the other team dives for three loose balls while we stand there and watch, it's beyond embarrassing. It's an indication of where our true character lies. For us to allow a bunch of 12- and 13-year-olds to show MORE HEART than us ... I never thought I'd ever see that from a Thunder team.
But it happened. I let you know. Then the second half arrived and we became the team with HEART. Desire. Focus. Hustle. We supported each other. We dove for balls on the ground. The result? We dominated. The other team wilted. Basketball, like life, is 90% mental. It is heart and motivation that cause action and results. A team unified and working together while playing with pure hustle and effort can completely disrupt any opponent. It can break the opponents' spirit.
That's what Thunder basketball is about: Playing the game with 100% effort that never, ever ceases, win or lose. That's why we will continue to play with complete, pure desire, and anyone who won't do this will find himself resting on the bench. It's not personal, guys. It's simply a way of playing the game right. We've done it before, through many leagues and tournaments. It's why we have so many come-from-behind wins, down 15, 17 points. We'll keep doing it and be grateful for this great game.
Please note below the updated schedule. The NJB 17U league begins on Friday. As in TOMORROW! The schedule was sent to me last night and I missed it. We have a game on Friday and another on Sunday to go along with this week's Aiea tournament (15U) and a CAL (15U) game on Sunday morning.
Fun, fun, fun!
Schedule
Friday, 5:00 p.m., Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers (Aiea Tournament 15U), Aiea Gym
Friday, 7:00 p.m., Thunder vs. TBA (NJB League 17U), Kilauea Gym
Saturday, 1:45-7:00 p.m., Playoffs (Aiea Tournament 15U), Aiea Gym
Sunday, 10:10 a.m. Thunder vs. TBA (CAL 15U League), Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Thunder vs. TBA (NJB 17U League), Palolo Gym
So, that's six games (two are at the Aiea Tournament playoffs on Saturday) in three days. Like I said, FUN!
I lub dis game.
The first half? Let's just say the video won't lie. It was unspirited. Uninspiring. People jogging, walking as if we were the NBA all-stars playing a third-world basketball team. It was the kind of basketball that had me questioning our heart, and that's precisely what you heard me talk about through that first half. When the other team dives for three loose balls while we stand there and watch, it's beyond embarrassing. It's an indication of where our true character lies. For us to allow a bunch of 12- and 13-year-olds to show MORE HEART than us ... I never thought I'd ever see that from a Thunder team.
But it happened. I let you know. Then the second half arrived and we became the team with HEART. Desire. Focus. Hustle. We supported each other. We dove for balls on the ground. The result? We dominated. The other team wilted. Basketball, like life, is 90% mental. It is heart and motivation that cause action and results. A team unified and working together while playing with pure hustle and effort can completely disrupt any opponent. It can break the opponents' spirit.
That's what Thunder basketball is about: Playing the game with 100% effort that never, ever ceases, win or lose. That's why we will continue to play with complete, pure desire, and anyone who won't do this will find himself resting on the bench. It's not personal, guys. It's simply a way of playing the game right. We've done it before, through many leagues and tournaments. It's why we have so many come-from-behind wins, down 15, 17 points. We'll keep doing it and be grateful for this great game.
Please note below the updated schedule. The NJB 17U league begins on Friday. As in TOMORROW! The schedule was sent to me last night and I missed it. We have a game on Friday and another on Sunday to go along with this week's Aiea tournament (15U) and a CAL (15U) game on Sunday morning.
Fun, fun, fun!
Schedule
Friday, 5:00 p.m., Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers (Aiea Tournament 15U), Aiea Gym
Friday, 7:00 p.m., Thunder vs. TBA (NJB League 17U), Kilauea Gym
Saturday, 1:45-7:00 p.m., Playoffs (Aiea Tournament 15U), Aiea Gym
Sunday, 10:10 a.m. Thunder vs. TBA (CAL 15U League), Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Thunder vs. TBA (NJB 17U League), Palolo Gym
So, that's six games (two are at the Aiea Tournament playoffs on Saturday) in three days. Like I said, FUN!
