Mid-term Break Recap
Hey guys, this is Colin checking in again regarding our basketball program here in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
It's been a really positive past few weeks, with the Blazers and Bulldogs rolling along and momentum building at our new schools across the city. The quality of the PE classes and training sessions has noticeably picked up this week, where the foundational skills have sturdied themselves and the guys are growing more comfortable asserting themselves on the court. Kyle and I have begun expanding and increasing the complexity of the drill-work at St. Pat's and Boys' Model, and after getting over some initial confusion, the lads have impressively rose to the challenge. We were both almost in shock as we watched the different groups run through 5-man weaves and a few other passing drills with precision and discipline.
At these schools, we've been lucky enough to work with some of the best natural athletes that I've had the opportunity to coach since I've been in Northern Ireland. Amongst the groups, we have a number with sporting backgrounds in soccer and rugby which been so beneficial in easing the transition. They pass and move well without prompting, and I think given enough time, they could come together to form one of our strongest teams.
Also, as Kyle touched on earlier, last week witnessed the best performance to date by the Blazers. They out-muscled and out-hustled the undermanned Aquinas team, battling back from a 9 point third quarter deficit to win 46-43. All the lads contributed, but I was most pleased with the continuing maturation of Mark Wilkinson. We only started working with Mark last spring, but he has already grown by leaps and bounds, and his rebounding, finishing around the basket, and defensive presence were absolutely essential for the Blazers fourth quarter push. The sky is the limit for his growth as a player.
Anyway, all the schools are on break for the next week, but check back in soon for updates on our different projects across Northern Ireland.
Until then
- Colin
It's been a really positive past few weeks, with the Blazers and Bulldogs rolling along and momentum building at our new schools across the city. The quality of the PE classes and training sessions has noticeably picked up this week, where the foundational skills have sturdied themselves and the guys are growing more comfortable asserting themselves on the court. Kyle and I have begun expanding and increasing the complexity of the drill-work at St. Pat's and Boys' Model, and after getting over some initial confusion, the lads have impressively rose to the challenge. We were both almost in shock as we watched the different groups run through 5-man weaves and a few other passing drills with precision and discipline.
At these schools, we've been lucky enough to work with some of the best natural athletes that I've had the opportunity to coach since I've been in Northern Ireland. Amongst the groups, we have a number with sporting backgrounds in soccer and rugby which been so beneficial in easing the transition. They pass and move well without prompting, and I think given enough time, they could come together to form one of our strongest teams.
Also, as Kyle touched on earlier, last week witnessed the best performance to date by the Blazers. They out-muscled and out-hustled the undermanned Aquinas team, battling back from a 9 point third quarter deficit to win 46-43. All the lads contributed, but I was most pleased with the continuing maturation of Mark Wilkinson. We only started working with Mark last spring, but he has already grown by leaps and bounds, and his rebounding, finishing around the basket, and defensive presence were absolutely essential for the Blazers fourth quarter push. The sky is the limit for his growth as a player.
Anyway, all the schools are on break for the next week, but check back in soon for updates on our different projects across Northern Ireland.
Until then
- Colin
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