Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4:00 pm, Study Hall
Wednesday, 5:00 pm, Practice, Kalakaua outside courts (Coach Roy)
Friday, Jan. 11, 5:00 pm, Practice, Kalakaua outside courts (Coach Roy), pending
Saturday, Jan. 12, 1:30 pm, Practice, Kalakaua Gym
Sunday, Jan. 13, 9:50 am, Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
Sunday, 10:50 am, Kilauea Gym, Thunder vs. Titans
Sunday, 12:30 pm, lunch, Pizza Hut, Kahala Mall
TEAM FIRST
We got a lot of work done last night at Kalakaua Gym. Repetitions are necessary for us to progress as a team, if we want to reach our potential. Any team that executes at an elite level has to go through this process, regardless of age, regardless of talent level. There's just no substitute for a team that has prepared for every possible circumstance.
It takes patience. It takes maturity. The more maturity, the faster the progress. Remember, those who came before you granted that same patience and tolerance when you were learning from scratch.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
—Hebrews 12:11
If and when practice feels boring, remember discipline. Discipline your mind and thoughts. Discipline your mouth and words. Your actions. Everything matters. What you practice is what you will perform on game day. Practice precision because the team comes first. Practice foolishness, and a few fools, or even just one, can bring down the whole team. Discipline is a reason for great teamwork and success. Excuse-making is a reason for laziness and failure. Which do you prefer?
I'll tell you this. Teamwork and success are WAY more fun than the other stuff.
Monday's turnout wasn't as strong as Saturday, but it was solid. Sierra, Jared, Jerry and Rimel were there early. Jerry said he was there since 3:30 pm working on his shot, and the work is truly beginning to show. Kyle, Tanielu and Chris got there a little later after their other commitments. Micah (Tong) had to attend his grandfather's service. Jimark and Joshua were in Ewa Beach visiting their grandma. Walter is spending time with his grandparents, who are visiting from the Midwest.
We don't get use of the gym again for the rest of the week, but we'll practice on Wednesday, 5:00 pm at Kalakaua outside courts. (Note: Kalakaua Gym hours this week are Tuesday 2:30-4:00 pm, Wednesday 2:30-5:00 pm, Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm, Friday 2:30-4:00 pm.
STUDY HALL
Begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday. Chris suggested this so we'll put our brains together and help each other. Where there is a will, there is a way. Never fear asking for help. Help each other succeed. Encourage each other to ask for help, always.
Coach Roy will be there. I have to work/cover a basketball game.
CONDITIONING
We have limited time together (hopefully Coach Roy can run practice on Friday, too) until Saturday practice and Sunday's game. So, please run your laps, do your sprints, do your pushups, get in better shape every day. Play pickup basketball when you're not doing drills on your own. 200+ shots every day, plus 50 free throws. Minimum. 200 shots over the span of one month is 6,000 shots. You will improve drastically with that kind of dedication. You'll earn success.
WE LUB THIS GAME.
I'll tell you this. Teamwork and success are WAY more fun than the other stuff.
Monday's turnout wasn't as strong as Saturday, but it was solid. Sierra, Jared, Jerry and Rimel were there early. Jerry said he was there since 3:30 pm working on his shot, and the work is truly beginning to show. Kyle, Tanielu and Chris got there a little later after their other commitments. Micah (Tong) had to attend his grandfather's service. Jimark and Joshua were in Ewa Beach visiting their grandma. Walter is spending time with his grandparents, who are visiting from the Midwest.
We don't get use of the gym again for the rest of the week, but we'll practice on Wednesday, 5:00 pm at Kalakaua outside courts. (Note: Kalakaua Gym hours this week are Tuesday 2:30-4:00 pm, Wednesday 2:30-5:00 pm, Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm, Friday 2:30-4:00 pm.
STUDY HALL
Begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday. Chris suggested this so we'll put our brains together and help each other. Where there is a will, there is a way. Never fear asking for help. Help each other succeed. Encourage each other to ask for help, always.
Coach Roy will be there. I have to work/cover a basketball game.
CONDITIONING
We have limited time together (hopefully Coach Roy can run practice on Friday, too) until Saturday practice and Sunday's game. So, please run your laps, do your sprints, do your pushups, get in better shape every day. Play pickup basketball when you're not doing drills on your own. 200+ shots every day, plus 50 free throws. Minimum. 200 shots over the span of one month is 6,000 shots. You will improve drastically with that kind of dedication. You'll earn success.
WE LUB THIS GAME.
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