I lub dis game.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Signs of a pulse
That's right. It's taken a few (actually several) games, but we, the Thunder, are starting to look more and more like a fluid, efficient, aggressive basketball team. I see this when all five guys on the court are working as ONE on defense and offense. When bodies are flying to the ball on the ground, in the air, on missed shots. When shooters step up and knock down shots without hesitation. When slashers drive and find open teammates under the basket.
It's coming along. We're not perfect yet, though. Too many times, we reach instead of moving our feet on the press, then jog back on defense instead of chasing that ball. Way too many times. Are we out of shape? Maybe. Probably. We haven't had a full team practice (everyone), so we haven't done any conditioning. Do you guys want to win games? Conditioning is a huge part of that, whether it comes through team practice or you taking initiative by working out — running laps, hills, stairs, lifting weights — on your own time.
In the end, what's best for the team will be best for each of us, far more than any individual goals and expectations. But more often than not, by doing what you do best, you add to what we have as a team. To me, diving for three loose balls and getting possession matters more than a dunk. Making free throws — at least 3 of every 4 tries — matters more than a fancy dribble 45 feet from the basket that resulted in nothing.
Results — real results — come from true effort and daily repetition. I saw some things out there tonight that were excellent, and I saw some mediocre things that were the exact same that I see at practice. That's why, if we have some changes tomorrow, it'll be because game time has confirmed what I saw during practice. If you practice good habits, good results follow. If you practice poor habits, it hurts the team in a game when we need you at your best, not your worst.
Basketball is such a fun game when everyone is in it together, for each other. We're getting there one day at a time. We're getting closer to becoming a good team, which means producing at a high level of intensity and concentration from the start to the finish. I see us getting there soon, whether we all focus on our strengths and 100% effort, or I may have to make some changes in our lineup and rotation.
It's not about just scoring points. It's about how well we play as a team when each of you are on the floor. Did we make a run with a certain combination? Did we fall behind with another combination? Why did it happen that way? These are the questions that each of us should ask ourselves. When you find the answers, it should help make you — all of us — better at contributing to success.
Life isn't easy sometimes, and sacrificing some of our personal goals makes us better as a team.
Which is more important to you?
I love this game. See you guys at Aiea 4:45 for warmups. Game time is 5:45. I'll be at Makiki Park 3:30 to pick up whoever needs a ride.
It's coming along. We're not perfect yet, though. Too many times, we reach instead of moving our feet on the press, then jog back on defense instead of chasing that ball. Way too many times. Are we out of shape? Maybe. Probably. We haven't had a full team practice (everyone), so we haven't done any conditioning. Do you guys want to win games? Conditioning is a huge part of that, whether it comes through team practice or you taking initiative by working out — running laps, hills, stairs, lifting weights — on your own time.
In the end, what's best for the team will be best for each of us, far more than any individual goals and expectations. But more often than not, by doing what you do best, you add to what we have as a team. To me, diving for three loose balls and getting possession matters more than a dunk. Making free throws — at least 3 of every 4 tries — matters more than a fancy dribble 45 feet from the basket that resulted in nothing.
Results — real results — come from true effort and daily repetition. I saw some things out there tonight that were excellent, and I saw some mediocre things that were the exact same that I see at practice. That's why, if we have some changes tomorrow, it'll be because game time has confirmed what I saw during practice. If you practice good habits, good results follow. If you practice poor habits, it hurts the team in a game when we need you at your best, not your worst.
Basketball is such a fun game when everyone is in it together, for each other. We're getting there one day at a time. We're getting closer to becoming a good team, which means producing at a high level of intensity and concentration from the start to the finish. I see us getting there soon, whether we all focus on our strengths and 100% effort, or I may have to make some changes in our lineup and rotation.
It's not about just scoring points. It's about how well we play as a team when each of you are on the floor. Did we make a run with a certain combination? Did we fall behind with another combination? Why did it happen that way? These are the questions that each of us should ask ourselves. When you find the answers, it should help make you — all of us — better at contributing to success.
Life isn't easy sometimes, and sacrificing some of our personal goals makes us better as a team.
Which is more important to you?
I love this game. See you guys at Aiea 4:45 for warmups. Game time is 5:45. I'll be at Makiki Park 3:30 to pick up whoever needs a ride.
Aiea tournament 15U
Here's the updated schedule for the tourney, which begins today at Aiea District Park gym.
