Game On...

We're officially on a run for the ages. We laced 'em up again tonight, this time against the #2 team, filled with solid players and a very aggressive attitude.

Our girls however, rode the momentum they gained from our first playoff win and absolutely shocked the other team. We jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back, led by our now official star players who happen to be twins.

Ball movement: check
Good defense: check
Dribbling with eyes up: check
Making good shots: check

We played some of the best defense I've ever seen at this level and frankly, while I don't think we have any shot of winning the big championship game, I think it will be a lot closer than anyone thinks.

The excitement in the gym was really something special tonight, parents and friends all really going nuts. My only disappointment was the other team's bad attitude after the game - shaking hands with closed fists - it's a great opportunity for their coaches to do some character building and I hope they will take the chance.

Looking back at this season, I'm totally validated in my approach of teaching the fundamentals, focus on playing team basketball. Every kid has to be able to contribute on my teams, and I think we've accomplished that. Those dark days of losing (our regular season record was 1-7) is long gone and has been replaced with 8 very confident little girls.

Pretty cool.