First Practice In The Gym

The basketball team at Southlands Christian School, the school I play basketball for, had their first practice in the gym. We usually have our practices outside at the outdoor courts because the girls volleyball team has their practices in the gym for their season. This was the first time where we had a better place to practice where we wouldn't be slipping on the floors and where it wouldn't be hot. This was also the first time the head coach of the varsity team Coach Will, my mentor and coach, would be watching us and helping us with our game because he is helping the football team during their season. Not that many people came to the practice because it was during the week the students of Southlands had a mandatory retreat to go and the day we had the gym was the day they came back.

After practice had ended, I got a chance to talk to Coach Will about mentorship that included coaching plans and coaching ideas and other things that were basketball related. He had seen the film of our first Fall League game where we were having a conversation about the things I could improve on. He said that I could work more on the agility on my feet where I should get my feet to be able to move faster on the court and about getting in shape for the season. He said there was great potential in me and in our team that we may do well this season.

During practice we did many running, shot many free throws, and finished with a scrimmage/four man shell drills. As you can see in the photo, not many people had attended that practice. Coach Will is in the corner talking to other players on the team.