Wednesday, 5 p.m., Thunder vs. Da Rebelz
Thursday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. RC Boys
Friday, 5 p.m., Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Saturday, 2:15-7 p.m., playoffs
Also, Sunday, 10:10 a.m., Thunder vs. Sharks, CAL, Kilauea Gym
This will be an interesting, fun week. A lot of new Thunder with some of our seasoned Thunder. Last week we were playing with older teams. This week, we're with our age group. We've had a couple of practices.
Let's have a lot of fun!
I'll be at Makiki Park by 3:30 to pick up the guys who need a ride. No straggling! Traffic is always slow.
Wednesday, 5 p.m., Thunder vs. Da Rebelz
Thursday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. RC Boys
Friday, 5 p.m., Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Saturday, 2:15-7 p.m., playoffs
Also, Sunday, 10:10 a.m., Thunder vs. Sharks, CAL, Kilauea Gym
This will be an interesting, fun week. A lot of new Thunder with some of our seasoned Thunder. Last week we were playing with older teams. This week, we're with our age group. We've had a couple of practices.
Let's have a lot of fun!
I'll be at Makiki Park by 3:30 to pick up the guys who need a ride. No straggling! Traffic is always slow.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Up next
First, I'm so glad we didn't forfeit our two games on Saturday. In fact, with a soccer player (K.J.) and just six players, we had the Kapolei Huskies right where we wanted them. Down 24-21 at halftime despite not playing well, I felt good. But the second half was all Huskies, so props to them. We ran out of gas, were rusty, short on rebounders, etc. But they earned it and I give them respect.
Our third-place game, sorry I had to go to work during the second half, guys. We were right there with Saint Louis. Very beatable team. But I'm happy overall with our mostly 15-under team doing this well without hardly any rest and reserves.
This morning, in CAL League, we looked good in spots, but overall we were drained from the tourney. Again, we were short on numbers. Bryson and Anfernee would've had nice games today, and without them, we had to put the burden on some new players, John and Alec, who did fairly well.
WE NEED TO PRACTICE AS A TEAM. This is the least, by far, that we've had team practices since the Thunder were born in the summer of 2010. The results are reflecting the lack of practice time. I'm not sure how much further I'd be willing to go on unless we show some cohesiveness and unity by showing up for practice in numbers beyond 2 or 4 players.
I don't expect perfection, but I do expect you to give yourself the best opportunity to improve as a player and as a teammate. The next tourney is Aiea's 15U starting Wednesday. We will not have some of our Maryknoll players; they start school that day. But the rest of us who were there for last week's 17U, I expect you there for practice on Monday and Tuesday at Makiki Park. We have LOT OF POTENTIAL, but without working together and doing reps as a team and individually, it's just hype. I'd like to see us turn our potential into success.
The schedule for the 15U tourney is on hold because the Kapolei Rebels dropped out and they were supposed to be our first game. I'll keep you posted on the change.
I'm pumped for the tourney. We have a chance to do quite well based on how we did against older teams last week. We were right there, close and competitive. But we need to improve day by day at practice. Let's do it!
I love this game.
Schedule
Monday, 4:30 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 5:00 pm, Thunder vs. TBA (Kapolei Rebels dropped out)
Thursday, 5:00 pm, Thunder vs. Monstarz
Friday, 5:45 pm, Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Saturday, 1:45-6:00 pm, playoffs
Sunday, 10:10 am, Thunder vs. Sharks, CAL League, Kilauea Gym
Our third-place game, sorry I had to go to work during the second half, guys. We were right there with Saint Louis. Very beatable team. But I'm happy overall with our mostly 15-under team doing this well without hardly any rest and reserves.
This morning, in CAL League, we looked good in spots, but overall we were drained from the tourney. Again, we were short on numbers. Bryson and Anfernee would've had nice games today, and without them, we had to put the burden on some new players, John and Alec, who did fairly well.
WE NEED TO PRACTICE AS A TEAM. This is the least, by far, that we've had team practices since the Thunder were born in the summer of 2010. The results are reflecting the lack of practice time. I'm not sure how much further I'd be willing to go on unless we show some cohesiveness and unity by showing up for practice in numbers beyond 2 or 4 players.
