VS.
Last Friday night the girls' school held a Disco and the girls face the decision and each of them made a different selection:
U8's: Taylor Gunton selected: DISCO
The little girl chose the Disco, one of her first events in the school and who could blame her. She did win a dancing prize (? Why ? How) and had a wonderful time.
Two gorgeous little girls, best friends and fellow netballers. Good on Karen and the Netball coach who asked the girls straight up and let them decide. It is that kind of "no pressure" thinking that lets little girls enjoy sports. Kudos to you brilliant wife.
U11's: Ella Gunton selected: Netball
Cove Tigers (Div 2)* 16 - 8 Cove Tigers (Div 3)
*Ella's team
Ella selected the Netball avenue and prospered with an easy win over her old team. She had just been promoted a few weeks ago from Division 3 up to Division 2 and has enjoyed some success on her new team.
Ella once again played the center and attacking positions that meant that she could use her vision and catching skills to help link the defense and offense together. Once again, her passing skills lag behind the other aspects of her game and she just seems to struggle with making strong passes. She has learned the style of the slow lob pass over the top that is easy to catch and accurate. The issue is that as she has moved up that style of passes has become less effective and is now best reserved for isolated situations.
The other aspect that is becoming exposed is Ella's defensive skills. Ella is a beautiful, kind and respectful little girl. But put her on the Netball court and she becomes....a beautiful, kind and...respectful little girl. We need to light that fire under her.
Maybe at night I will sneak a tape recorder under her bed and push play:
<The other team are not your friends>
<The ball is yours and yours alone. The ball is yours and yours alone>
<Buy your Dad some donuts at the next game>
Something like this. I digress.
Ella's team has been most frustrating to watch this year as they are showing real talent and you can tell the only thing that is missing is synergy. Synergy you ask? Kenny, I can hear you shaking your head. No, trust me it is the right word:
Synergy (Definition): the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects
Good word right Kenny? You know it.
Watch this space because this team will challenge for the title this year. I can tell.
Well then! Synergy - I like it. Plan to use it. Often! Do you hear me Kenny? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad, so glad, that Taylor decided to go to the dance. After all, it's far more fun than netball and most importantly must see what everyone is wearing and what the latest fashions are.
Ella was no surprise she chose the game. (already been to the dance years ago, hey Ella). Must start to pretend to be a Lion - A strong ROARING Lion - and not a friendly one either! You Go Ella. Enjoy the game but be strong and show your power too. Thats part of the game. I know you can do it!!! Love you anyways. Nana