New York State of Mind

I recently competed in the Jr WNBA skills competition. Because my birthday is coming up soon I had to go with 11-12 . Well things worked out for the best an I won my division. Now I have to see if my score will hold up and allow me to qualify regionally. I think there held in New York City. My dad says your not a true ball player until you play in NYC. I can't wait to get there, and see where I stand with New York's Finest.

To little to late (this time)

The Lady Orange lost a close one yesterday to the Georgetown Hoyas. I think the main reason we lost the game was rebounding. It seemed like they got all the rebounds when they needed them. Also Erica was not really her self on offense till the end of the game, it was like a light went off and she realized she had only two points and she better get it going if the Orange were going to win. Unfortunately it was to little to late. The team seems to be playing better, and could peak just in time for the BIG EAST TOURNAMENT. No way conneticut beats us by 50 again. If I could offer any advice to my squad it would be check out letter (I ) on my ABC"S of basketball. Sometimes we bail teams out by settling for jump shots.

Push the Rock

As I sit here under the basket at the Lady Orange basketball game, two things keep ringing in my ears. It's the sound of my dad's voice shouting "attack the front foot" and " push the rock".
I have heard these things all my life, and when the team does just that good things happen. I see a lot of myself in Lampkins. I like the way she attacks with reckless abandon. When the Lady Orange push the rock good things happen. Erica had one of those ooh which way did she go moves late in the game,she like me is hard 2 guard.

Love and Basketball (ABC's)

Attitude your attitude will determine your altitude.
Balance it's easier to balance when your core is strong.
Courage being afraid but, going forward anyway.
Defense if they can't score they can't win.
Effort it's easier to remember the person who gave maximum effort 100% of the time.
Fear False Emotions Appearing Real
God has placed special talents, in you some master them. Don't focus on what you don't have
Heart you can give it but, never allow anyone to take it.
Inside the closer you are the easier it is to score.
Judgement know when to make the ordinary play and the extraordinary play.
Knowledge is only helpful if your willing to use it.
Love it or leave it alone. Love the preparation as much as you love the games.
Motivation know what drives you and go towards it.
No retreat No surrender.
Opportunity when it knocks you must be in position to answer it.
Practice Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.
Quitting is never an option.
Respect the game ,respect your opponent, respect yourself.
Strength is not only physical, it's also mental.
Tenacity don't ever give an inch.
Understand the time, score, and situation, sometimes the best move is not to score.
Visualization see a positive ending ,before you begin.
Willingness are you willing to sacrifice part of yourself for the good of the team.
Xecution is why we practice and play so hard without it there is no need to keep score.
You determine your destiny.
Zeal play like it's your last time everytime.