I don't expect perfection, but I do expect you to give yourself the best opportunity to improve as a player and as a teammate. The next tourney is Aiea's 15U starting Wednesday. We will not have some of our Maryknoll players; they start school that day. But the rest of us who were there for last week's 17U, I expect you there for practice on Monday and Tuesday at Makiki Park. We have LOT OF POTENTIAL, but without working together and doing reps as a team and individually, it's just hype. I'd like to see us turn our potential into success.
The schedule for the 15U tourney is on hold because the Kapolei Rebels dropped out and they were supposed to be our first game. I'll keep you posted on the change.
I'm pumped for the tourney. We have a chance to do quite well based on how we did against older teams last week. We were right there, close and competitive. But we need to improve day by day at practice. Let's do it!
I love this game.
Schedule
Monday, 4:30 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday, 5:00 pm, Thunder vs. TBA (Kapolei Rebels dropped out)
Thursday, 5:00 pm, Thunder vs. Monstarz
Friday, 5:45 pm, Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Saturday, 1:45-6:00 pm, playoffs
Sunday, 10:10 am, Thunder vs. Sharks, CAL League, Kilauea Gym
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Can we play?
I wish I could've been there last night, but work calls and I have to obey. Today, we're in position to play for the Aiea tournament championship. We're in the semifinal round at 3 p.m., and if we win, we play for the title at 5:15.
Problem: Half the team is gone today because of Roosevelt's basketball team fundraising project at the football game. They start on it at 1:00 p.m. So we lose JJ, Bryson, Anfernee, Isaiah and Uriah. That's actually more than half.
With the majority of our 17U team playing football, we're facing a possible forfeiture. Who's coming today? Cody, Kaelan, Chase. Hopefully Wilson and his younger brother. Mickey has disappeared since telling me he was going to play in the tournament, then changing his mind.
I just want us to play. Hopefully, Tai can make it today.
Problem: Half the team is gone today because of Roosevelt's basketball team fundraising project at the football game. They start on it at 1:00 p.m. So we lose JJ, Bryson, Anfernee, Isaiah and Uriah. That's actually more than half.
With the majority of our 17U team playing football, we're facing a possible forfeiture. Who's coming today? Cody, Kaelan, Chase. Hopefully Wilson and his younger brother. Mickey has disappeared since telling me he was going to play in the tournament, then changing his mind.
I just want us to play. Hopefully, Tai can make it today.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The Law of Averages
This is why I don't sweat it when shots are not falling: eventually, they will fall. As long as you shoot with confidence and proper form, you will always make shots. You will always miss shots. A really good shooter hits 50% from the field. That's why I never get bothered about misses as long as they're good looks, in rhythm, never rushed, but quickly executed off good passes and/or penetration. That's the part of TEAM OFFENSE that is always overlooked. A good shot starts with a good rebound, good transition push upcourt, and finding the right man.
But I digress. What I really need to say is that I'm proud of you guys. From yesterday to today, we really improved as a TEAM, which is not surprising considering the lack of practice time we've had together. Passers were crisper, our press was OUTSTANDING and our attitude was so even-keeled — not too low, not too high. I like all of those aspects of our team.
I think we were down 10 or so when we began to rally. Shots started falling — Law of Averages — and our press became lethal. Shooting is 90% psychological, 10% fundamental. So is breaking a press. And we really broke down the Chargers' confidence. You knew it when they started calling us "Roaches" and complaining/yelling at each other in the second half. I never like to see teammates down on each other, but it was just evidence to me from a coach's point of view. Our TEAM DEFENSE and relentless attitude tore them up and they never recovered.
We will get better. For now, it's nice to have a win as a team and gain some momentum. Each of us knows our strengths and weaknesses. Play to your STRENGTHS always. Work on your weaknesses at practice, with the team and when you're on your own on a basketball court. This is your life. This is your game. This is your sacrifice.
Might as well make the best of it every chance you get, don't you think?
I love this game!
Friday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. Huskies, Aiea Gym
Saturday, time to be announced, playoffs 1:45-6 p.m., Aiea Gym.
