The End of Basketball Season

This past weekend Danielle's basketball team travelled to an out of state tournament so the girls could enjoy hanging out together and swimming, in addition to playing basketball, of course. I stayed home with Tyler since he doesn't enjoy spending his weekend watching basketball or swimming with 6th grade girls (although some day he might enjoy that part!). Ron took Danielle, and they had a really nice time.

Danielle's team swept the tournament and came in first place. Danielle had an exceptional weekend and scored multiple times, including a shot that was just inside the 3 point line. So close! This was the last time these girls will play travel ball together. After this, they can play school ball, but it will be different. Any travel teams after this age group only take 2 or 3 players from the same school. The girls played hard and then spent the rest of the evening swimming and celebrating. It sounds like it was a great weekend for making memories. The new medal on her wall is a nice souvenir, too.

Selfie with dad before the last tournament

Danielle with her coach

Lunch the next day. Someone may have partied a little too much.

Danielle plays a lot of different sports, and her role in each is different. She is not a starter in basketball and has had to learn the importance of being a supporting player. Sometimes that was easier to take than others, but it was a good lesson to learn. There are so many life lessons someone with a good attitude can take away from sports. Thankfully Danielle is that kind of athlete. Our coach is a really great guy who was very patient with Danielle, especially when her other sports got in the way. I hear horror stories about other coaches and other parents of teammates, and I know we are very fortunate to be surrounded be good people and good coaches who genuinely want the best for our daughter.