This weekend I spent most of my time cheering on my 11 year old brother and his friends as they took part in a basketball tournament. This is one of those dream teams where every player brings something unique to the court and they all work together to make their talents shine!
It all started back when these 2 were in preschool.
They had indoor recess because it was raining outside. My mom came to pick up Nathan that day from school and the teacher told my mom that she believed Nathan and Jake would be some pretty good basketball players someday… Well what do you know?
After beginner leagues, YMCA training camps, and a lot of practice they met again on the court each bringing a few buddies that loved the game just as much as they did and 2 very awesome coaches. And before we knew it they were winning game after game, learning knew plays and even some tricks. And one year turned into two and two into three and year after year they WON every single game they set out to play. They have talent, they have WILL and they love the SWEET taste of VICTORY!!! They are always a fun group of boys to watch always respectful to their peers and each other and always excited and willing to listen to what the coach wants to tell them!
So this weekend after the season was over and they enjoyed a week of they hit the courts for a tournament. And sometime when you beat teams that you think are hard you let down your guard and you don’t play with the need to fight to win…. Today these boys lost their first game ever… it was hard on them and hurt but I have never seen a group of boys like them… they lined up said their “good game” to the other team then turned around and pated each other on the back. They have nothing to hang their heads for. They played hard and they played well and everyone knows as hard as you try you cannot always WIN THEM ALL.
Nathan, Matt, and Simon on the bench getting my guess is a pep talk from coach Gary reminding them that even though they could not win this game that it was okay to be upset and disappointed but it was a great weekend and they played hard and showed great effort.
So to my Rockwood boys thank you so very much for the memories and keep them coming! You had a great season and you all played with heart! Way to always play unselfishly and as a team! You all bring so much to the court and I look forward to watching and cheering you all on again next year!
2nd place isn't really so bad when you have great friends to stand by
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