Sunday, 9:20 a.m., Kilauea Gym, 15U game, CAL League
Monday, 4:30 p.m., Makiki Park, practice
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Makiki Park, practice
Wednesday, Aug. 24 to Saturday, Aug. 27, times to be announced, Aiea 15U tournament, Aiea Rec. Gym
Note: We'll use practice during the week to focus on basics: triple-threat footwork on the wing, low-post footwork and execution, 3-point shooting in catch/shoot motion and footwork.
But I digress. What I really need to say is that I'm proud of you guys. From yesterday to today, we really improved as a TEAM, which is not surprising considering the lack of practice time we've had together. Passers were crisper, our press was OUTSTANDING and our attitude was so even-keeled — not too low, not too high. I like all of those aspects of our team.
I think we were down 10 or so when we began to rally. Shots started falling — Law of Averages — and our press became lethal. Shooting is 90% psychological, 10% fundamental. So is breaking a press. And we really broke down the Chargers' confidence. You knew it when they started calling us "Roaches" and complaining/yelling at each other in the second half. I never like to see teammates down on each other, but it was just evidence to me from a coach's point of view. Our TEAM DEFENSE and relentless attitude tore them up and they never recovered.
We will get better. For now, it's nice to have a win as a team and gain some momentum. Each of us knows our strengths and weaknesses. Play to your STRENGTHS always. Work on your weaknesses at practice, with the team and when you're on your own on a basketball court. This is your life. This is your game. This is your sacrifice.
Might as well make the best of it every chance you get, don't you think?
I love this game!
Friday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. Huskies, Aiea Gym
Saturday, time to be announced, playoffs 1:45-6 p.m., Aiea Gym.
Sunday, 9:20 a.m., Kilauea Gym, 15U game, CAL League
Monday, 4:30 p.m., Makiki Park, practice
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Makiki Park, practice
Wednesday, Aug. 24 to Saturday, Aug. 27, times to be announced, Aiea 15U tournament, Aiea Rec. Gym
Note: We'll use practice during the week to focus on basics: triple-threat footwork on the wing, low-post footwork and execution, 3-point shooting in catch/shoot motion and footwork.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Well, that was interesting
I know this. We had Lanakila on the ropes. We had a Las Vegas-traveling, senior-heavy team tied in the second half. The only real difference between them and us? They've played together for about three or four years.
We haven't even had one real practice as a team, not since May or June.
That's why I am optimistic about the rest of the tournament. We still have a shot at the title, but we'll need to win the next two pool-play games. Can we do it? Of course.
Anyone can ask me about our team and I can tell them that we're basically a 15U team in a 17U tournament. It sounds impressive. The real truth? I want you guys to win NOW. It means something be 15 and beating 17-year-olds. It means a LOT. Not so much to me, but it'll mean a lot to each of you, and to you guys as a whole team.
Can it be done without having practiced together? I guess so. How did we stay with Lanakila through most of the game tonight? I know we've got something good going, and it will only get better with more games, practices and experience. Chemistry usually takes some time.
I know all our football guys like Max, Drew, Carter, Acen, Christian ... they all would've loved playing basketball tonight. But this was a good chance to see what we've got with our younger guys. I expect a lot in the coming days and weeks for this tourney, next week's 15U tourney, the 15U CAL League and the 17U NJB League (late August).
I always expect a lot. You should, too. Challenge yourself. Challenge your teammates. Prove to yourselves that you can beat ANYBODY. The tools are there. All you need is to turn desire into work ethic. There is no limit to what you can do. Nobody can stop you from becoming what you dream of ... except you.
Me? I'm here. I'll be here rebounding for you, running drills with you, every day, day or night. I love this game. Simple as that. If you love it, too, then there's no confusion. You're ready to work.
Tomorrow's game (Thursday) is at 5 p.m. against Pearl City. Be there by 4:15 if possible so we can warm up on the outside court. I'll be there at 3:30 for anybody who wants to get some shooting work in.
We haven't even had one real practice as a team, not since May or June.
That's why I am optimistic about the rest of the tournament. We still have a shot at the title, but we'll need to win the next two pool-play games. Can we do it? Of course.
Anyone can ask me about our team and I can tell them that we're basically a 15U team in a 17U tournament. It sounds impressive. The real truth? I want you guys to win NOW. It means something be 15 and beating 17-year-olds. It means a LOT. Not so much to me, but it'll mean a lot to each of you, and to you guys as a whole team.
