Basketball Accomplishments

All of my kids are good basketball players. My kids have generally started playing basketball when they were very young. Some have enjoyed the sport more than others, but they are all strong basketball players.

For many years, Brittany was better than almost all other girls her age. Her diverse skills and in-game IQ, made her a very strong player. Brittany was the starting point guard on her school teams in middle school and won the award for best basketball player at Cain Middle School in the 7th grade and 8th grade. But, when she got to high school, it got much harder. Her general lack of speed and athleticism caught up with her as better athletes learned how to play the game. The game no longer came easy to her. However, Brittany continued to work hard. This year she made the Heath High School varsity team. A great accomplishment for a sophomore. We are proud of her.

On a related point - Brittany loves her coach. He is a great guy named Devin Gabbard. Coach Gabbard is a classy individual who genuinely cares about his players. On several occasions he has impressed me with his dedication and commitment. While it may take some time, the Heath girls basketball program is in good hands.

Compared to others his age, Shawn Jr. has always been an exceptional athlete. His combination of coordination, speed, competitiveness and decision making has allowed him to succeed in several different sports. Baseball and basketball are his best sports and the ones he most enjoys. Years ago, basketball was his favorite sport. However, he got a little burned out on basketball and for the last 3 years, baseball has been his favorite. In fact, for a long time he did not play much basketball and seemed to not enjoy it at all. Therefore, when he started school this year we were not sure how things would go for basketball. Shawn is an 8th grader at Cain Middle School. Last year, as 7th graders, the Cain A Team went undefeated - winning districts with ease. The team is loaded with talent and Shawn has not been playing much basketball. Therefore, when tryouts started, Shawn was a little nervous. However, tryouts went well. Shawn likes his coach and was motivated by the new challenge of school basketball. Shawn made the A Team and was a starter in their first game tonight. They played McMillan Middle School and won by 40 points. This team should dominate again this year.

Shawn even had his own cheering section - oh boy . . .








In all seriousness - good work Brittany and Shawn. But always remember that, ultimately, success in sports is not important. It is important to work hard and do your best at everything in life. Twenty years from now, making varsity basketball or starting on the A team in middle school will not matter. But the work ethic, desire, attitude, and Christian character that are being developed through sports will make a huge difference in your life. Continue to be a positive representative for Christ and our family.