Lady Vikes Basketball
'C' Squad
December 9th-15th
Week 2 of Competition Got Competitive!
We had two games this past week and they were competitive! Troy was very aggressive and FHC and some significant 'twin' talent. I was very proud of the girls for responding like they did after a VERY ROUGH first quarter (maybe it was their lucky socks?!). I think we finally understand now the level of intensity we need to be bringing to every game regardless of the level of our competition. Next week brings another double-header and both are at HOME! Very excited to see how our new offensive attack brings better movement to the group and, as always, our defense needs to be all over!
You will notice I am giving them several days off to prepare for finals and over the holidays. I understand some families may travel out of town so just make sure the girls communicate that to me! We have to work very hard on several things regarding our half court offense and our defensive movement to prepare for the last month of games and GACs.
Finally, we will be having a team holiday party and the details are below! Let me know if you have any questions using the contact links at the bottom of the flyer.
Player Duties of the Week
KEYS & UNLOCK DOORS
This person should get my keys from me in B208 immediately after school. They should change quickly and unlock the doors to get to the balls, clock, and the bathroom near the 94 Gym open. Lastly, they need to store my keys in a safe place.
HOOPS & CURTAIN
This person needs to make sure the hoops and curtain are down. They should also make sure everyone else is doing their job in a timely fashion and help the BALLS person get out both ball carts.
CLOCK
This person needs to plug in the clock and set the timer for whatever remaining time is left until 2:45pm. This player should remind everyone to start with form shooting for at least 3 minutes.
BALLS
This person needs to get the medicine balls and regular balls out and make sure lock is removed.
Assignments:
KEYS & UNLOCK DOORS Amie
HOOPS & CURTAIN Paige (also help with balls)
CLOCK Taylor
BALLS Zoe
Izzy Luca & Zoe Houston are Team Captains
'Character' of the Week: KATELYN JUNGHANS
10 Characteristics of a Good Teammate
Every day we will focus on improving our basketball skills and our 'teammate' skills. We will emphasize the 10 Characteristics of a Good Teammate on the court and in the classroom.
High character players are a must for any team that has championship goals. It takes players that are willing to step up and lead and get everyone moving towards one common purpose. Players like this are invaluable to a team.
Here are the 10 Characteristic:
1. No Plays Off: The temptation for players is to take possessions off when they are tired or mentally fatigued. This usually happens on the defensive end of the court. High character players stay mentally engaged. 2. Maximum Effort: There are always going to be players that are more naturally gifted and faster than others; a high character player recognizes that they are competing against themselves to run as fast as they can. 3. Competes in Every Drill 4. Leads by Example: Anyone can talk about doing the right things, but it takes a special player to stay committed to doing it the right way day in and day out, regardless of how they are feeling on a certain day. 5. Holds Teammates Accountable: Great teams are player led; if a teammate is acting in a way that hinders the team's success, there needs to be leaders on the team to step up and say something. 6. Celebrates Other's Success: Whether your role is leading scorer or 12th man on the team, it is important that high character players celebrate another teammate's success and the success of the team. This doesn't mean that you don't work hard for a bigger role on the team, but there is no place for talking bad about teammates or complaining about minutes. 7. First In and Last Out: This goes back to leading with actions and not just words. Players know who is in the gym working hard, and if you want to challenge your teammates to work harder, you need to be the hardest worker on the team. 8. Does the Right thing when No One is Watching: It is easy to do the right thing when you know a coach is watching, but when character is really revealed is when no one is watching. Do you touch every line even when the coaches aren't watching? Do you complete every rep? 9. Invested in Teammates: Getting in the gym and working on your individual skill development is great. However, the next step and a sign of a high character player is bringing teammates with you when you go to the gym. 10. Communicates at a High Level: Basketball is a game of communication. Whether you are on the defensive end of the court, on the bench, or on offense, you should always be communicating. Communication is contagious, and before you know it the whole team will follow your lead and begin to communicate on a high level.