Can it be done without having practiced together? I guess so. How did we stay with Lanakila through most of the game tonight? I know we've got something good going, and it will only get better with more games, practices and experience. Chemistry usually takes some time.
I know all our football guys like Max, Drew, Carter, Acen, Christian ... they all would've loved playing basketball tonight. But this was a good chance to see what we've got with our younger guys. I expect a lot in the coming days and weeks for this tourney, next week's 15U tourney, the 15U CAL League and the 17U NJB League (late August).
I always expect a lot. You should, too. Challenge yourself. Challenge your teammates. Prove to yourselves that you can beat ANYBODY. The tools are there. All you need is to turn desire into work ethic. There is no limit to what you can do. Nobody can stop you from becoming what you dream of ... except you.
Me? I'm here. I'll be here rebounding for you, running drills with you, every day, day or night. I love this game. Simple as that. If you love it, too, then there's no confusion. You're ready to work.
Tomorrow's game (Thursday) is at 5 p.m. against Pearl City. Be there by 4:15 if possible so we can warm up on the outside court. I'll be there at 3:30 for anybody who wants to get some shooting work in.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Aiea tourney, revised schedule
Just got a revised schedule from the Aiea tournament (15U).
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thunder vs. Lanakila
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Friday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. Kapolei Huskies
Saturday, 1:45-6:00 p.m., Playoffs
NOTE: Our 15U game in the CAL League is on Sunday, 9:20 a.m. at Kilauea Gym. Normally, games are at McKinley in the afternoon for our division, but McKinley is unavailable this weekend, so the league made adjustments.
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thunder vs. Lanakila
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers
Friday, 5:45 p.m. Thunder vs. Kapolei Huskies
Saturday, 1:45-6:00 p.m., Playoffs
NOTE: Our 15U game in the CAL League is on Sunday, 9:20 a.m. at Kilauea Gym. Normally, games are at McKinley in the afternoon for our division, but McKinley is unavailable this weekend, so the league made adjustments.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Thunder Update, Sunday, Aug. 14
OK, first, on today's loss to Kapolei Rebelz.
1. We've always had good games with them. We've beaten them, they've beaten us. Always good action.
2. We did all right considering the lack of practices as a team. In fact, I've never had a team practice so little together, especially guys new to each other, so I was impressed.
3. As we start practicing and playing on a regular basis, we will get better, no question. Nothing can stop a team that works together and works hard. Repetition builds confidence in all things, especially basketball.
I hope we play Kapolei in the playoffs. We should have outrun them all game long, but our conditioning isn't there yet. We'll get there.
Now, onto future events!
1. We're in BOTH the 15U and 17U Aiea tournaments. Just got the info today from Rob Godinez, who runs the Aiea Blazers. Rob is a terrific guy and great coach, always does super running the tournaments. We played in it during the spring and had a lot of fun.
The 17U tourney begins on Wednesday. Wilson, JJ and Mickey (if he's back from Japan) are playing. (They're too old for 15U.) The tourney ends on Saturday. I'll need everyone to pitch in and make it to the games early, have all the forms done (I'll bring them to practice on Monday and Tuesday).
The 15U tourney is next week (Wed-Sat). Hope everyone can make it.
2. NJB runs a fall league for 17U starting at the end of August. Games are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Coach Larry (Isaiah) and Coach Bo (Tai's dad) have offered to step in and coach when I can't make games. My schedule is busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
I want to be sure, though, that you are committed to playing. I expect to see a lot of our 15U guys playing in this league, too.
3. Additions. There are more players on the way after I've received calls from a couple of coaches. I haven't met these guys, but I've never turned away anyone before. If you're willing to work hard and work often, I'm there working with you. High school season is just a couple of months away, so invest in yourself and put in the reps, the time, the SWEAT EQUITY. Nobody can take that from you. Make it all pay off by investing the time and effort in yourself and your team(s).
Basketball excellence doesn't require tons of money in the bank or having the greatest shoes. Those things don't hurt, of course, but if you invest the sweat, you will see the rewards. You know it's true.
SCHEDULE
Monday
4:30 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday
4:30 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday
TBA, game, 17U Aiea Tournament
Thursday
Update 4:11 pm This just came in via e-mail from Rob: Schedule for Aiea tournament (17U).
