Updated schedule 10/31/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *

Updated Wednesday 10/31 11:00 am

> No practice on Thursday. Work schedule changed. I have to be on assignment that afternoon on Leeward side. Coach Seth is under the weather and Coach Tom is busy with KAC. 

Have a fun and safe Halloween, Thunder Ohana 🙂

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.

> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.) 

Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Wednesday, Oct. 31

No practice. 

Thursday, Nov. 1

Practice cancelled.

Friday, Nov. 2 

No practice. 

November - CAL 6th Grade new league.

January 2019 - CAL Winter League, Ikaika Winter League

February 2019 - PAA Spring League 

Early June 2019

H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city. 

Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

Note on Nov/Dec practices

1. We won't go Mon-Thur. More like 1-2 times per week for different age groups. If anyone wants to shoot daily, they're welcome to join. 

2. I'm not looking to do a lot of play and defensive team reps as much. Emphasis is on individual reps (ballhandling, on-ball defense, shooting, passing) and scrimmaging. We're at the point with our 8th Grade and JV Pups that they need to battle 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 as often as possible. Same with our 6th Grade to an extent. 

3. Holiday season is busy for everyone. Come to practice when you can. It's not mandatory since we don't have any league games -- except for CAL 6th Grade in November. 

4. I'll have the old Optional Shooting workouts on Sunday afternoons. Nothing like 2 hours of shooting and separation reps to hone the skill set. 

#welovethisgame #h1thunder #noshortcuts #learneveryday

Updated schedule 10/29/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Monday 11:55 am
> 6th Grade - Don't forget we have 3rd-place game tonight (Monday 10/29), 8:10 pm at Palolo gym.

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.
> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.)
Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Monday, Oct. 29
No practice.
>> 8:10 pm - Ikaikia 6th Grade, third-place game, H1 Thunder vs. Hawaii Elite, Palolo gym.

Tuesday, Oct. 30
4:30 pm - Practice, JV/8th Grade.

Wednesday, Oct. 31
No practice.

Thursday, Nov. 1
4:30 pm - Practice, 8th/6th/4th Grades.

Friday, Nov. 2
No practice.

November - CAL 6th Grade new league.
January 2019 - CAL Winter League, Ikaika Winter League
February 2019 - PAA Spring League
Early June 2019
H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city.
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

Updated schedule 10/23/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Monday 10:40 am
> Adds time for Ikaika JV championship game.

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.
> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.)
Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Monday, Oct. 22
No practice.

Tuesday, Oct. 23
4:30 pm - Practice, JV/8th/6th Grade.

Wednesday, Oct. 24
4:30 pm - Practice, 4th Grade.

Thursday, Oct. 25
4:30 pm - Practice, 8th/6th Grade.

Friday, Oct. 26
No practice.

Saturday, Oct. 27
No practice.

Sunday, Oct. 28
>> (NEW) 12:20 pm - Ikaika JV final, H1 Thunder vs. All-Stars, Aiea gym.
>> (RESCHEDULED) 1:10 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 29
>> Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6.

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November - CAL 6th Grade new league.
January 2019 - CAL Winter League, Ikaika Winter League
February 2019 - PAA Spring League

Early June 2019
H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city.
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

CAL 8th: H1 Thunder 51, RTG 12

# H1 Thunder 51, RTG 12
CAL 8th Grade
Damien gym
Mighty mahalo to Auntie Alice for filming today's game. I asked them, after they'd just played 2 or 3 games in the past 3 days, if they wanted to play fast or slow today. They said, "Yes!"

We had good ball movement in transition and halfcourt offense, and Aidan and DJ combined to hit four 3-pointers in the first half. All open shots, good balance off good passes. Jaydan rebounded well and ran the floor like a blur. Carlton was aggressive with discipline. Kepa did Kepa things, playing any position needed, attacking the rim. Kaden played solid defense, especially after we went to man, and when he can learn to use his speed, change direction, get better angles on 1-on-1 fastbreaks, he'll be unstoppable. Kona's long arms are perfect in the middle of Sonic. When he recognizes 1-on-1 opportunities, he is very difficult to stop. We'd like to see more of that eye of the tiger.

We finished CAL season with a loss only to ASA Weapons (yesterday) while we we shorthanded. We finished 6-1. Along with Ikaika League, where these Pups finished 7-3, we are a combined 13-4 in 8th Grade this fall. Plenty of progress so far. Plenty more room to improve.

We'll keep practicing and mastering perimeter and post skills. We need to compete constantly and embrace physical play. This is a unique group of gentlemen who love the game, but need that daily battle to improve. 8th grade is a pivotal year in preparation for high school. Let's maximize every chance we have.