Interesting Basketball Facts of the Week (NCAA Tournament)
- The Four #1 Seeds Won Their Regionals Only Once
- The Lowest Seed to Ever Win the NCAA Men’s Tournament was #8
There has been only one time in NCAA history where all four number one seeds won their regionals to advance to the Final Four. This occurred in 2008, when number one seeds Kansas, Memphis, UCLA, and North Carolina made it to the Final Four. Kansas took home the NCAA Championship that year.
Odds are, if your favorite team is ranked lower than number eight, they won’t have much chance of winning the Championship. To date, the lowest seed ever to win the whole thing was the eighth seed and this happened when the major underdog Villanova beat the number one seeded Georgetown in 1985. The game is still considered the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament.
Practice Schedule
REMINDERS
- Unless indicated, practices will be held in the 94 Gym.
- Be on time...
- How you practice gives me a indication of how you will play...bring it everyday. Please let me know if there are personal issues or a sickness I should be aware before practice starts and/or before games!
12.10 MONDAY GAME DAY! Meet in Coach Carlson's Room (B208) after school! It is literally DRESS UP day! Can't wait to see the girls all dressed up!
- Game Time 4pm vs FZW at HOME
12.11 TUESDAY Practice 245-345PM
12.12 WEDNESDAY GAME DAY! Meet in Coach Carlson's Room (B208) after school!
- Game Time 4pm vs FHN at HOME
12.13 THURSDAY Practice 245-430PM
12.14 FRIDAY Practice 245-345PM
12.15 SATURDAY No Practice. Take the Extra time off to start preparing for Finals! And/or do some Holiday Shopping!
*NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK EITHER TO PREPARE FOR FINALS!
Howell Basketball Party
WHERE Carlson's Home (address will be sent on GroupMe)
WHEN Thursday DEC 20th (after practice...our practice time will be 1230-2PM)
WHAT The whole program will gather at my house for 'reindeer games', food, and a gift exchange. If you want to participate in the gift exchange bring a wrapped gift anywhere from $10-20. Please fill out the party survey no later than this Friday and follow the instructions for our group (we got desserts). Each level is responsible for bringing a certain item to the party.
Your 2018-19 'C' Squad
Charlotte H.
Favorite Veggie is Broccoli.
Plays the Saxophone.
Birthday is 10/24/2003
Katelyn Junghans
Favorite Veggie is Cucumber.
I love to dissect dead animals (in a humane way).
Elizabeth Tudor
Favorite Veggie is Carrot/Onion.
11th Place in County Junior High Shotput.
Grace Schneider
Favorite Veggie is Asparagus.
I like to go camping.
Birthday is 7/28/2003Paige Panus
Favorite Veggie is Carrots.
I have 3 goats.
Kyra Blondin
Favorite Veggie is a Pepper.
I like to ski.
Taylor Williams
Favorite Veggie is Corn.
I danced for 12 years.
Izzy Luca
Favorite Veggie is Broccoli & Zucchini in noodle form.
I can sleep for 16 hours straight.
Amie Faucher
Favorite Veggie is Corn on the Cob.
I am the youngest of 4 children in my household.
Zoe Houston
Favorite Veggie is Corn.
I have 3 older brothers.
Addison
Favorite Veggie is Carrots.
I am a Pisces & Aries.
Full Game Schedule
*Schedules are subject to change
Upcoming Games, Holiday Practices, & Activities
Monday Dec 10 @ 4:00PM (H) vs FZW
Wednesday Dec 12 @ 5:00PM (H) vs. FHN
Bball Xmas Party Dec 21 @4:30PM at Carlson's Home
Pancake Breakfast TBA
You will have the following days off to prepare for finals: 12/15, 12/17-12/19
- You will have the following days off for celebrating the holidays: 12/22, 12/24-12/26
- Over Winter Break we will practice mornings anywhere between 7:00-9:30. Detailed times and dates will be in the next newsletter or ASAP.
AWAY Games we wear BLUE and HOME games we wear WHITE!
Links to Full Game Schedules
Main Activities Website
This site has the current schedules of all sports programs. It also has access to documents and communication links that may be needed throughout the season.
- The link is permanently shared below with my contact information.
Coach Carlson
Email: tracy.carlson@fhsdschools.org
Website: www.howellvikings.com
Location: 7001 Old Highway 94 South, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: 6368514756
Twitter: @tcarl19