Game report

As I said at the end of the game... a really fantastic performance!

I was very happy to see players learn as the game went on and for those coming off the bench, I was glad that they came in with energy right away.

Coach Jenny encouraged me to write a little report about the game and I explained that I find it difficult because I would like to mention everyone individually and comment on their performance (whether they played 1 minute or 30 minutes). However, I will do my best to mention some of the good things I saw today.

First of all, Lisa Sjostrom is a beast! I am always overwhelmed at her hustle and passion for rebounding the basketball. It is an amazing quality to have as a basketball player and I would hope all of us could learn to box out and fight for rebounds the way that she does, consistently each game.

Erika Johansson was a super offensive spark today; something that I would like to see more of. Finding her way to the basket or running the fast break. The other Erika ('wee' Erika, maybe) worked exceptionally hard on both ends - this is one of the reason's she is coming off the bench. She brings the energy!

Lisa Astrom was fantastic leading the team at the point guard position. I feel that she really picked out her options well and helped move the ball from corner to corner.

Elin Lindblom, only had 6 points, but every time I see someone driving to the basket or Sjostrom catches the ball up top, she always seems to be in the 'right spot' at the 'right time'.

I truly was happy with each persons effort and hustle when they stepped on to the court. I hope that we can bring the energy game after game and play as hard as we played today.

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I just got back from my first game (playing!) in about 18 months! It was so fun to be a part of a team of guys, who all wanted to help their team succeed. I was impressed with the chemistry as I sat on the bench. Every person that played came off the court and got a high-five 'och "Bra Jobbat!"

I thought about this during the game; what a wonderful feeling both as the player coming off the floor and the guys sitting on the bench!

Think about when a player comes out of a game... they have worked hard for the team and so the team should work hard to support them. I hope that we can be as encouraging on the bench with each other; clapping, high-fiving, 'bra-jobbat', as players come out of the game; regardless of whether they played well or not!

I love this quote by Mark Twain, the famous American writer;

”Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
- Mark Twain

We will see you Tuesday! Bra Jobbat!

/ Coach Tony