#h1thunder #greatteammates #welovethisgame
From left: Kepa Scott, Carlton, DJ, Aidan, Jaydan, Kaden, Kona Anderson.

Updated schedule 10/14/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Sunday 10:30 pm
> Ikaika 6th grade game on 10/21 (vs. K-Bay) postponed to 10/28.
> Adds Ikaika 8th Grade playoff game date.
> Adds Ikaika JV semifinal date 10/24 and championship/3rd-place date 10/28.

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.
> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.)
Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Monday, Oct. 15
No practice.
>> 6:30 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Westside Shockers, Palolo gym.

Tuesday, Oct. 16
TENTATIVE
4:00 pm - Practice, 4th Grade (Coach Tom). Practice, 8th Grade (Coach Seth). Note: Coach Paul has to work early.

Wednesday, Oct. 17
4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th Grade.

Thursday, Oct. 18
No practice.
>> 6:55 pm - Ikaika 8th Grade (championship bracket consolation final), H1 Thunder vs. All-Stars, Kalihi Valley gym.

Friday, Oct. 19
No practice.

Saturday, Oct. 20
>> (NEW) 9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade Gold, H1 Thunder vs. Laie, Koko Head gym.
>> 11:30 am - CAL 8th Grade Gold, H1 Thunder vs. ASA Weapons, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 21
>> 1:50 pm - CAL 8th Grade Silver, H1 Thunder vs. RTG, Damien gym.
>> POSTPONED - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym.

Wednesday, Oct. 24
>> 7:10 pm - Ikaika JV semifinal, H1 Thunder vs. Maryknoll, Lanakila gym.

Sunday, Oct. 28
>> (RESCHEDULED) 1:10 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym.
>> (NEW) TBA, Ikaika JV championship or third-place game, Aiea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 29
>> Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6.

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November - CAL 6th Grade new league.
January 2019 - CAL Winter League, Ikaika Winter League
February 2019 - PAA Spring League

Early June 2019
H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city.
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

Updated schedule 10/12/18

Reminder: JV game tonight.

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Thursday 9:45 pm
> Changes CAL 6th Grade date

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.
> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.)
Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Friday, Oct. 12
No practice.
>> 8:00 pm - Ikaika JV playoffs, H1 Thunder vs. Hawaii Elite, Kilauea gym.

Saturday, Oct. 13
>> 9:00 am - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.
>> 9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 14
>> *** Postponed - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Weapons, Kilauea gym.
>> 1:00 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Hustle-Orange, Damien gym.

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Monday, Oct. 15
>> 6:30 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Westside Shockers, Palolo gym.

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Thursday, Oct. 18
>> 6:55 pm - Ikaika 8th Grade (championship bracket consolation final), H1 Thunder vs. All-Stars, Kalihi Valley gym.

Saturday, Oct. 20
>> (NEW) 9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade Gold, H1 Thunder vs. Laie, Koko Head gym.
>> 11:30 am - CAL 8th Grade Gold, H1 Thunder vs. ASA Weapons, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 21
>> 1:50 pm - CAL 8th Grade Silver, H1 Thunder vs. RTG, Damien gym.
>> 2:50 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 29
>> Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6.

###

Early June 2019
H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city.
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

CAL 4th: Thunder 21, Team Dream 14

# H1 Thunder 21, Team Dream 14

CAL 4th Grade

Damien gym

Most highest mahalos to Ethan "Ebomb" Horita and DJ for filming this game.

We started strong against Team Dream's big, tall team and led by around 10 in the first half. 

Then TD's depth started to wear us down in the third quarter. We needed to be strong with the ball and make better decisions but we also did something that makes us extra happy -- our Minions attacked the basket over and over. 

It was amazing to see Avari and Eisley drive all the way deep to the basket fearlessly against the bigs. TD cut the lead to 4, but Eisley swished key FTs down the stretch. All net in the clutch. 

Our offense is getting better day by day. Defense is outstanding, working together as a team, challenging every shot. AMac and TJ saved their team some big points with their on-ball defense and hustle getting back to stop potential baskets. Miki was superb with defense on the perimeter and fighting for loose balls inside. Makena hustled hard and is learning quickly. Riley got his teammates some valuable rest time late in the first half. He's learning quickly for an2nd grader. Can't teach courage. 

Great job, Thunder. We have a long way to go, but your defense is championship level. Now 5-0 in CAL League with two games left. #h1thunder #greatteammates

Mahalo, Coach Tom, for the photo!

From left: Riley, TJ, Miki, Eisley, Avari, Amac, Makena.

Updated schedule 10/8/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *

Updated Mon 9:00 am

> No practice today (Mon).

> Adds practice schedule.

> Adds Ikaika 8th Grade date (Oct. 18).

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.

> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.) 

Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Monday, Oct. 8

No practice.