Wednesday, 5:45 pm Thunder vs. Lanakila, pool play
Thursday, 6:30 pm Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers, pool play
Friday, Thunder vs. Kapolei Huskies, pool play
Saturday, playoffs, times TBA
Ready to have some fun!
1. We've always had good games with them. We've beaten them, they've beaten us. Always good action.
2. We did all right considering the lack of practices as a team. In fact, I've never had a team practice so little together, especially guys new to each other, so I was impressed.
3. As we start practicing and playing on a regular basis, we will get better, no question. Nothing can stop a team that works together and works hard. Repetition builds confidence in all things, especially basketball.
I hope we play Kapolei in the playoffs. We should have outrun them all game long, but our conditioning isn't there yet. We'll get there.
Now, onto future events!
1. We're in BOTH the 15U and 17U Aiea tournaments. Just got the info today from Rob Godinez, who runs the Aiea Blazers. Rob is a terrific guy and great coach, always does super running the tournaments. We played in it during the spring and had a lot of fun.
The 17U tourney begins on Wednesday. Wilson, JJ and Mickey (if he's back from Japan) are playing. (They're too old for 15U.) The tourney ends on Saturday. I'll need everyone to pitch in and make it to the games early, have all the forms done (I'll bring them to practice on Monday and Tuesday).
The 15U tourney is next week (Wed-Sat). Hope everyone can make it.
2. NJB runs a fall league for 17U starting at the end of August. Games are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Coach Larry (Isaiah) and Coach Bo (Tai's dad) have offered to step in and coach when I can't make games. My schedule is busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
I want to be sure, though, that you are committed to playing. I expect to see a lot of our 15U guys playing in this league, too.
3. Additions. There are more players on the way after I've received calls from a couple of coaches. I haven't met these guys, but I've never turned away anyone before. If you're willing to work hard and work often, I'm there working with you. High school season is just a couple of months away, so invest in yourself and put in the reps, the time, the SWEAT EQUITY. Nobody can take that from you. Make it all pay off by investing the time and effort in yourself and your team(s).
Basketball excellence doesn't require tons of money in the bank or having the greatest shoes. Those things don't hurt, of course, but if you invest the sweat, you will see the rewards. You know it's true.
SCHEDULE
Monday
4:30 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Tuesday
4:30 pm Practice, Makiki Park
Wednesday
TBA, game, 17U Aiea Tournament
Thursday
TBA, game, 17U Aiea Tournament
Friday
TBA, game, 17U Aiea Tournament
Saturday
TBA, game, 17U Aiea Tournament
Expect to play two games on Saturday
Sunday
CAL League, McKinley gym
More info as it arrives. Feel free to call me at 551-1054 if you have any questions or ideas. Also reach me on Facebook.
I LUB DIS GAME.
Update 4:11 pm This just came in via e-mail from Rob: Schedule for Aiea tournament (17U).
Wednesday, 5:45 pm Thunder vs. Lanakila, pool play
Thursday, 6:30 pm Thunder vs. Pearl City Chargers, pool play
Friday, Thunder vs. Kapolei Huskies, pool play
Saturday, playoffs, times TBA
Ready to have some fun!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Practice Sat noon, game Sun 2 pm
THUNDER ALERT: CAL League game Sun 2 pm McKinley gym. Practice Sat noon Makiki Park. Also need to know who's in for 15U Aiea tourney and 17U (maybe) if we have enough guys. Call me ASAP! 551-1054
Woohoo I lub this game!
Woohoo I lub this game!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Hey hey
Howzit everybody. I've been wrapped up with work (high school football preseason stuff) lately, which is why we didn't workout the past week. If you missed it on Facebook, we'll have a shootaround today 4:30 p.m. at Makiki Park. I'm here at the park for anyone who wants to get some shooting and ballhandling work done.
We also need to get connected on next week's Aiea tournament and the CAL League, which begins on Sunday (Aug. 14).
See you guys soon. Everyone's going to need the waiver form for your parents to sign before the league and tournament begin.
We also need to get connected on next week's Aiea tournament and the CAL League, which begins on Sunday (Aug. 14).
See you guys soon. Everyone's going to need the waiver form for your parents to sign before the league and tournament begin.
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