Wednesday funday 2/27/19

# Wednesday funday
Gusty and windy, then a little drizzly. Man offense principles. Building IQ. One day at a time. Back at it on Thursday and Friday.

Tuesday funday 2/26/19

# Tuesday funday
Big mahalos to Coach Tom and Coach Eddie for running practice. I was at Wahiawa covering high school softball. And mahalo Coach Tom for sending this photo. Good job Thunder!

Monday funday 2/25/19

# Monday funday
Massive mahalo to Coach Eddie for running today's practice now while I was working. Daily reps. No substitute for that! #h1thunder#workhardplayhard #breakyourcomfortzone 
Eisley and Ebomb are under the weather and DJ rest his wrist injury.

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs Runnin' Rebels (CAL 4th)

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs Hurricanes (CAL 8th)

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs Kalakaua (PAA 4th)

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs Hoop Dreams (CAL 4th)

Updated schedule 2/25/19

* * * 2019 Combined Schedule * * *

Updated Mon 9:10 am

Adds Monday practice. My apologies for the last-minute addition. Coach Eddie is available while I'm at work (softball). Mahalo Eddie!

** Also PAA schedule change on Sat 3/2. 8th Grade game replaces 6th Grade. HHA 6th asked PAA for change.

Updated Sun 9:15 pm

Adds Tue practice :)

Changes PAA schedule for Sat Mar 2. No 4th grade game (we have two unavailable players). Adds 6th Grade game. Also adds PAA games for Sun Mar 10. 

Note: CAL is working on our 4th Grade game for Sat Mar 2 due to our shorthanded roster. We will have word by Tuesday when the schedule is revised and released. 

> 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, Feb. 25

4:30 pm - Practice (Coach Eddie). Pau 6:30 pm.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

4:00-5:30. (Mahalo Coach Tom. I have to cover softball in afternoon.)

Wednesday, Feb. 27

4:30 pm - Practice (all ages).

Thursday, Feb. 28

4:30 pm - Practice (all ages).

Friday, Mar. 1

4:30 pm - Practice, 8th Grade. 

Saturday, Mar. 2

10:00 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Kiawe Heat, Koko Head gym. 

12:45 pm - PAA 8th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Wildcats, Damien gym. 

POSTPONED - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Ronin, Koko Head gym.

POSTPONED - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Kalaepohaku, Damien gym.

Sunday, Mar. 3

8:30 am - PAA 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Waipahu, Kaneohe District Park gym.

9:15 am - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Team Dream, Kaneohe District Park gym. 

11:40 am - CAL 8th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Cross Trainers, Kilauea gym. 

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

Friday, Mar. 8

5:45 pm - PAA 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Storm, Kaimuki Park gym.

Sunday, Mar. 10

9:15 am - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Waipahu, Kaneohe gym.

Early June or mid-July 2019

H1 Thunder Trip

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

Updated schedule 2/24/19

* * * 2019 Combined Schedule * * *
Updated Sun 9:15 pm
Adds Tue practice :)

Changes PAA schedule for Sat Mar 2. No 4th grade game (we have two unavailable players). Adds 6th Grade game. Also adds PAA games for Sun Mar 10.

Note: CAL is working on our 4th Grade game for Sat Mar 2 due to our shorthanded roster. We will have word by Tuesday when the schedule is revised and released.

> 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, Feb. 25
No practice. (I have to cover softball in afternoon. If Coach Eddie or Coach Tom can be there, I will re-post ASAP.)

Tuesday, Feb. 26
4:00-5:30. (Mahalo Coach Tom. I have to cover softball in afternoon.)

Wednesday, Feb. 27
4:30 pm - Practice (all ages).

Thursday, Feb. 28
4:30 pm - Practice (all ages).

Friday, Mar. 1
4:30 pm - Practice, 8th Grade.

Saturday, Mar. 2
10:00 am - CAL 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Kiawe Heat, Koko Head gym.
12:45 pm - PAA 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. HHA, Damien gym.
POSTPONED - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Ronin, Koko Head gym.
POSTPONED - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Kalaepohaku, Damien gym.

Sunday, Mar. 3
8:30 am - PAA 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Waipahu, Kaneohe District Park gym.
9:15 am - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Team Dream, Kaneohe District Park gym.
11:40 am - CAL 8th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Cross Trainers, Kilauea gym.
1:50 pm - CAL 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Bearcats, Damien gym.

Friday, Mar. 8
5:45 pm - PAA 6th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Storm, Kaimuki Park gym.

Sunday, Mar. 10
9:15 am - PAA 4th Grade, H1 Thunder vs. Waipahu, Kaneohe gym.

Early June or mid-July 2019
H1 Thunder Trip
Please contact Coach Paul for year-round fundraising opportunities (Big Island Candies, Jamba Juice, Mike's Huli Chicken and more) 🙂

H1 Thunder 26, Runnin' Rebels 19 (CAL 4th)

# H1 Thunder 26, Runnin' Rebels 19
CAL 4th Grade
Damien gym
Ultra mahalos to Auntie Selene Valdez Horita filming this game and sending the team photo. Also bomboocha mahalos to Coach Jesse and Coach Tom for their leadership and aloha once again.

Auntie Selene noted that the Rebels were skilled and athletic. Our 4th Grade Pups have competed against teams of all kinds and nobody has bigger courage, heart and teamwork. Today we were missing Dylan, and Eisley is a bit under the weather.

