Good Monday

Great workout today, Thunder. There's so much for our new players to learn, but they're definitely trying their best. We have a mental lapse now and then, but on the whole, I'm happy with everybody's effort and enjoyment of this awesome game. Tonight was the first time I can remember that Kyle, Tanielu and Chris all weren't at practice. Kyle had another game (with his other team) and the brothers had football practice. They work so diligently, so hard, that it's kind of strange when all three of them aren't there.

But there we were, 10 strong, at Kalakaua Gym and we got a lot done, including some early-practice conditioning. Again, the emphasis is on transition, pace, and that starts with the 5 getting the ball back in play as quickly as possible. Jerry and Jimark did a great job with that today. Big Micah did good too.

We're going to need that consistent, fast pace and we're going to count on our sharpshooters, like Little Micah, to help fill the void with Chris out for most of our 12U games. Keep working every day, 200+ shots, 50 free throws at a minimum. Nobody can stop you from becoming a good shooter or ballhandler or rebounder. It's all up to you and how you spend your valuable time.

MAHALO to Big Micah's mom, Claire, for bringing spam musubis for everybody after practice!

Next practice: Tuesday, 5:00 pm, Kalakaua outside courts (Coach Roy).

(Updated Tuesday, Jan. 15)
Tuesday, 5:00 pm, Kalakaua outside courts (Coach Roy).
Thursday, 5:00 pm, Kalakaua outside courts
Saturday, 9:30 am, Warmups, Aiea District Park gym, outside court
Saturday, 10:30 am, Thunder vs. Sharks, Aiea District Park Gym
Sunday, CAL League, BYE WEEK game and time to be announced, Kilauea Gym
Sunday, 11:00 am, Practice, McCully Gym
Sunday, 2:00 pm, lunch, McDonald's McCully
Monday, 6:00 pm, Practice, Kalakaua Gym