>> 7:20 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. H4C Tabletops, Palolo gym.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

4:00 pm - Practice, 4th/8th Grade. Note: Practice ends 5:45 pm. I have to work early.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th Grade, and JV.

Thursday, Oct. 11

4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th/8th Grade.

Friday, Oct. 12

No practice.

>> 8:00 pm - Ikaika JV playoffs, H1 Thunder vs. Hawaii Elite, Kilauea gym.

Saturday, Oct. 13

>> 9:00 am - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

>> 9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 14

>> 12:30 pm - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Weapons, Kilauea gym.

>> 1:00 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Hustle-Orange, Damien gym.

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Monday, Oct. 15

>> 6:30 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Westside Shockers, Palolo gym. 

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Thursday, Oct. 18

Time TBA, Ikaika 8th Grade (championship bracket consolation final), Kalihi Valley gym.

Sunday, Oct. 21

>> 2:50 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym. 

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Monday, Oct. 29

>> Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6. 

###

Early June 2019

H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city. 

Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

Updated schedule 10/3

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Wednesday 2:30 pm (10/3)
> Adds Ikaika JV playoff date.
> Still waiting on Ikaika 8th Grade date.

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.
> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.)
Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Wednesday, Oct. 3
4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th/8th.

Thursday, Oct. 4
4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th/8th.

Friday, Oct. 5
No practice.

Saturday, Oct. 6
>> Ikaika 8th Grade playoffs, McCully gym, time TBA

Sunday, Oct. 7
>> 1:50 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Team Dream, Damien gym.
>> 3:50 pm - CAL 8th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Bearcats, Kilauea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 8
>> 7:20 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. H4C Tabletops, Palolo gym.

Thursday, Oct. 11
>> Ikaika 8th Grade playoffs, Kalihi Valley gym.

Friday, Oct. 12
>> 8:00 pm - Ikaika JV playoffs, H1 Thunder vs. Hi Elite, Kilauea gym.

Saturday, Oct. 13
>> 9:00 am - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.
>> 9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 14
>> 12:30 pm - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Weapons, Kilauea gym.
>> 1:00 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Hustle-Orange, Damien gym.

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Monday, Oct. 15
>> 6:30 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Westside Shockers, Palolo gym.

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Sunday, Oct. 21
>> 2:50 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 29
>> Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6.

###

Early June 2019
H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city.
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

Updated schedule 10/1/18

* * * 2018 Combined Schedule * * *

Updated Mon 3:00 am (10/1)

> Adds practice schedule.

> Adds CAL game dates. Awaiting more CAL 8th Grade dates.

> Awaiting Ikaika JV, 8th Grade dates.

> Please arrive one hour before games for stretching, pre-game meeting and warmups.

> All practices at Makiki Park. Bring a large bottled water. Cloudy days bring a jacket. Daily: 100 pushups, 100 crunches, 200 shots (50 lefties, 50 righties, 50 3-pointers, 50 FTs.) 

Thank you, Thunder Ohana 🙂

Monday, Oct. 1

4:00 pm - Practice, 4th/8th Grade.

>> 8:10 pm - Ikaika JV, H1 Thunder vs. Maryknoll, Palolo gym.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

No practice. I have to work early.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

4:30 pm - Practice, 4th/6th/8th Grade.

Thursday, Oct. 4

4:00 pm - Practice, 4th/6th Grade

>> Ikaika 8th Grade playoffs, Kalihi Valley gym, time TBA

Friday, Oct. 5

No practice.

>> Ikaika JV playoffs begin, sites/times TBA, Fri/Sun/Mon

Saturday, Oct. 6

>> Ikaika 8th Grade playoffs, McCully gym, time TBA

Sunday, Oct. 7

1:50 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Team Dream, Damien gym.

3:50 pm - CAL 8th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Bearcats, Kilauea gym.

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Monday, Oct. 8

>> 7:20 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. H4C Tabletops, Palolo gym.

Thursday, Oct. 11

>> Ikaika 8th Grade playoffs, Kalihi Valley gym.

Saturday, Oct. 13

9:00 am - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

9:50 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Koko Head gym.

Sunday, Oct. 14

12:30 pm - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Weapons, Kilauea gym.

1:00 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Hustle-Orange, Damien gym.

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Monday, Oct. 15

6:30 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Westside Shockers, Palolo gym. 

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Sunday, Oct. 21

2:50 pm - Ikaika 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. K-Bay Ballers, Aiea gym. 

###

Monday, Oct. 29

Time TBA - Ikaika 6th Grade playoffs, Palolo gym. One game only. #1 vs. #2, #3 vs. #4, #5 vs. #6. 

###

Early June 2019

H1 Thunder Trip: Las Vegas plus one more city. 

Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