Keep working every day to get better, working together. #h1thunder #workhardplayhard #sundayfunday

Hurricanes 27, H1 Thunder 26, OT (CAL 8th)

# Hurricanes 27, H1 Thunder 26, OT
CAL 8th Grade Silver
Kilauea gym
Special mahalos to Uncle Dean Anderson and Jonathan Lam for filming this battle.
Our Pups were not aggressive and got beat for rebounds by a young Canes team in the first half. We trailed by 11, then rallied by crashing the boards and took a 24-23 lead. After Nicholas hit a layup we led 26-23 with about 2 minutes left. But we gave up a wide open 3 and the Canes banked it in to tie it.

We had the ball for the final shot and settled for an NBA 3 instead of attacking the paint. In Ft shoutout OT, Canes banked in a FT, and we missed both of ours. Game over.

We're proud of our Pups rallying for the lead. But it's exhausting to beg our guys to shoot the ball. Our best player took just 6 or 7 shots all game. Another key player passed up 4-5 layups until the fourth quarter.

We'll get back to work on this at practice. The mind is a most powerful thing. Altering the mindset of being overly unselfish takes time. Reps. Practice. Show up, Pups. Let's get better every day. #h1thunder #opportunity #actionnow

H1 Thunder 29, Hoop Dreams 19 (CAL 4th)

# H1 Thunder 29, Hoop Dreams 19
CAL 4th Grade
Koko Head gym
Super mahalo to Uncle Haunama for filming today's battle. Hoop Dreams was strong from the start, crashing the boards and moving the ball efficiently. We were very fortunate they missed some layups.

Defense is where our Pups got the job done. TJ, Miki and Amac were tough with fullcourt pressure in the second half, and Eisley and Avari got layups in the second half. Dylan was solid playing multiple positions. Riley stepped on the court and got his older teammates valuable rest and water break time.

I really like our team's toughness and heart. Plenty of room to improve. But they showed today that they got each other's backs :)

One more game today. Hopefully, everyone's gas tanks will have enough left.
#h1thunder #allheart #gettingbetter #greatteammates

HHA 76, H1 Thunder 16 (PAA 8th)

# Hawaii Hoops Academy 76. H1 Thunder 16
PAA 8th Grade
Kaimuki Park gym
Massive mahalo to Coach Larry for coaching and guiding our Pups. It was tough with just six players suited up. I was at work (state tourney).

Our 8th Grade Pups have close wins and blowout losses, and they will keep working and moving forward. My schedule gets back to normal after today, so we'll be back to regular practice schedule.

Keep working every day, Pups. Move forward and move with purpose. 200 shots at game speed every day. 100 push-ups every day. 100 crunches every day. 20 laps (1 mile) every day. And enjoy the ride.
#h1thunder #noexcuses #workethic #workhardplayhard

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors (CAL 6th Grade)

Video: Selene Horita.
Full game footage. H1 Thunder vs. West Oahu Warriors, Compete and Learn (CAL) Basketball League, 6th Grade Silver Division, Koko Head District Park gym. Score: Thunder 26, Warriors 11.

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs. Open Court (Jam On It 4th Grade)

Video: Don Quixote.
Full game footage. H1 Thunder vs. Open Court, Jam On It Grand Prix, 4th Grade Division (pool play), Hawaii Convention Center. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Score: Thunder 39, Open Court 14.

VIDEO: H1 Thunder vs Team Dream (Jam On It Grand Prix 4th Grade championship)

Video: Don Quixote.
Full game footage. H1 Thunder vs. Team Dream, Jam On It Grand Prix, 4th Grade championship, Hawaii Convention Center. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2019. Score: Thunder 32, Team Dream 29.

Congratulations to Jam On It 4th Grade Champions!

# H1 Thunder 32, Team Dream 29
Jam On It Grand Prix 4th Grade final
Hawaii Convention Center

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Huge mahalos to Auntie Selene Valdez Horita for keeping score and Uncle Don Quixote for filming this championship game. Similar to our earlier pool game. This time we were down early, rallied for a 17-10 lead, lost the lead, and the rallied again in the final minutes against talented Team Dream. All eight of our Thunder Pups made key contributions. I'm pressed for time (work), but we are so proud and amazed by our Pups. Smallest team in the division-- Levels 1 and 2 were combined -- but always battling for everything. Fearless! Final record: 4-0.
Congratulations Thunder!

Team photo (from left): TJ Barrientos, Riley Horita, Haden Agbayani, Dylan Sakamoto, Eisley Valdez, Miki Sales, Avari Zion-Branch, Avery "Amac" Keanini.

H1 Thunder 39, Open Court 14 (Jam On It 4th Grade)

# H1 Thunder 39, Open Court 14
Jam On It Grand Prix 4th Grade
Hawaii Convention Center
Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Super mahalo to Uncle Don Quixote for filming our third game in pool play. We finished 3-0 and have the championship game at 1:00 pm.

Good job by everyone in another early morning game. Riley got a lot of minutes in this one. This was close until the final 2 minutes of the first half. Then Avari got a couple of steals at the start of the second half and we opened up the lead.

We will play Team Dream, which rallied past West Oahu Warriors to place second in the pool.
Miki was at the Aloha Run and was done running by 9 am. Congratulations Miki! Probably have a marathon or two down the road. Great runner.
#h1thunder #jamonit #onefamily #greatteammates