Week 2 in the gym has already been a productive one. We are continuing our quest to develop master ball handlers, working on our 3rd progression in our defensive rebounding technique, and shooting 100 + shots per skills camp. In addition we are placing special emphasis on developing good hands and footwork. Finally, we are pushing the 30 minute home work out given to each child if they are not able to make it in a particular day. Out of 20 kids in our first skills camp on Monday more than half of them had completed a structured home work out over the weekend. Look out!
From a teamwork standpoint we are working tirelessly this week on a sideline break. We focused on the first option of looking down low for a quick shot after the ball makes it to the corner. Next week we will add to it by executing the second option involving reversing the ball to the opposite side as well as our jump ball play. What is the key to success? Only practicing them 1,000 times. No biggy.
Our theme this week is the power of dreaming aka daydreaming, big plans, having a target. This week we are asking that great and important question; "If I had unlimited time, talent, and money, what would I do with my life"? What a cool question to answer. What a great country we live in to have the ability to answer such a question, and then be given the opportunity to strive towards its achievement. We are emphasizing that where values (last weeks theme) help develop a strong foundation of inner strength and stability to build a plan on, their dreams will give them an achievable target to focus on. We are stressing that characteristics of dreams are that they should align with their values, have no limitations, and may take a long time to achieve. Further, their dreams may change as they grow older. The cool thing about the power of having dreams it that when inspired to achieve, dreams can help them overcome obstacles that get in their way.
The one characteristic of dreams that we really stressed is how some may take a lifetime to achieve. The plan is to break the dream down into small steps that can be taken each day. We used the example of taking a vacation. Pick your destination first, then plan your incremental path to get there. In basketball, they all have a dream of being great basketball players. They get there by taking small daily steps,like attending a skills camp or doing a 30 minute home workout, and repeat it over and over. Makes for a great lesson learning journey.
Overall the kids are really progressing. They are becoming more familiar with what they are doing. Although it takes some time to see the improvement I can definately notice some small additions to their ability. Its expected that some of the time they will be sluggish because they do have alot going on in their lives, but overall, they are headed towards a bright future, or, I mean target.
Next week we work on goals, otherwise know as a dream with a date.
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