Thunder 17U still missing some mainstays —key players, but the fight never ends. We got good effort today from the nine players there in a loss to Da Rebelz. We've had some high-scoring games against them in the past, won some and lost some. This time, they were just too experienced and skilled, but I'd love to see us get another chance to play them. They rely on the 3-point line and 1-on-1 drives; both can be taken away by a smart, aggressive defense willing to step in and take the charge. But that's something we can learn from, and maybe we get to play them in the playoffs.
Today's roster: Cody, Chase, John, Kaelen, Tanielu, Chris, Sierra, Sifo and Bryson.
Tanielu and Chris stayed after the game to get some work done at Palama gym (outside court). Chris is still getting better with his footwork (pivoting) and shot. Tanielu loves to work on his game, and it's paying off. His 3-point shot is pretty solid now, and his lefty layup is getting better. We worked on mid-range/high post and low post this afternoon under that blistering sun. Then Tani made 61 out of 100 free throws. Not too shabby for a 12-year-old.
I'd love to see all of our guys (and girls) keep working every day on their shot, ballhandling ... it just takes 30 minutes to get 200 shots off. There is no substitute for reps and muscle memory, so justdoit!
Sunday
12:40 pm 13U warmups, Kilauea gym outside court
1:40 pm 13U vs Hawaii Kai, Kilauea gym (CAL)
3:15 pm 15U warmups, Kilauea gym outside court
4:00 pm 15U vs Kupaa, Kilauea gym (CAL)
Waiting on the new PAA schedule. I asked them to please, please let us know when we play with more than 24-hour notice this time.
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